flood risk management News
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Consultation launched on flood risk management strategy
A public consultation on Devon’s flood risk management strategy will be launched later this week. Devon County Council, together with partner authorities including the Environment Agency and key stakeholders in Devon, have produced the strategy which is available to view online from Wednesday (27 November). This marks the start of the public consultation which continues until Monday 27 ...
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Warnings lifted after most serious tidal surge in over 60 years
The Environment Agency is now lifting flood warnings following the most serious tidal surge in over 60 years. The surge, which saw around 1,400 properties flooded, resulted in record sea levels, which in places were higher than those seen during the devastating floods of January 1953. Our thoughts remain with those people who have been affected by flooding Dr Paul Leinster, Environment Agency ...
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Godmanchester flood risk management scheme unveiled
A ceremony took place on Friday 28 February in Godmanchester, marking the official completion of Godmanchester’s flood risk management scheme. The ground was first broken on Friday 25 May 2012 by Jonathan Djanogly, MP for Huntingdon, and Steve Wheatley, Chair of the Regional Flood and Coastal Committee, who was instrumental in securing approval for the scheme. The scheme includes a ...
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£140m Flood and Coastal Risk Management funding
Good news for communities at risk of flooding In yesterday’s Budget, the Chancellor announced an additional £140m Flood and Coastal Risk Management funding over the next two years. This is in addition to the £130m previously announced by the Government in early February and includes some revenue money as well as capital. It will fund repairs to flood defences damaged by the ...
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World-class flood protection products come to Japan
Aquobex Ltd., manufacturer and provider of world-class flood protection solutions, and Niccon, Japan’s leading providers and installers of pools announced a partnership that will offer increased flood resilience to the people of Japan. By offering Aquobex’s Rapidam and Floodguard lines of products, Niccon will fill the gap in Japanese flood risk management by protecting people from ...
By Aquobex
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Fazeley section of Lower Tame scheme progressing well!
The Lower Tame Flood Risk Management Scheme is continuing to progress, with works moving to the next section at Fazeley in Tamworth. Following the granting of planning permission by Lichfield District Council, work on the £3.5million scheme started at the end of June 2013, shortly after the opening of the first section of works in Coton, Tamworth. The Fazeley scheme will consist of a ...
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Using UAVs to improve Flood Risk Management
A twelve month project being undertaken by Cranfield University, which is jointly funded by the Environment Agency and EPSRC (Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council), is helping to improve the quality of river photography that is used for flood risk management. The images provide detailed information to monitor the characteristics of water courses and the effect these have on the ...
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Leicester Flood Risk Management Scheme site investigations underway
The Environment Agency is beginning work with Leicester City Council on a new plan to reduce flood risk in Leicester. This follows additional funding released by the Government after last winter’s floods. As part of the project, the Environment Agency will begin a four week programme of exploratory ground investigations early in January. A significant area of Leicester is at risk of ...
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Public participation in flood risk management: the case of Germany
How can stakeholders best be involved in the implementation of the EU Floods Directive? According to recent research examining Germany as a case study, three types of strategy are being pursued across the country’s 16 federal states: the first draws on Water Framework Directive (WFD) procedures, the second meets only minimum requirements for participation and the third involves stakeholders ...
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Newly revised Culverts training available now
CIRIA is delighted to announce dates for the much awaited and newly revised Culvert, screen and outfall training this spring. The design and operation of culverts, screens and drainage outfalls is critical to effective flood risk management and drainage. Inadequate design can lead to unintended consequences such as flooding and environmental damage. Based on the recently published Culvert, ...
By CIRIA
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Learning to live with floods in Scotland
Communities in Scotland have moved away from trying to defend themselves against floods to a position that accepts them as inevitable and finds ways of coping with them, according to research presented at the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) conference in Edinburgh. Professor Alan Werritty of the University of Dundee said: "Things have changed radically since 2009 and the passage of the ...
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Bidding starts on multi-million pound flood contract to protect Londoners
The Environment Agency is today launching the bidding to manage tidal flood risk in London and the Thames Estuary in what is the UK’s largest flood risk management contract. Suppliers from all over Europe are invited to bid for the Thames Estuary Phase 1 programme, which includes projects to maintain, refurbish, and replace Thames tidal defences in London and the Estuary. Adapting to ...
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RainCatcher Reporting Successful RWM 2016 Exhibition – Thanks For Joining Us!
Thanks for joining us — RainCatcher and EcoGrid — at the RWM 2016 exhibition last week; a three day event that brought the industry together to rethink waste as a resource. We got involved to spread the word about the importance of Rainwater Harvesting and Permeable Paving for rainwater and flood risk management. We appreciate everyone who stopped by to pick our brains on our focus ...
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Conference: SLP Environmental Presents At Flood Risk Management 2012
Bangkok, Thailand: SLP Environmental’s Managing Director Steve Pearmain presented on ‘Post Flood Rehabilitation & Recovery: Assessing and addressing the potential risks to human health’ at the World Flood Protection, Response, Recovery & Drawing Up of Flood Risk Management Plans Conference 2012, Sept 12th, Shangri-La Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand. The Conference provided an ...
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Flood strategies could be improved with help of socio-demographic data
Flood management could be improved by including socio-demographic information in the assessment of flood risk, suggests new research. The research combined traditional flood risk assessment with information on the ‘social vulnerability’ of people living in flood risk areas. The results show that there are almost twice as many people of high social vulnerability (e.g. low-income or ...
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Want to make a difference to flood risk?
More than five million people are at risk of the devastating effects of flooding in the UK, with thousands of properties at risk in the South East – more than any other part of the country. The Environment Agency is looking for an enthusiastic person to help manage flood risk throughout the South East and make a real difference to people’s lives and to the environment we live in. ...
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Environment: Directive on flood risk management comes into force
Reducing the risks and adverse consequences of floods in the European Union is the aim of the new directive on flood risk management coming into force today. The directive requires flood risk management to be negotiated across national borders and contains important commitments to increase transparency and involve citizens. Member States are now obliged to identify river basins and associated ...
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France taken to Court and Luxembourg given warning over failure to notify flooding legislation
The Commission is asking France and Luxembourg to comply with EU environmental legislation in the area of flood prevention. Both Member States have failed to inform the Commission about the transposition of this legislation, which should have been in place by November 2009. At the recommendation of Environment Commissioner Janez Potočnik, the Commission has decided to take France to Court ...
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6th December 17:00 Up-date: Reduced risk of flooding to east coast
More than 800,000 properties in England protected by flood defences Following the most serious coastal tidal surge for over 60 years, the flood risk to the east coast of England is now much reduced, the Environment Agency has said. Around 1,400 properties are estimated to have flooded in the past 24 hours however defences have protected at least 800,000 homes and businesses in England. The ...
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Do you want to play a lead role in flood risk management in your area?
We are looking for a new independent member to join our Trent Regional Flood and Coastal Committee (RFCC). Being a member is an exciting opportunity to help guide and influence local flood risk management in the Midlands for the River Trent catchment. RFCCs are committees set up by government to decide on local priorities, raise local levies and approve programmes of work. They also support the ...
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