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Environment Agency @EnvAgency

It's our job to look after your environment and create better places for people and wildlife.

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Environment Agency
@EnvAgency
Apr 15
The wait is over. The clean-up starts now ⌛ Roughly 21,000 tonnes of illegal waste will be removed from Kidlington over the next six months, helping restore the area for local communities. Find out more: gov.uk/government/news/major…
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It's #DrowningPreventionWeek. Do you know how to stay safe in the water during this week's warm weather? If you find yourself in trouble, #FloatToLive. @RLSSUK @RNLI
image of a person floating to live in the water. Text reads "Struggling in the water? FLOAT TO LIVE"

ALT image of a person floating to live in the water. Text reads "Struggling in the water? FLOAT TO LIVE"

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If you’re heading for a swim this weekend, check Swimfo first. ☀️ You can search bathing waters by name or location to view: ⭐ classifications 🔬 water quality results 🚫 advice against swimming Visit swimfo here: environment.data.gov.uk/bwq/…
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Don’t be a victim of waste crime. If you own land or property waste criminals could be targeting your premises to dump illegally collected waste. Follow our guidance to keep them out. environmentagency.blog.gov.u…
A rural landscape showing a large pile of dumped rubbish, including black bags, wooden pallets, tyres, and construction debris, on a green field bordered by stone walls. A road curves around the left side, with trees and hedges lining the area.

ALT A rural landscape showing a large pile of dumped rubbish, including black bags, wooden pallets, tyres, and construction debris, on a green field bordered by stone walls. A road curves around the left side, with trees and hedges lining the area.

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Defra UK
@DefraGovUK
Jun 9
Somerset faces unique challenges when it comes to extreme weather. That's why we're investing £50 million into flood resilience measures to increase protection for homes, farms and food security across the region. gov.uk/government/news/50-mi…
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We’re 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? It’s simple: fewer properties damaged, less businesses disrupted, and faster recovery.
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Defra UK
@DefraGovUK
Jun 5
Could you spot an unregistered waste carrier? If you use one, your rubbish could end up illegally dumped and you could be fined. Check if your waste carrier is licenced here: environment.data.gov.uk/publ…
A poster titled "Rogue Waste Carriers Starter Pack" with a warning to be aware. It features images and text: a silhouette holding a trash bag, a stack of cash labelled "wants cash-only payments," papers with "no paperwork or receipts," red icons titled "no contact details or business address," a white van marked "uses unmarked vehicles," and a laptop with text that says "not on EA Waste Carrier Register.

ALT A poster titled "Rogue Waste Carriers Starter Pack" with a warning to be aware. It features images and text: a silhouette holding a trash bag, a stack of cash labelled "wants cash-only payments," papers with "no paperwork or receipts," red icons titled "no contact details or business address," a white van marked "uses unmarked vehicles," and a laptop with text that says "not on EA Waste Carrier Register.

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Environment AgencySW@EnvAgencySW
Jun 4
The government has today announced that the Environment Agency will be the Lead Environmental Regulator for the Trelavour Lithium Project in Cornwall, as part of a pilot which aims to speed up regulatory approval for major growth projects. gov.uk/government/news/ea-to…
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This isn’t fly‑tipping. It’s organised profit-driven waste criminals who thrive when no one speaks up. Reporting organised crime is anonymous. Call Crimestoppers if you see them operating in your area. crimestoppers-uk.org/get-inv…
A large pile of mixed waste has been unloaded onto a muddy field. The adjacent road is open to the field where a lorry trailer full of more mixed waste can be seen with the doors open.

ALT A large pile of mixed waste has been unloaded onto a muddy field. The adjacent road is open to the field where a lorry trailer full of more mixed waste can be seen with the doors open.

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If you’re visiting a bathing water this weekend, check Swimfo for the latest on water quality data. King Edwards Bay in Tynemouth is classified Excellent for bathing water quality ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ It’s one of over 460 designated bathing waters across England. environment.data.gov.uk/bwq/…
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It’s not always as warm in the water as it is on land. The water in rivers, lakes, and other bodies of water can be much colder than expected, so always check water temperatures before going in. If you do get into difficulties while in the water, remember #FloatToLive. 📹: RNLI
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Environment Agency Midlands@EnvAgencyMids
May 28
The weather's still warm🌞 But don't be fooled - our rivers are cold even in the summer. Swimming or jumping into cold water can cause cold water shock. Remember #FloatToLive. It could save your life. #RespectTheWater
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Did you hear the news? Crayfish are back! More than 180 white-clawed crayfish have been released into the Yorkshire Dales as part of a new conservation project 🦞 They play a vital role in keeping waterways clean and healthy for all the species that rely on them.
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Royal Life Saving Society UK - RLSS UK@RLSSUK
May 27
With parts of the country reaching 29°C today, please share our Summer Water Safety advice to help keep your community safe around water. Read our essential summer water safety advice: rlss.org.uk/summer-water-saf…
Summer water safety poster. Top section shows "Summer Water Safety" with a sun graphic. Tips: "Enter slowly and carefully" with a warning triangle, "Stay within reach" with reaching hands, "Always be supervised" with binoculars. Bottom section: "In an emergency..." with graphics. Left: "Call 999" with a phone icon. Right: "If you're in trouble float and call for help" with a life preserver. logo for the Mayor of London's office.

ALT Summer water safety poster. Top section shows "Summer Water Safety" with a sun graphic. Tips: "Enter slowly and carefully" with a warning triangle, "Stay within reach" with reaching hands, "Always be supervised" with binoculars. Bottom section: "In an emergency..." with graphics. Left: "Call 999" with a phone icon. Right: "If you're in trouble float and call for help" with a life preserver. logo for the Mayor of London's office.
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Met Office
@metoffice
May 27
⚠️ Yellow weather warning issued ⚠️ Thunderstorms across parts of Wales and southwest England Wednesday 1500 – 2359 Latest info 👉 bit.ly/WxWarning Stay #WeatherAware⚠️
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Environment Agency Midlands@EnvAgencyMids
May 26
In Langrick in Lincs we have been transporting granite rocks along the river so they could be placed along the edge of flood banks. Over time, these edges can wear away. If left untreated, that can lead to serious damage. What we’re doing here is getting ahead of that risk.
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Rivers, locks, weirs and sluices may look like fun places to cool down this #HalfTerm, but they can contain hidden dangers. Would you know what to do if you saw someone struggling? Remember: 📞 Phone 🗣️ Float 🛟 Throw #RespectTheWater
Rushing water. Text reads "Respect the water Know what to do if you find yourself in trouble"

ALT Rushing water. Text reads "Respect the water Know what to do if you find yourself in trouble"

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Defra UK
@DefraGovUK
May 23
Thinking of taking a dip this bank holiday? Our Chief Scientist @anjgoswami reveals her top tips. See more guidance here: gov.uk/government/publicatio…
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Env Agency NW@EnvAgencyNW
May 22
We've made changes to an operator’s environmental permit to reduce odour issues at Jameson Road landfill. Operator Transwaste’s can now only accept waste types that are unlikely to produce smells. Read more about the changes: bit.ly/3RVdZut
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Make sure you know how to stay safe around water this bank holiday 🌞 🚫 Avoid swimming near weirs, bridges, and locks 🪧 Follow all riverside signage 📱Make sure someone knows where you are And if you do find yourself in trouble in the water, remember #FloatToLive 🛟
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A man has been arrested in connection with illegal dumping of waste at sites across England. Our teams have been working relentlessly alongside @WMPolice and this arrest is a vital step in holding these criminals to account. gov.uk/government/news/man-a…
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