Environment Agency starts work on £1.8 million flood alleviation scheme for Worcestershire village
The Environment Agency is carrying out pre-construction work for a £1.8 million flood alleviation scheme in Severn Stoke that will better protect homes and businesses in the historic Worcestershire village.
Environment Agency protects thousands of properties across West Midlands from flood devastation
Early action by the Environment Agency protected more than 4,000 homes and businesses in the West Midlands from the devastation of flooding this January.
Environment Agency and local authorities declare major incident over flood risk in Somerset
The Environment Agency in partnership with local authorities yesterday took the decision to declare a major incident on the Somerset Levels to ensure local partners can take a coordinated response to flooding.
Environment Agency launches campaign urging Grimsby residents to be flood aware
The Environment Agency has launched a new campaign to raise awareness of actions Grimsby residents can take to prepare for flooding – 15 years on since the town flooded in summer 2007 and 70 years on from the east coast storm surge.
New research study finds trees and woodlands provide over £400 million each year in fight against flooding
A new research study published today by Forest Research finds Great Britain’s trees and woodlands contribute over £400 million annually in terms of flood defence benefits.
Environment Agency starts work on Isle of Wight flood defences refurbishment
The Environment Agency is starting work next week on groundwork for flood defences in Shanklin and Yaverland, part of a wider programme to reduce risk of flooding and coastal erosion.
Forecasters warn of heavy rain and risk of more flooding in England this week
The Met Office and the Environment Agency are warning of more rain and the risk of more flooding during the course of this week.
Environment Agency partnership completes river reset project to eliminate 117 tonnes+ of carbon, help drought and reduce flooding
The Environment Agency has completed a river restoration partnership project which will eliminate more than 117 tonnes of carbon, help drought and reduce flooding.
SEPA warns Scotland faces week of unsettled weather and further risk of flooding
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), Scotland’s flood forecasting and warning authority, is warning of a week of unsettled weather and surface water flooding for Scotland.
EA Chief says Natural Flood Management key to battle against climate change and flooding
Environment Agency Chief Executive Sir James Bevan is calling for Natural Flood Management to be a core part of the nation’s defence against flooding and climate change.
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Albion Water appoints new Director of Business Development
Albion Water, the first NAV (New Appointment & Variation) to have been established in1999 and now under the ownership of SDS Water Group, has appointed Andy Holland as its new Director of Business Development. -
Webinar to explore moving indirect potable water reuse to full implementation
UK water companies are invited to join an upcoming webinar which will explore how the sector can take indirect potable reuse (IPR) from concept to full-scale operational reality. -
Kohtari CEO says joined-up water intelligence needed to predict, not just react - not more data
James Sumsion, CEO of predictive water intelligence specialists Kohtari, says the water sector needs to take a giant leap forward, so that it can anticipate and act upon water quality issues - rather than merely react. -
IED compliance – using automated sliding floodgates to support secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites
Ray Moulds, Sales Director at Flood Control International, takes a look at how automated sliding floodgates are supporting secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites.
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