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

The new Environment Agency Midlands flood scheme in #Bewdley is entering its final stages of construction . Here is some footage of the demountable flood barriers going through one of its many final tests in Port Talbot. #manufactured in the UK #Worcestershire

Would your child know what to do if they got into trouble in the water celebrating #GCSEResultsDay? Remind them to follow safety signage, and if they see someone struggling: 📞 Call 999 🗣️ Tell them to float on their backs 🛟 Throw them something that floats #RespectTheWater

Hurricane Erin is moving northwards between Bermuda and the east coast of the USA 🌀 It will head across the Atlantic this weekend and lose its hurricane status Exactly how it then impacts the UK weather next week will depend on it's precise path.... one to watch 👀

As part of our Environment Agency Midlands #Winter Ready preparation’s our Area Incident Team are holding Incident Room Open days for familiarisation for our new staff and existing Duty Officers, today we are in #Shrewsbury office and Depot Shropshire Council

Our Environment Agency Midlands AOMR Contractors (VMS Limited) have carried out emergency tree works following #stormamy making safe a damaged tree that had partly fallen across our Dunn's Lane flood gate in #Upton Upon Severn Worcestershire County Council Worcs County Council Highways & Travel

We're spending £9M on 52 flood projects across Notts, Derbys and Leics. Work includes structural surveys, repairs to flood defences, and removing blockages in watercourses. Find out what you can do to prepare for flooding: gov.uk/prepare-for-fl… #FloodActionWeek

We have had one of the driest summers in recent years, but that doesn’t mean that flooding isn’t possible. Dry weather can actually increase the risk of flooding. Find out how 👇 Stay prepared: gov.uk/prepare-for-fl… #FloodActionWeek

As part of #FloodActionWeek, we're encouraging people to plan ahead to reduce the impact of flooding on their homes and businesses. 👇 Find out what you can do, and about the work we're doing with partners in the West Midlands to reduce flood risk. gov.uk/government/new…

By law, anyone using a rod and line for freshwater fishing in England must buy a rod licence first. Money from rod licence sales funds vital work to protect and improve England’s fisheries. Find out more: environmentagency.blog.gov.uk/2024/11/22/how… Buy a rod licence here: gov.uk/fishing-licenc…

Our Environment Agency Midlands #Worcestershire field team are deploying #Severnside North demountable barrier this morning ahead of rising river levels and further forecast rain tomorrow Worcs County Council Highways & Travel Wyre Forest DC BBC Hereford & Worcester

The Environment Agency Midlands #Worcestershire and #Gloucestershire field are deploying the new Beales Corner FAS scheme this evening, Road reopens on completion Worcs County Council Highways & Travel Wyre Forest DC

We are preparing for Storm Claudia and you can too. Check flood warnings here - check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/alerts-and-war… Prepare for flooding info here - gov.uk/prepare-for-fl… Sign up to get flood warnings here - gov.uk/get-flood-warn…

Our West Mids Director, Marc, gave interviews to BBC Midlands, ITV Central and Channel 5 for their news bulletins. Tune in for updates on the flooding situation. Check your flood risk here - check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/alerts-and-war… Sign up to get flood warnings here - gov.uk/get-flood-warn…

Our Environment Agency Midlands #Gloucestershire standby team cleared this fallen tree causing a blockage on the River Chelt #Cheltenham this afternoon following a report from a member of the public this morning. Cheltenham Borough Council

Out today talking and supporting the community in Ewyas Harold #Herefordshire removing small blockages and planning the removal of large ones. Environment Agency Midlands

Now out at #Eardisland Checking for blockages on the River Arrow #Herefordshire Environment Agency Midlands

Our Environment Agency Midlands #Shropshire #Herefordshire #Worcestershire & #Gloucestershire field teams are out again today removing both the #Ironbridge temporary barrier and #Bewdley Severnside South Demountable barriers Telford & Wrekin Council Worcs County Council Highways & Travel Wyre Forest DC

We have been busy removing temporary barriers in Ironbridge, Shropshire, and demountable barriers at Bewdley Severnside South, Worcestershire. Check your flood risk here: gov.uk/check-long-ter… Follow the steps on the link to get flood warnings: gov.uk/get-flood-warn…

We are continuing to remove demountable barriers across the West Midlands. This picture was taken in Hereford. Check your flood risk here: gov.uk/check-long-ter… Follow the steps on the link to get flood warnings: gov.uk/get-flood-warn…