Environment Agency

• Public Law
• Varied

About us We work to create better places for people and wildlife, and support sustainable development. Who we are We were established in 1996 to protect and improve the environment. We have around 10,600 employees. 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. Responsibilities Within England we’re responsible for: • Regulating major industry and waste • Treatment of contaminated land • Water quality and resources • Fisheries • Inland river, estuary and harbour navigations • Conservation and ecology We are also responsible for managing the risk of flooding from main rivers, reservoirs, estuaries and the sea. Lead local flood authorities (LLFAs) are responsible for managing the risk of flooding from surface water, groundwater and ordinary watercourses and lead on community recovery.