Environment Agency and Met Office warn of unsettled weather until at least mid-March
The Environment Agency (EA) and Met Office today are warning that wet weather is set to continue for another month – and that high tides and strong winds may also bring tidal flood risk in some places during this period.
EA's £56m Outstrays Managed Realignment Scheme creates 250ha of intertidal habitat and strengthens Humber flood defences
The Environment Agency and a wide range of partners have completed the Outstrays Managed Realignment Scheme, creating 250ha of intertidal habitat by embankment realignment at a total cost of £56.3 million.
Natural Resources Wales appoints Binnies to lead on design phase Cardigan Tidal Flood Scheme
Plans to reduce tidal flooding in the Strand area of Cardigan, West Wales, have reached a significant milestone with the appointment of specialist consultancy firm Binnies to drive the Detailed Design Phase of the Cardigan Tidal Flood Scheme.
Environment Agency starts work on £29m upgrade for Humber flood defences
The Environment Agency has started work on a £29 million upgrade at Stallingborough for the Humber flood defences.
Environment Agency & RSBP look for landowners to partner in pioneering flood project
The pioneering Water for Farming and Wildlife (WFFW) project, a partnership between the Environment Agency and RSPB, is exploring whether temporarily flooding agricultural land around the Humber could benefit farmers and wildlife.
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Making storm overflow data make Sense – Metasphere launches dedicated monitoring device
With the UK government demanding a 50% reduction in storm overflow spills by 2029, the era of reactive management is over. Speaking in the House of Commons on 21 July 2025, then environment secretary Steve Reed said, “This Government will cut water companies’ sewage pollution in half by the end of the decade.” -
King’s Award for Enterprise shows ERG moving forward with growth in UK and Asia
ERG, the leading supplier of odour control systems and industrial gas cleaning & thermal systems, has been awarded the coveted King’s Award for Enterprise. -
Welsh Water’s ORAI system shortlisted for three categories at the British Data Awards 2026
Welsh Water’s new artificial intelligence-driven tool, ORAI, has been shortlisted for three categories at the prestigious British Data Awards 2026 – underscoring the company’s commitment to using cutting-edge technology to deliver better outcome for customers. -
Barhale completes two Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects for Severn Trent
Barhale has completed work on two separate Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects it is carrying out for Severn Trent.
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