1/ Can you spot the difference? We can’t and that’s the problem.

Water levels were very low in June because of the hot, dry summer, seen here on the River Tone in Taunton. And they have barely risen in the five months since.

5/ The choices we all make about water, both during droughts and between them, are important. We are asking everyone to use less water, to leave more in our rivers and the environment, helping farmers and protecting wildlife and nature.

Take a moment to see what you can do as part of Let’s Save Water. letssavewater.com

The first rocks for the Torcross coastal defence scheme will be delivered to the beach later today. Installation starts this weekend.

Photo credit: Forest & Beach

🪵 2,220kg of timber saved from disposal.
🦤 40 bird boxes built.
🦉 Owl boxes.
🦗 A bug hotel.
🪺 A nesting habitat for Sand Martins.

All from one unsafe boardwalk at Velator Pond, North Devon.
Thanks to Stonbury for working with us.

⚠️ Notice to Mariners: Licensed works at Elmer Beach, West Sussex continue.

Mariners and fishers are advised to exercise caution in the area.

Planning a bonfire? It’s illegal to burn most types of waste.

Burning waste such as treated wood, tyres, plastics, rubber and oil can seriously harm health and pollute the environment.

Read our advice: environmentagency.blog.gov.uk/.../no-excuse-…

1/2 October’s rainfall helped river flows but as dry, settled weather returns, fish need all the help they can get at times of drought.

With flows still challenging for wildlife, we’ve been busy checking fish passes in the lower River Tone area in Somerset, removing debris.

2/2 If you see fish in distress, report it to our incident hotline on 0800 807060.

1/3 River flows briefly improved after the wet end to October. But there is still a drought and rivers remain vulnerable.

Officers have been out in the areas affected by severe drought, checking that those who abstract water are only taking what they are licenced to take.

2/3 Several illegal abstractions have been found and stopped, in one case 20% of river flow was being taken.

Rivers with low flows are more vulnerable to pollutions.

3/3 Officers have been doing compliance inspections of sewage and industrial discharges, checking they aren’t having adverse impacts.

They have also been speaking with farmers, asking that pollution prevention steps be taken now before more rain is expected later this month.

The Floodmobile is coming to Dorchester Market, Weymouth Avenue, on 11 November, 8am-3pm.
➡️ See hands-on demonstrations of flood resilience measures, from flood barriers to toilet bungs, and get advice on protecting your home.
EA & @DorsetCouncilUK staff will be there to help.

Help protect communities from flood and coastal risk.
We're recruiting independent members for Regional Flood and Coastal Committees.
➡️ Apply by 29 November: environmentagencycareers.co.uk/rfcc-2026/

🚧 Shingle recycling on the Lancing frontage from Mon 9 Nov for 1 week.

We're moving shingle from west of the Perch Café to bays further west, near the A259 junction, to strengthen sea defences for homes and the road.

Beach stays open. Keep clear of machinery.

A Cornwall developer has received a four-month curfew and has been ordered to clean up an illegal waste dump they caused near Newquay, following an Environment Agency prosecution.

Read the full story: gov.uk/government/new…

Flood Wardens in Wessex: our new Flood Warden HQ page is now live!
Find resources, share ideas and connect with other volunteers and your local Environment Agency team.
Register and join in: …environmentagency.uk.engagementhq.com/wessex-flood-w…