the Environment Agency
/ði ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt eɪdʒənsi/
/ði ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt eɪdʒənsi/
- a British government organization that is responsible for protecting and improving the environment in England. It controls pollution and manages water resources and flood defence. There is a separate organization for Scotland, The Scottish Environment Protection Agency. In Wales, the Environment Agency is part of Natural Resources Wales.
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