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Waste crime is a serious and persistent challenge. We must go further and faster to stay ahead of those who profit from it. Read how we’re accelerating action to deliver more consistent enforcement: gov.uk/government/new…

Good news for Somerset Levels & Moors – floodwater is receding & Flood Warnings have been lifted. Roads will be closed for pump removal: 🚧 Huntworth Lane, Today, 17 March, 9am–5pm 🚧 West Yeo Road, Monday 23 & Tuesday 24, 9am – 5pm

£171 million is being invested in flood defences across the South West — protecting homes and businesses as part of the largest flood defence programme in English history. Find out what's in the works: environment.data.gov.uk/asset-manageme…

We’re investing £1.4bn over the next year to protect homes, businesses and vital infrastructure from flooding. Across the country, over 600 schemes will receive a share of this investment to help us continue building the nation’s flood resilience. gov.uk/government/new…

🛝 We celebrated a big milestone in Mousehole last month! A new culvert at the local school will significantly reduce flash flooding risk for pupils and the wider community – plus pupils now have a new playground to enjoy, complete with a Mousehole cave and ship. #FloodResilience

🌊 We're extending Minehead's coastal flood defences this spring — using 5,000 tonnes of rock armour to protect 355 homes and businesses from flooding. 👷 Beach access maintained throughout. Work starts spring 2026.

South West Water has pleaded guilty to a catalogue of pollution-related charges spanning six years across #Devon and #Cornwall. The prosecution, brought by the Environment Agency, concluded at Plymouth Magistrates Court on Thursday this week. gov.uk/government/new…

A #Devon farmer has been ordered to pay £4,778 after an investigation into two separate slurry pollution incidents from his farm near #Bideford which caused the death of hundreds of fish. gov.uk/government/new…

👷 Work begins this week on Southease Bridge, a historic crossing over the River Ouse on the South Downs Way. Contractors Mackley will be replacing worn deck and kerb timbers, with works expected to take 4–6 weeks. The bridge remains open with traffic management in place.

The Environment Agency has secured £430,000 for the West Country Rivers Trust from the company responsible for six pollution incidents across Cornwall. gov.uk/government/new…

A #Chippenham farming partnership has been hit with £18k in penalties after two slurry spills polluted the Bristol Avon river. In a prosecution brought by the Environment Agency, JD Spencer Farm Partnership pleaded guilty at Swindon Magistrates’ Court. gov.uk/government/new…

This #InternationalWomensDay, we're celebrating the incredible women across the EA who protect and improve our environment. In the spirit of #GiveToGain: investing in women strengthens communities and helps every woman thrive.

3/3 Somerset is also inundated, with water levels also not seen since 2014 only just starting to recede on the levels and moors: …environmentagency.uk.engagementhq.com/somerset-level…

2/3 Dorset and Wiltshire, which largely reside on a chalk aquifer, are experiencing their worst groundwater flooding since 2014: …environmentagency.uk.engagementhq.com/dorset-and-wil…

1/3 We've launched two new websites to serve as one-stop-shops for advice, information and links to support for the unique incidents in Dorset and Wiltshire and Somerset.

Our Environment Agency Swimfo system, which we use to issue bathing water alerts, is currently down. We currently advise against bathing at the following beaches on Tuesday 3rd March due to potential impacts from pollution: Sidmouth

Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Hapus - Happy St David's Day 🌻 But did you know four out of five daffodils cut and sold globally come from Cornwall? Throwback to this blog where we visit the world’s largest daffodil farm: environmentagency.blog.gov.uk/2024/12/23/cor…

Our Environment Agency Swimfo system, which we use to issue bathing water alerts, is currently down. We advise against bathing at the following beaches on Sunday 1st March due to potential impacts from pollution: Porthtowan Perranporth Portwrinkle

A Flood Warning has been issued for the River Cober at Trenear in #Cornwall. High river levels are expected to cause #flooding today. Avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded, and never drive through flood water. Further details: check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/target-area/11…

Thank you for the help with the fish restocking Exeter & District Angling Association. Great work restoring Berry Ponds! gov.uk/government/new…