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16% of child accidental drownings on inland waters are from jumping and diving in. Make sure your child knows what to do if they get into trouble in water during the hot weather this weekend. Remind them to follow safety signage and #FloatToLive if they get into difficulty.

Today we have launched our Business Plan for 2024-25. From improved water quality to our 6 year flood defence programme, the plan sets out our new ambitious targets to deliver for the public and the environment. Find out more 👇 gov.uk/government/pub…

#Devon & Cornwall received 50% of June LTA rainfall with total storage at key reservoirs #Wimbleball, #Roadford & #Colliford decreasing. Please do your bit to reduce how much water you use.

Jumping from bridges into lakes and rivers carries serious risks as Its almost impossible to see what's hidden beneath the water. Shallow water, rocks and litter are just some of the dangers that await unsuspecting swimmers. Read more: ow.ly/Yj2L50INnKx #BeWaterAware

🌊🚣‍♀️ #PaddleSafely this summer with @britishcanoeing + @RNLI's advice: 1️⃣ Wear a personal floatation device 2️⃣ Carry a means of communication 3️⃣ Check the weather 4️⃣ Tell others of your plans 5️⃣ Paddle within your ability More advice here 👉 gopaddling.info/safe-paddle-su…

During the warmer weather its important to stay safe particularly on our waterways. Find out more: youtube.com/watch?v=P51J0H… #WaterSafety

#PaddleSafely Campaign -some great advice to follow ,remain safe whilst out enjoying our Rivers .⁦@EnvAgencySE⁩ ⁦@MarkHill03⁩ ⁦@RomneyWeir⁩ ⁦@GillRimmer1⁩ ⁦@johncurtinEA⁩ ⁦@sarahchareEA⁩ #Britishcanoeing #RNLI

As we enjoy the warm weather over the next few weeks, please remember and share @RNLI advice – if you get into trouble in the water, Float To Live. Tilt your head back with ears submerged 👂 Relax and try to control your breathing 🫁 Move your hands to help you stay afloat ✋

The weather is forecast to be lovely over the next few days ,some great advice #Water safety.Please keep yourself and others safe .@EnvAgencySE @MarkHill03 @RomneyWeir @rnli_teddington @TW11Harbour @ThamesPathNT @GillRimmer1

Ignoring tyre safety and putting others at risk is inexcusable, especially when it only takes a few minutes to check your tyres every month. When did you last check yours? #checktyres #safetyressavelives

There are various roles for asset performance which deals with flood risk management. The team undertake asset management, prepare for incident response, responsible for maintaining flood risk management assets and ensuring assets are operating & safe: ow.ly/zmPa50NrwTW

We are recruiting for a waterways business advisor -if interested please go to the EA recruitment page and use the reference below for more details .   Waterways Business Advisor - 25311 - Environment Agency Jobs (tal.net)

Wow look at the size of that #Eel - #FieldTeam rescued from the #Silt whilst #DeSilting #NorthStream #Sandwich- we check all the silt and return everything back into the river ⁦@EnvAgencySE⁩

Christmas Countdown - 24 ways to waste less this Christmas! Go for a real fresh wreath made using seasonal foliage. You could make your own! Try and avoid wreaths with plastic and glittery decorations. They can be harmful for wildlife if hung outside. #WasteLessThisChristmas

Asset Performance currently have an opportunity for a catchment advisor in the #Lower Thames.  If you are interested or know someone that may be interested, please see link below:   environmentagencyjobs.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/…

Some sound advice is walking beside the River @GillRimmer1 @MarkHill03

Field teams have been out on the #RiverThames removing this invasive species #floating pennywort #TeamEA ⁦@EnvAgencySE⁩ ⁦@MarkHill03⁩ ⁦@GillRimmer1⁩ ⁦@sarahchareEA⁩

@RomneyWeir looking autumnal this morning… #romneyisland #riverthames #windsor #fishing #barbel #chub #pike #perch #bream #outdoors #angler #fishinglife #fishingislife

A beautiful photo by @chriswitt1966 of the River Thames at Teddington Lock 😍 #riverthames #floodprevention #wildlifeconservation #surreycountycouncil #activetravel #openspaces #educationmatters #environment #habitatprotection #riverthamesscheme #teddington #teddingtonlock

Our fantastic waterways staff working collaboratively with our #RTS colleagues earlier this week . Our team took the time to join some of the public engagement events .#TeamEA ⁦@EnvAgencySE⁩ ⁦@JeanneCapey⁩ ⁦@GillRimmer1⁩ ⁦⁦@sarahchareEA⁩