Response to an investigation by the Office for Environmental Protection
Today’s blog sets out the government and Environment Agency response to an investigation update from the OEP.
Coverage of start of work on major flood risk management scheme in Bewdley
Today we are looking at coverage of the official start of work on a major flood risk management scheme at Beales Corner in Bewdley, Worcestershire.
Flooding in Devon and Somerset
An update from the Environment Agency on flooding in Devon and Somerset.
Coverage of Operator Self Monitoring
Today, we are looking at coverage of Operator Self Monitoring in The i.
Coverage on water targets and River Basin Management Plans
There has been coverage following the Environment Agency’s publication of updated River Basin Management Plans for England, which incorrectly claims that the target for Good status of England’s water bodies has moved back to 2063.
Water company fines to be invested back into the environment
Under new plans, money from water company fines will be invested directly back into environmental and water quality improvement projects.
Times coverage of bathing water pollution inspections
Today we are looking at coverage in the Times of the Environment Agency’s inspections of bathing water pollution incidents.
Storm overflow discharges in the media
This government wants clean and safe rivers, lakes and seas, and we have been clear that we will hold water companies to account if they do not comply with our environmental regulations.
Flood Action Week
There has been widespread coverage of Environment Agency warnings to be prepared for possible flooding this winter, as it continues its awareness campaign - Flood Action Week - to encourage those who live in areas at risk of flooding to act now to protect their home, possessions and family
Drought may remain beyond spring 2023 - EA’s National Drought Group
The latest National Drought Group meeting forecasts average rainfall over winter will not be enough to prevent drought conditions in some areas next year.