Environment Agency swoops to seize vehicle linked to flytipping

Eight wheel tipper truck impounded in joint operation with police.

Devon and Cornwall homeowners urged to check their oil tanks

The Environment Agency is urging people to check their oil tanks for leaks to protect the environment and reduce the risk of potentially large financial losses.

Wildlife set to flourish after project completion on River Stour

A partnership project benefiting a range of wildlife has been completed on the River Stour, near Bures.

One year on from Storm Ciara: Progress to flood embankment repairs on the Lower River Aire

One year on from Storm Ciara, a £10 million package of work to repair flood embankments on the lower River Aire is making good progress. A total of 18 defences have so far been repaired to protect local communities from the …

Watching the wolf: Why the climate emergency threatens us all

Opening remarks by Sir James Bevan, Chief Executive of the Environment Agency at the Association of British Insurers’ Annual Conference, 23 February 2021