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šļø From saltmarsh to sand dunes, our coast is full of life.
The Hurst Spit to Lymington Strategy is working to protect it for generations to come.
ā”ļø See poster below to register for webinar and find out more hurstspit2lymington.co.uk/
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We've been out on site again this week in #Calne to check the progress of Hill's permanent capping works. We're pleased that the last layer of clay is going on with all works due to be completed by the end of July.
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Salisbury River Park has been Highly Commended at the 2026 #FloodAndCoast Awards in the Climate Resilient Asset Management & Engineering category! The scheme is a brilliant example of what creative partnership working can achieve. Huge congratulations to everyone involved. š
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š The Bridgwater Tidal Barrier Scheme has won the Digital Excellence Award at #FloodAndCoast 2026! Congrats to @AtkinsRealis for their innovative digital work helping to protect 11,300 homes & 1,500 businesses from tidal flooding.
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Exciting news!
The Hurst Spit to Lymington Strategy is launching its final consultation on the Draft Strategy. Together, weāre shaping a resilient coastal future.
ā”ļø See poster below to register for webinar and find out more gov.uk/government/news/hurstā¦
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Environment AgencySW retweeted
Jun 9
Weāre hard at work protecting communities across the country.
93% of our flood assets are at or above their target conditions, but what does this mean for you?
Itās simple: fewer properties damaged, less businesses disrupted, and faster recovery.
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Following a public consultation, the Environment Agency has issued a permit variation to Saputo Dairy UK for their creamery site near Davidstow, Cornwall.
The permit introduces tighter controls to protect people and the environment.
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Environment AgencySW retweeted
Jun 9
Somerset faces unique challenges when it comes to extreme weather.
That's why we're investing Ā£50 million into flood resilience measures to increase protection for homes, farms and food security across the region.
gov.uk/government/news/50-miā¦
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If you are at the Flood & Coast 2026 in Liverpool then say hello to Lauren and Laura at our Environment Agency stand. They will be talking about soil and how it can lead to flooding.
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ā±ļø Tomorrow (Wednesday) 8am to 10.30am
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Area Manager Ben Shayler visited Lower Compton Landfill this week in Calne to check up on the work taking place.
We know many residents want clear answers about odour levels and any potential impacts. Read our update here: engageenvironmentagency.uk.eā¦
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We have been receiving an increase in odour reports over the last couple of weeks from some residents in #Westbury.
The operator of Northacre MBT facility identified a fault within the siteās biofilter system, which has now been addressed. Full update: engageenvironmentagency.uk.eā¦
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The government hasĀ today announced that the Environment Agency will be the Lead Environmental Regulator forĀ theĀ TrelavourāÆLithium ProjectĀ in Cornwall, as part of a pilotĀ which aims toĀ speedĀ up regulatory approval for major growth projects.
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Thank you to the community volunteers and flood wardens who visited our incident room in Bridgwater yesterday! You do an incredibly important job.
#NationalVolunteersWeek
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š§ Are you a Dorset resident who was affected by flooding this winter?
š£ Come speak to representatives & get practical advice on building resilience
ā” Drop in any time between 3-7pm
šThurs 4 June ā Stratton Village Hall, Dorchester, DT2 9WG
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Our environment team was out today inspecting a permitted waste facility near Bristol. We have concerns that unpermitted activity may be taking place.
We were joined by @WeAreOpenreach, and @ASPolice who seized a quantity of stolen telephone cables on site.
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Work starts 1 June at Polmorla Pump Station, Wadebridge. Over the next year, we'll be refurbishing the site, upgrading tidal flap, control & safety systems to reduce flood risk for 125 homes and 100 businesses. Thanks for your patience while we invest in your community's future.
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Yellow warning of thunderstorm affecting South West England metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warā¦
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Environment AgencySW retweeted
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Waste crime costs England Ā£1 billion a year ā yet only around 27% is reported.
That means serious, hazardous crimes go unchallenged.
Weāre working with @DefraGovUK and @EnvAgency to highlight that waste crime isnāt a nuisance. Itās a crime.
Learn more: crimestoppers-uk.org/get-invā¦
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1ā£ Naturally occurring sea foam off the Cornwall and Devon coasts is being mistaken for sewage.
2ā£ We've had a few reports from locations like Saunton Sands, Thurlestone and Barnstaple this week.
3ā£ Here's how to tell the difference: environmentagency.blog.gov.uā¦
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A repeat polluter has been told to pay out over slurry offences in #Devon and #Somerset.
The family farm business has been told to pay out Ā£19,468 after improper slurry spreading led to multiple pollution incidents in a tributary of the River Yarty.
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