Environment Agency - Yorkshire & North East
@EnvAgencyYNE
It's our job to look after your environment & create better places for people & wildlife in Yorkshire & the North East. To report an incident call 0800 807060.
Protecting our waterways. Our Officers are cracking down on water sector poor performance. We're ramping up inspections to uncover permit breaches and stop pollution. ✅ 10k inspections next year. ✅ Target priority sites. ✅ More officers. ✅ Upgraded digital tools.

A North East man has been sentenced for illegally fishing for crayfish in #Northumberland. We regulate crayfish fishing to protect native white clawed crayfish - trapping can put the native species at risk. Read more about this case 👇 gov.uk/government/new…

16% of child accidental drownings on inland waters are from jumping and diving in. Make sure your child knows what to do if they get into trouble in water during the hot weather this weekend. Remind them to follow safety signage and #FloatToLive if they get into difficulty.
Planning a beach day this summer 🏖️? One of our favourite spots is King Edward’s Bay. A small, sheltered beach which is not only picturesque but also boasts consistently high-water quality. Remember to check Swimfo before you go for the latest water quality information

We’ve rescued a population of native white clawed crayfish in Wharfedale after drought conditions left them stranded. They’ve been moved to quarantine and will be returned to rivers to support crayfish conservation in #Yorkshire Read more 👇 gov.uk/government/new…

Just 27% of waste crime incidents get reported. We urge landowners and farmers to report any illegal activity. It’s essential to know when and where offences are happening so we can stop waste criminals. Check out more of the National Waste Crime Survey results 👇
On 01/07 we attended Rossmere Park lake and discovered over 100 dead fish, so we deployed an aerator to increase dissolved oxygen levels. Since then, there have been no reports of dead fish in the lake. If you see fish in distress report it to our incident line on 0800 807060.

⚠️ Last chance to respond to our survey! ⚠️ We are trying to understand if community perceptions of the #Outstrays to #Skeffling Managed Realignment Scheme in #Yorkshire have changed over time Please share your thoughts▶️ bit.ly/44KU0BH More▶️ bit.ly/4lQhtrZ

There are a number of thunderstorm warnings across the UK over the next couple of days ⚠️ Here are some of the impacts you can expect...👇
Roads may be flooded following this weekend’s heavy rain. Never drive through flood water - it takes just 30cm of water to float your car. Plan journeys ahead of time and check your local flood risks: gov.uk/check-flooding
Our teams are out clearing debris screens -including this one in Middlesbrough - to keep rivers flowing as thunderstorms continue this afternoon. Stay safe and avoid driving through any flood water. ⚠️Know your flood risk: bit.ly/4jLgdVP


Thunderstorms this afternoon brings an increased risk of surface water flooding across North East and Yorkshire. This type of flooding can happen very quickly, so it's important you stay safe and don't drive through flood water.
Thunderstorms are forecast across our region. This could lead to surface water flooding. Please take care as driving conditions maybe hazardous. Remember do not drive through flood water, just an egg cup full can ruin your engine.

Heavy rain and thunderstorms this afternoon into Saturday may result in surface water flooding. Stay safe and avoid driving through any flood water. ⚠️Know your flood risk: bit.ly/4jLgdVP Find out more about surface water flooding: bit.ly/3FC1b6R

We've granted an environmental permit for Viridor to operate an energy from waste facility in #Teesside. The decision is based on Viridor demonstrating it has met expected mandatory conditions as outlined in the permit. Read more 👇 gov.uk/government/new…

This skip hire company leased land to illegally store and process waste. Now, they're paying the price with a £48,000 penalty. If you're leasing your land to a waste company, don't get stung by waste criminals. Always check their permits. gov.uk/government/new…
💡Please share your thoughts! 💡 We are trying to understand if community perceptions of the #Outstrays to #Skeffling Managed Realignment Scheme in #Yorkshire have changed over time Please share your thoughts here▶️ bit.ly/44KU0BH Read more: bit.ly/4lQhtrZ

💡Please share your thoughts! 💡 We are trying to understand if community perceptions of the #Outstrays to #Skeffling Managed Realignment Scheme in #Yorkshire have changed over time Please share your thoughts here▶️ bit.ly/44KU0BH Read more: bit.ly/4lQhtrZ
