The Environment Agency
We are the Environment Agency - the leading public body for protecting and improving the environment in England and Wales. It's our job to look after your environment and make it a better place - for you, and future generations.
Your environment is the air you breathe, the water you drink and the ground you walk on, and we are working hard to make it cleaner and healthier, in many ways:
A better quality of life
We make sure you live in a healthier environment, richer in wildlife and natural diversity.
An enhanced environment for wildlife
We are helping wildlife thrive in urban and rural areas, improving habitats for all species and encouraging biodiversity.
Cleaner air for everyone
We are working hard to reduce the emission of chemical pollutants into our atmosphere.
Improved and protected inland and coastal waters
By making sure our rivers, lakes and waters are cleaner, we are sustaining diverse and healthy ecosystems, water sports and recreation.
Restored, protected land with healthier soils
We work hard to reduce pollutants so our land and soils can be used for production of food and other crops, without damaging wildlife.
A greener business world
We work closely with industry and businesses so they benefit from sustainable business practice, improve competitiveness and value, and secure the trust of the community.
Wiser, sustainable use of natural resources
We encourage everyone to reduce waste by reusing and recycling where possible, and to be more efficient with energy and materials.
Limiting and adapting to climate change
We are working hard to cut the emission of 'greenhouse gases' such as carbon dioxide, while making sure society is adapting to climate change.
Reducing flood risk
We have, and continue to minimise injury, damage and distress from flooding by providing flood warnings, building and maintaining sustainable defences and supporting the role of wetlands in reducing flood risk.
Would you like to find out more about us, or about your environment?
Then call us on 08708 506 506 (Mon-Fri 8-6); email enquiries@environment-agency.gov.uk or visit our website www.environment-agency.gov.uk
Incident hotline 0800 80 70 60 (24hrs). Floodline 0845 988 1188