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A 'reckless' West Country farmer has been fined £15,000 for contaminating a private water supply and wild swimming spot
The case was brought by Environment AgencySW
More here: planetradio.co.uk/greatest-hits/…
Did you know you can plant flowers that require little to no water?🌷🚫💧
Drought-resistant planting is a great way to save water as your garden will be self-sufficient during the drier months🌡️
Check out @waterwise for more water-saving tips this #WaterSavingWeek 🙌
Next week, Tom Dauben (Environment AgencySW) will talk about #Flood #Resilience & #Adaptation at our #CWSSeminars . Please come to join us in-person at
Exeter Engineering University of Exeter
➡ tinyurl.com/bdh3mfme
or participate in the event virtually➡ tinyurl.com/ysf9bhbj
Does it pass the sniff test?
65% of us have washed clothes that aren't really dirty. Will you save water and energy by re-wearing clothes that aren't dirty?
@waterwise #WaterSavingWeek
❗ #FloodWarnings have been issued for areas surrounding #Axminster on the River Axe.
Get live updates here: check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/target-area/11…
Fantastic day to celebrate all we’ve achieved at Lyscombe Dorset Wildlife Trust Natural England A great example of how we can make a difference to water quality, enable housing and make space for nature to thrive, so that everyone can benefit.
We’re enabling thousands of new homes whilst recovering nature.🏡
Today, with Dorset Wildlife Trust, we've announced the land purchase of Lyscombe Farm in #Dorset through our #NutrientMitigation Scheme.
Read more: gov.uk/government/new…
Waste criminals collect and dump waste in places not designed to safely treat it.
This damages your environment, pollutes your air, land and water.
If you spot illegal waste activity happening in your area, report it anonymously to Crimestoppers. 100% anonymous. Always.
🌊Today marks the 40th anniversary of the Thames Barrier. Did you know a similar defence is being constructed in #Bridgwater ?
When completed, the Bridgwater Tidal Barrier, will protect 11,300 homes and 1,500 businesses from #flooding .
For updates, follow ➡️ EA Bridgwater Tidal Barrier
Organised waste criminals make an estimated £70 million in illegal profit and cost their victims an estimated £30 million in clean-up costs.
Support us in stopping waste criminals for good.
Find out how: environmentagency.blog.gov.uk/2024/05/08/ope…
#WasteCrimeWednesday
We have published the Environment Agency response to the Hinkley Point C Development Consent Order Material Change consultation. Read the document:
gov.uk/government/pub…
Photo: EDF, HPC.
Rivers can be much colder than you expect. Cold water shock was involved in 38% of accidental drownings in 2022. If you get into trouble, remember #FloatToLive . It could save your life.