Thames Barrier
A look into today's coverage of potential impacts for operations of the Thames Barrier.
Defra Press Office
First conviction under Finn’s Law, applications for the Countryside Stewardship Facilitation Fund are open and fish deaths in the river Sheppey
On this morning's blog we look at the first conviction under Finn’s Law, the Countryside Stewardship Facilitation fund, which is now open for applications, and the fish deaths in the river Sheppey.
Environment Secretary praise for Mirror’s trophy hunting campaign
Today's blog focuses on the Environment Secretary's praise for the Daily Mirror's campaign to raise awareness of trophy hunting, and includes an update on the situation at Whaley Bridge
Environment Secretary Theresa Villiers visits Whaley Bridge
Read today's blog about the Environment Secretary's visit to Whaley Bridge where she met with emergency response teams working to fix a breach at Toddbrook Reservoir.
Environment Secretary visits Countryfile Live and Defra supports RSPCA report on stamping out "appalling trade" of illegal puppy farming
Read today's blog to see the Environment Secretary's statement about the situation in Whaley Bridge, the Environment Secretary's recent visit to Countryfile Live and how Defra supports the RSPCA in stamping out illegal puppy trading.
'LOVE WATER' campaign launched to protect UK the water environment
There has been positive coverage of the launch of the Love Water campaign. The campaign aims to raise awareness of the importance of water and the role everyone plays in protecting it.
Plastic bags sales down by 90% following government 5p charge, decision on metaldehyde and RPA payments
Today's blog looks at the success of the 5p plastic bag charge as the Environment Secretary reveals bag sales are down by 90% since it the charge was introduced. Furthermore, the Rural Payments Agency confirms that overdue agri-environment claims have been fully paid, we provide clarification on government reconsideration of metaldehyde ban and National Parks Minister, Lord Garner, visits New Forest Show.
New campaign launched to warn of threat of African swine fever
Today's blog looks at a poster campaign launched to warn of the threat of African swine fever and raising awareness of the devastation to oak trees caused by oak processionary moth.
£4 million boost for Natural England sand dunes project
Coverage of National Heritage Lottery Fund’s announcement of new funding for the Natural England led Dynamic Dunescapes partnership project.
New legislation to prevent Rose Rosette Virus
Today's blog looks at coverage of new legislation designed to prevent the arrival and spread of the Rose Rosette Virus to the UK, and the publication of landmark Environment Bill positions.