This year we have experienced the driest six months in almost 50 years. We’re making sure there’s enough water for generations to come: ✅ Speeding up the creation of nine new reservoirs ✅ Secured £104bn in private investment to upgrade our water infrastructure

We worked with the BBC on an episode of Fraud Squad. You can watch the episode here: bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episod… The episode covers how an EA investigation uncovered 3 illegal waste sites in Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire.

Our fisheries enforcement officers follow the four P's. Prepare, Prevent, Protect and Pursue. Every patrol, every conversation, every report - it’s all part of a bigger mission to keep fisheries sustainable and thriving. Purchase a fishing licence here: gov.uk/fishing-licenc…

We’re stopping fraud in the waste sector ⚠️ Our investigation led to three arrests for conspiracy to commit fraud and money laundering during a raid with the North West Regional Organised Crime Unit in Bolton and Chorley. Find out more: gov.uk/government/new… North West Regional Organised Crime Unit

🎣 Lots of anglers out enjoying the weekend at Manor Farm Fishery — and some impressive catches too, like this 22lb carp! 🐟👏 ✅ Great to see all anglers fully licensed - thank you for helping us protect fisheries for the future.

Major investigation into illegal waste site in Lincolnshire brings prosecution of transport firm from Sheffield. Fined out more below gov.uk/government/new…

We are refurbishing the Grand Sluice in Boston, which protects properties from flooding, supports navigation and helps with water supply. Read more here: gov.uk/government/new….

🎣 Our Fisheries Enforcement Officers attended the Fenton District Anglers Open Day at Dilhorne Pools near Cheadle yesterday. Anglers received info, advice & guidance on all things Fisheries Enforcement - from licensing to protecting fish stocks. Thanks to all who came along!

You might’ve heard of bathing waters.. but what are they? 🤔 Bathing waters are 451 sites across England where we regularly test water quality. We publish the results to help you decide where to swim. 🏊 Check Swimfo for the latest: environment.data.gov.uk/bwq/profiles/

Following a report of low flows on the River Frome #Stroud our Environment Agency Midlands staff attended site to investigate. Persons unknown had blocked the flow using rocks so these were quickly removed by our #Gloucestershire field team, restoring the flow and protecting the #ecology

With the hot & dry weather, we're seeing streams, like the Ampney Brook in Glos. dry up/reduce in oxygen. Stu from our fisheries team talks about relocating fish from the brook to the safety of the Thames. If you see struggling fish, please report it to us on 0800 807060.

Due to the hot and dry weather, we’ve responded to a fish in distress incident at Holden Lane Pool in Stoke. The low oxygen levels have been stablised through use of an aerator and we are continuing to monitor. If you see fish in distress call our 24/7 hotline on 0800 607080.

We are working with partners to host a safety day at Billing Aquadrome in Northampton. You will learn about flood response, water, fire and road safety plus lots more. Come along on August 20, 10am-3pm, at the Willow Tree Bar. West Northamptonshire Council Northants Police Northamptonshire Fire & Rescue

Our teams have restored flows on the River Frome, near Stroud in Gloucs, after attempts to block or modify were reported. These before and after pics show our work to maintain normal flows in dry conditions. If you see environmental impacts call our 24/7 hotline 0800 807060.

The Severn Valley Water Management Scheme team are at Royal Hill in Edgerley in Oswestry, Shropshire, on August 18. Drop in anytime between 2pm and 7pm to speak to us about our project, which aims to improve water management in the upper Severn catchment.

We checked fishing licences at Skegness and Ingoldmells in Lincs. 9 sites were visited and 100 anglers checked. A small number did not have a licence so were issued with an offence report. Don't make the same mistake, buy yours here: gov.uk/fishing-licenc…

Following reports of people fishing without a licence upstream of the Grand Sluice on the River Witham, Lincs, we have increased our patrols in the area. We have also installed signs to act as a reminder. Buy yours here: gov.uk/fishing-licenc…

During drought, we're monitoring Dowdeswell reservoir’s low water levels which may drop further this week. While it’s for flood storage, not public water supply, fish could be affected so our fisheries team is ready to respond. Read more: bit.ly/3INlorf

In Gloucestershire, low water levels in Dowdeswell reservoir could cause excess silt to move into the River Chelt, bringing harm to fish. Our officers have installed sediment mats on the river to capture excess silt and protect aquatic life. Read more: bit.ly/3INlorf

Our Enforcement Officers seized these illegal crayfish traps while on patrol at Coton Lake near Tamworth, Staffordshire. If you suspect illegal fishing call our 24/7 hotline on 0800 807060. More info here👇 gov.uk/guidance/permi…