How do I contact an environmental agency?

How do I contact an environmental agency?

Contact us

1. General enquiries. Telephone: 03708 506 506.
2. Our social media accounts.
3. Incident hotline. Report an incident on 0800 80 70 60 (Freephone, 24 hour service)
4. Floodline. Call Floodline on 0345 988 1188 (24 hour service).
5. Waste registration.
6. Press office.
7. Environment Agency local offices.
8. Visits from foreign delegates.

How do I contact Environmental Health UK?

Alternatively you can call Environmental Health on 020 7361 3002 or you can email [email protected] .

What does the Environment Agency do UK?

Established in 1995, the Environment Agency (EA) is a non-departmental public body sponsored by the United Kingdom government’s Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs(DEFRA). The Agency’s overall responsibility is the protection and enhancement of the environment in England.

When should you consult an environmental agency?

When to consult the Environment Agency Consult the Environment Agency if the development is: within 20m of a main river on the Environment Agency flood map. in an area with critical drainage problems, other than minor development – check if your development is classed as minor development on legislation.gov.uk.

Who do you contact about environmental issues?

Report an environmental emergency online through the National Response Center (NRC), or call the NRC at 1-800-424-8802 or 1-202-267-2675. If you see something that immediately threatens public health or the environment, report it as an emergency first, and then report it as a possible violation.

Who does the Environment Agency report to?

Organisation. The operational arm of the Environment Agency consists of 14 areas, all of which report to the Director of Operations.

What can the Environment Agency do?

protect and improving water, land and biodiversity. improve the way we work as a regulator to protect people and the environment and support sustainable growth.

What powers do the Environment Agency have?

It applies to England only. The Environment Agency is responsible for enforcing laws that protect the environment. We aim to use our enforcement powers efficiently and effectively to secure compliance. This contributes to our work to create better places for people and wildlife, and support sustainable development.

Can I do my own flood risk assessment?

You’ll usually need to pay a flood risk specialist to carry out the flood risk assessment for you, but you may be able to do it yourself if it’s for a simple, low risk development, for example a house extension. If you’re unsure, contact the Environment Agency for advice.

What should a flood risk assessment include?

For all developments covered by this standing advice, your flood risk assessment should include:

• your site address.
• a description of your development.
• an assessment of the flood risk from all sources of flooding for your development, plus an allowance for climate change.
• the estimated flood level for your development.

What is the most harmful thing to the environment?

Here’s some things doing way more harm than good.

1. Paper Coffee Cups. Thinkstock.
2. Plastic Shopping Bags. Thinkstock.
3. Plastic Water Bottles. Thinkstock.
4. Polystyrene Foam Takeout Containers. Thinkstock.
5. Batteries. Thinkstock.
6. FOOD. Thinkstock.
7. Ink Cartridges. Thinkstock.
8. Junk Mail. Thinkstock.

Where is the head office of the UK Environment Agency?

Our head office is in Bristol and we have another office in London. We have offices across England, divided into 14 areas listed below. See a map of our areas. Within England we’re responsible for: We are also responsible for managing the risk of flooding from main rivers, reservoirs, estuaries and the sea.

Who are the people in the Environment Agency?

You’ll find leading scientists and prominent geologists alongside public relations professionals, planners and policy advisors. We employ lawyers, enforcement officers and engineers, conservation scientists and marine biologists.

What does the Environment Agency ( EA ) do?

What the Environment Agency does. EA is an executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs.

Where to send documents to Environment Agency UK?

All statutory and legal documents (as well as all important and time-critical correspondence), should be served by email to [email protected], with a hard copy posted to: Throughout the pandemic we will be prioritising important and time critical work; post will not be routinely monitored during the pandemic.