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Showing all news releases for August 2012

Results 1 - 10 of 84 News Releases

Non-native shrimp found at Wroxham Broad

Anglian

All users of the Broads are being asked to ‘Check Clean and Dry’ equipment which has been in contact with the water, following the discovery of the invasive non-native shrimp, Dikerogammarus villosus, at Wroxham Broad yesterday (30 Aug).

Published: 31-Aug-12

PlantTracker app launched to tackle spread of invasive plants in Yorkshire

North East

A new app called PlantTracker has been launched to help combat the spread of Yorkshire’s most problematic ‘invasive, non-native’ plant species.

Published: 31-Aug-12

PlantTracker app launched to tackle spread of invasive plants in the North East

North East

A new app called PlantTracker has been launched to help combat the spread of the North East’s most problematic ‘invasive, non-native’ plant species.

Published: 31-Aug-12

Dumped non-native fish can spread disease in our rivers

South East

The Environment Agency is warning the public that ‘pet’ fish and non-native fish should not be placed into their local streams, rivers and lakes because they are breaking the law.

Published: 30-Aug-12

River Dove Scheme underway to reduce flood risk

Midlands

The Environment Agency is working to reduce the risk of flooding to more than 1,600 properties in South Derbyshire, with construction of the flood defence starting on Tuesday 4 September 2012.

Published: 30-Aug-12

Waste cleared from problem site in Oswaldtwistle

North West

Approximately 4,000 tonnes of waste bales that have caused widespread disruption to residents and businesses have been removed from a problem site in Oswaldtwistle.

Published: 29-Aug-12

New flood gates to be operated in Keswick during times of flood

North West

New flood gates in Keswick will be operated by the Environment Agency when a combination of hi-tech monitoring equipment and dedicated staff identify a potential risk of flooding in the town.

Published: 29-Aug-12

Another chance to comment on energy from waste facility in Knowsley

North West

The Environment Agency today published its draft decision to grant a planned energy from waste facility an environmental permit.

Published: 29-Aug-12

Environment Agency officers take action to help fish affected by lack of oxygen in the River Weaver

North West

On Sunday 19 August Environment Agency officers took action in response to reports of hundreds of dead and distressed fish in the River Weaver, in Winsford, Cheshire.

Published: 29-Aug-12

Quick actions of local residents reduced fish fatality in Hertfordshire

South East

The Environment Agency has praised the quick thinking of local residents and business owners who reported fish in distress in a Hertfordshire stream.

Published: 29-Aug-12

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