Earlier flood protection for thousands of homes across England
Budget announcement: More than 31,000 homes and businesses will be better protected from the risk of flooding sooner
6 arrests in nationwide waste dumping raids
6 people were arrested during dawn raids today following a nationwide Environment Agency probe into illegal dumping of waste.
Environment Agency unveils new rod licence images to promote legal fishing
The Environment Agency unveils new designs by renowned angling and wildlife artist, David Miller for this year’s rod licences
Update to the draft river basin management plans
We are seeking views on the proposed update to the draft river basin management plans (RBMPs).
Gloucestershire man sentenced to 18 months in prison for waste offences
Today (Wednesday 14 January 2015), Alfred Booy, of Berkeley, Gloucestershire was sentenced to 18 months in prison at Gloucester Crown Court.
Latest
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LS26 8BY, Brecks Farm Limited: environmental permit application advertisement
- published 7 May 2015
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SG12 0ES, Biffa Waste Services Limited: environmental permit application advertisement
- published 7 May 2015
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River Thames: detail for closures, restrictions and lock closures
- updated 7 May 2015
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What we do
We work to create better places for people and wildlife, and support sustainable development.
EA is an executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs.
Our policies
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Waste and recycling
How the government is working towards a zero waste economy by supporting the reduction, reuse and recycling of waste, and controlling hazardous waste.
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Flooding and coastal change
How we're managing the risks of flooding and coastal erosion, dealing with flood emergencies and ensuring people get a fair deal on flood insurance.
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Energy demand reduction in industry, business and the public sector
What we’re doing to help industry, businesses and the public sector save energy.
Documents
Our announcements
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Nottinghamshire landfill site shut down after enforcement action
- 30 March 2015
- Press release
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Lincoln man guilty of dumping waste near Leicestershire river
- 30 March 2015
- Press release
Our consultations
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Climping sea defences: Arun to Pagham Flood Risk Strategy
- 14 April 2015
- Consultation outcome
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Standard rules consultation no.11: new standard rules for onshore oil and gas activities
- 23 March 2015
- Open consultation
Our publications
Our statistics
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Water situation report: Devon and Cornwall
- 7 May 2015
- Statistics
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Water situation report: south east
- 7 May 2015
- Statistics
Our management
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Sir Philip Dilley
Chair, Environment Agency
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Dr Paul Leinster CBE
Chief Executive
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Mark McLaughlin
Executive Director of Finance
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Dr Toby Willison
Executive Director, Operations
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Miranda Kavanagh
Executive Director of Evidence
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Ed Mitchell
Executive Director, Environment and Business
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David Rooke
Executive Director, Flood and Coastal Risk Management
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Jonathan Robinson
Executive Director of Resources and Legal Services
Contact EA
General enquiries
National Customer Contact Centre
PO Box 544
Rotherham
S60 1BY
Email enquiries@environment-agency.gov.uk
Telephone 03708 506 506
Telephone from outside the UK (Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm GMT) +44 (0)1709 389 201
Minicom (for the hard of hearing) 03702 422 549
Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm
Environment incident hotline
Telephone (24 hour service) 0800 80 70 60
Floodline
Telephone (24 hour service) 0345 988 1188
Type talk (for the hard of hearing) 0345 602 6340
Hazardous waste registration
Telephone (Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm) 03708 502 858
Make an FOI request
- Read about the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act and how to make a request
- Check our previous releases to see if we’ve already answered your question
- Make a new request by contacting us at:
Corporate information
Jobs and contracts
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