As the summer boating season has drawn to a close, it’s a moment to reflect on the challenges and achievements of the past summer. Drought conditions have tested our waterways and infrastructure - but they’ve also revealed resilience, innovation, and a shared commitment to protecting England’s canals and rivers.| Creating a better place
Examples of how the Environment Agency and Fire and Rescue Services are working together, locally and nationally to prevent and tackle illegal waste burning.| environmentagency.blog.gov.uk
Overnight, there was flooding in Lancashire and Cumbria, so passengers should check before travelling.| RailAdvent
Johnsons Aggregates and Recycling in Derbyshire must pay £90,000 after pleading guilty to breaking its environmental permit. The post Recycling company must pay £90,000 for breaking waste permit appeared first on Circular Online.| Circular Online
Protecting your boat during a flood. Environment Agency staff member Jon Naylor reflects on his experience of owning a boat, and what to do in a flood.| environmentagency.blog.gov.uk
Nature Returns is a flagship programme led by Natural England, which is delivering practical solutions for nature and climate and building robust scientific evidence to support policy and investment decisions. Nature-based solutions address problems in ways that benefit both people and …| naturalengland.blog.gov.uk
Mark Garratt is an Environment Agency flood director and has seen firsthand the devastating impacts flooding can have on homes and business. Here he tells you why you need to be prepared for flooding this winter and outlines some simple steps to keep you and your loved ones safe.| Creating a better place
East Anglia is one of several areas across England experiencing prolonged dry weather or drought. Nationally, the Environment Agency is coordinating efforts through the National Drought Group to protect water supplies and the environment during this challenging period. Whilst the …| Creating a better place
As autumn begins, many farmers are still feeling the effects of prolonged dry weather and drought despite recent rainfall. Here the Environment Agency provides advice on how to prepare for winter challenges such as flooding, slurry storage, and reservoir refilling.| Creating a better place
If you transport waste or buy, sell or dispose of waste - or arrange for someone else to do so - you must register with the Environment Agency.| environmentagency.blog.gov.uk
For many, this has been a glorious summer, with long hot days being enjoyed by family gatherings, holidays and being outside! However, this spring and summer has been dry and the drought is causing significant environmental impacts, with Atlantic salmon, …| environmentagency.blog.gov.uk
Next month we are taking part in the Environmental Services and Solutions Expo at Birmingham NEC on 17-18 September. You will be able to meet us on our exhibition stand in Hall 19 (Recycling Services Section) stand RS-E144 where our …| environmentagency.blog.gov.uk
Over the past 50 years, England has suffered lots of droughts - some of the more notable ones include 1975-76, 1989-92, 1995-96, 2004-06, 2011-12 and recently 2018, 2022 and 2025. But what does this mean, how does the Environment Agency …| environmentagency.blog.gov.uk
Current situation Spring 2025 across England was the driest since 1893 with all areas receiving well below average rainfall. The dry spring has seen exceptionally low river flows experienced across northern and central England. Recent rainfall at the start of …| environmentagency.blog.gov.uk
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