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How we're monitoring illegal waste sites and managing environmental risk 

How we're monitoring illegal waste sites and managing environmental risk 

How we investigate illegal waste sites  Waste crime is serious crime. It harms communities, undercuts legitimate waste businesses and can damage the environment.  The Environment Agency investigates illegal waste activity in England. Our role is to assess and manage environmental risks, identify those responsible, …

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Cracking down on waste crime

Posted by: A waste crime officer, Posted on: 28 February 2014 - Categories: Waste
Illegally dumped tyres

Here at the Environment Agency we are committed to tackling waste crime. Not only is it a serious offence with tough penalties, but it can also damage the environment, blight local communities and undermine businesses out there that are operating …

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Tales from Somerset - Mutual aid support

Posted by: Darren Trumper, Posted on: 10 February 2014 - Categories: Flood
Somerset Levels pumping operation

Due to the size of the Environment Agency we offer assistance to colleagues across the country in times of crisis with staff often travelling miles to help. I'm normally based in Ely, but recently travelled to Somerset to provide 'mutual …

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Salmon Watch: Poacher boat patrol

Posted by: Tim Sykes, Posted on: 6 August 2013 - Categories: Fisheries and biodiversity
Southampton Harbour

I brace myself for the jolt as we bounce over another wave and are momentarily airborne. Scudding around a sun-kissed Southampton Water at 32 knots is exhilarating but this evening is about serious work: I am a passenger on board …

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