Press release: Beavers arrive in Essex to play their part in flood prevention
After an absence of 400 years, the Eurasian beaver is back in Essex, with a pair now released into an enclosure on a historic country estate. read more
Environment Agency
Press release: Colyton event to commemorate one of the worst natural disasters to hit East Devon
In 1968 a summer storm flooded homes and businesses across Devon and Somerset, thousands were driven from their homes and tragically a number of lives were lost. read more
Press release: Wiltshire waste dealer forced to pay back £200,000
Illegal waste dealers ordered to pay back £200,000 read more
News story: National Drought Group – EA Chairman’s Statement – March 2019
The National Drought Group (NDG) met on Monday 18 March, chaired by Harvey Bradshaw, Executive Director at the Environment Agency, to assess the latest water resource situation and actions being taken to reduce risk for the summer. read more
Speech: Escaping the jaws of death: ensuring enough water in 2050
Speech by Sir James Bevan, Chief Executive of the Environment Agency Waterwise Conference, 19 March 2019 read more