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A new typer of river managemenA new typer of river management is coming
Hear about a new approach to river management to help manage flooding, improve the environment and create wildlife habitat
Credit: Sauvons l'eau and the Environment Agency
Ever wondered where the rain gEver wondered where the rain goes? (Sustainable Drainage animation)
An animated video showing how Sustainable Drainage Solutions (SuDS) can help manage water
Credit: susdrain
Opportunities to manage water Opportunities to manage water in the Environment Agency's Challenges and Choices consultation
Have Your Say on water management in the Environment Agency's Challenges and Choices consultation: https://consult.environment-agency.gov.uk/environment-and-business/challenges-and-choices/
Credit: Environment Agency TV
High Water Common Ground naturHigh Water Common Ground natural flood management project
A film about flooding, the High Water Common Ground project and what we can all do
Credit: High Water Film
Introduction to NFM in WeardalIntroduction to NFM in Weardale
Hear how a pilot project uses natural flood management features across 100km2 area of Weardale to reduce the risk of flooding to 141 properties and create a haven for wildlife to thrive.
Credit: Environment Agency TV
Community sustainable drainageCommunity sustainable drainage system projects on the River Wandle
Hear how the London Wildlife Trust and the Living Wandle Landscape Partnership are engaging communities in managing rain water and creating wildlife habitat.
Credit: London Wildlife Trust
Create a rain garden - large/cCreate a rain garden - large/community area
Ideas for harvesting rain water and creating a more diverse space and wildlife habitat - slow it, spread it, sink it
Credit: SustainableWorld