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.




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.




Press release: Wiltshire waste dealer forced to pay back £200,000

Illegal waste dealers ordered to pay back £200,000




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.




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