Press release: Couple ordered to pay over £62,000 for River Leadon pollution
On 24 November, Mark and Anne Bennion pleaded guilty at Hereford Magistrates’ Court to charges related to the pollution of Preston Brook and the River Leadon. read more
Environment Agency
Press release: First joint exercise with the fire service in the south west to test flood defence barriers
Flood prevention experts will join forces with firefighters for an action-packed training exercise in Salisbury next week (Tuesday 5 December). read more
Press release: Flood barrier drop-ins for residents
The Environment Agency has developed deployment plans for temporary barriers in two new communities in the north east. read more
Press release: River forecasts give Calderdale people flood risk information
The Environment Agency provides a new free service at Gov.UK to provide people in the Calder Valley with river forecasts to help them manage their flood risks. read more
Press release: Environment Agency discovers 6 illegal waste sites in one day in Bristol, Somerset and Wiltshire
As part of their fight against waste crime the Environment Agency is tackling the highest risk illegal waste sites in a series of focussed days of action. read more