National Drought Group – July 2020 statement

The National Drought Group met on Monday 13 July 2020, chaired by EA executive director for environment and business, Harvey Bradshaw.




Lincoln’s sluice gates refurbished in flood defence revamp

Work is under way to refurbish one of Lincoln’s most important structures as part of a £6m investment in the city’s flood defences.




Business as usual won’t tackle the challenges we face, warns Environment Agency

The Environment Agency has launched its 5 year plan for reaching a greener, healthier future.




More than 10,000 fish released into the Great Ouse

Environment Agency fisheries officers have conducted their yearly restocking on the Great Ouse, releasing 10,100 barbel in a bid to replenish the river.




“Events, Dear Boy”: managing incidents before they become crises

Speech by Sir James Bevan, Chief Executive of the Environment Agency, to the Whitehall and Industry Group, 7 July 2020