Anglers return to river banks as coarse fishing season starts today

608 Operation CLAMPDOWN close season patrols carried out with 214 offences reported.




Rivers in the North East get fish stocks boost

The Environment Agency has released thousands of young grayling into the region's rivers to give stocks a boost and offer more opportunities for anglers.




15,000 trees planted in Keighley to reduce flood risk and mitigate climate change

15,000 trees have been planted in Keighley to reduce flood risk and mitigate climate change as part of a Natural Flood Management Programme which aims to reduce flood risk in the River Aire catchment.




Permit sought for Isle of Wight oil and gas exploration

Company wants to explore site in Arreton for three years




Environment Agency staff recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours

Chair Emma Howard Boyd receives CBE as one of four EA awardees.