Lowland Peat Water Implementation Grant – applications now open

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Photograph: Pyemoor Dam bidirectional water control structure. Photo credit: Ian Moodie.

We are now receiving applications for the Lowland Peat Water Implementation Grant as announced in New funding boost to protect England's iconic peatlands - GOV.UK Up to £36 million is available to install infrastructure that will allow applicants to better manage water for lowland peat areas. Follow this link for more details and how to …

Making a real difference: a day in the life of a Water Industry Regulation team leader 

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An officer kneels next to a sample bottle.

I didn’t come from a regulatory or environmental background, but I’ve always had a deep-rooted passion for nature.  Growing up, I spent a lot of time gardening with my parents and grandparents, learning the value of patience, care, and respect for the natural world.  As my career progressed, I became increasingly aware of the pressures being placed on our environment and it felt …

Tackling flood risk inequality

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Flooding affects many communities across England. As climate change increases the frequency and severity of extreme weather events, new Environment Agency research shows that ensuring our approach to flood risk management is both effective and equitable has become more important than ever.

Waste site watchlist: Improving transparency with communities  

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Waste crime is a serious crime - blighting local communities, harming the environment and undermining legitimate businesses.   For the first time, we have published a national watchlist of waste sites in England, as part of the Environment Agency’s enhanced response to tackle the …

Climate change and Windermere: what the science tells us 

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Two Environment Agency staff with equipment in hand walk towards Windermere.

This research is another important contribution to our understanding of Windermere, giving us and our partners greater insight to inform decisions about managing nutrient pollution as the climate changes. The modelling approach can also be applied to other lakes facing similar pressures, helping identify which interventions will work best and where. 

Coordinating regulation for major infrastructure: Lead Environmental Regulator pilots 

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A stretch of newly laid railway track.

The LER programme is currently being tested across a small number of projects to learn what works, identify where improvements are needed and inform any longer-term implementation. This blog sets out what the Lead Environmental Regulator approach involves, introduces each EA-led pilot currently underway, and shares early reflections on what we are learning.  

Media coverage on enforcement undertakings

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Image of a stream with low bridge and fields in the background.

Recent, entirely misleading coverage by Channel 4 claims that the Environment Agency has prioritised the use of enforcement undertakings, rather than criminal prosecutions, against water companies for serious pollution incidents. We completely reject this characterisation. Enforcement undertakings represent one of …