A culvert in a Lancashire town has been repaired to protect homes and businesses from flooding.
Link: £1 million project to reduce flood risk in Earby is complete
Source: Environment Agency
Chesterfield man nets £431 penalty for fishing without a licence
A 22-year-old man from Chesterfield has been successfully prosecuted by the Environment Agency after being found guilty of fishing without a licence.
Link: Chesterfield man nets £431 penalty for fishing without a licence
Source: Environment Agency
Have you caught a Pacific pink salmon in England?
The inland and coastal waters of England are home to a host of different fish species, but we can now add another name to that list, the Pacific pink salmon.
Link: Have you caught a Pacific pink salmon in England?
Source: Environment Agency
Removing an invasive species to protect an Essex riverbank
Environment Agency teams are removing the invasive Himalayan Balsam near Colchester to protect the environment and reduce flood risk.
Link: Removing an invasive species to protect an Essex riverbank
Source: Environment Agency
Fishing without a licence costs Retford man over £600
A 44-year-old man from Retford, Nottinghamshire, has been fined £621 for fishing without a licence at the Glebe, Peckleton, Leicestershire on 21 April 2019.
Link: Fishing without a licence costs Retford man over £600
Source: Environment Agency
Close season retained following public consultation
The Environment Agency has decided to retain the current coarse fishing close season on English rivers.
Link: Close season retained following public consultation
Source: Environment Agency
Work under way to upgrade coastal defences in Essex
Work is underway on a £2 million scheme to refurbish the flood defence embankment in Stansgate, Essex, offering a higher level of protection to people living nearby.
Link: Work under way to upgrade coastal defences in Essex
Source: Environment Agency
Company admits polluting Fenland watercourses
A company that grows crops for energy has been ordered to pay a total of £45,648.50 in fines, costs and compensation after it polluted 2 Fenland watercourses.
Link: Company admits polluting Fenland watercourses
Source: Environment Agency
Light extravaganza to raise flood awareness at Tendring
The light show – put on by the Environment Agency and partners – aims to raise awareness of flood risk.
Link: Light extravaganza to raise flood awareness at Tendring
Source: Environment Agency
Work to clear surface weed on the River Colne
Invasive weeds are being cleared from the River Colne to benefit the environment.
Link: Work to clear surface weed on the River Colne
Source: Environment Agency