17 Sep 2024
Many coastal communities consider building above- or below-ground seawalls to avoid the risk of saltwater mixing with the freshwater aquifers that they rely on for drinking water. NCCOS-funded scientists recently published a paper in Scientific Reports (part of the Nature portfolio) that explains how seawalls may actually worsen inland flooding if not mitigated through other […]
03 Sep 2024
The Lydd Ranges Sea Defences scheme has been completed and was officially opened in July 2024 at an opening event held by the Environment Agency with construction partner Van Oord UK Ltd at Lydd Community Hall. The Environment Agency worked closely with Natural England and the Ministry of Defence (MoD) to plan the scheme and […]
28 Aug 2024
Two new natural flood management schemes in the south east of England Chearsley Wetland – a thriving new habitat on River Thame Partnership project transforms 17 hectares of floodplain grassland into complex wetland habitat at Manor Farm. Flourishing wildlife and flood management. Chearsley Wetland recently marked its two-year anniversary, which has seen the site transformed […]
21 Aug 2024
The Environment Agency has published a mid-programme summary of its ongoing £200m flood and coastal innovation programmes. The mid-programme headlines are as follows Flood and coastal resilience can unlock significant wider social and environmental benefits for people, places, and wildlife A lack of understanding and evidence hinders the coordination and delivery of groundwater flood risk […]
13 Aug 2024
The Environment Agency has completed a new flood risk management project to better protect hundreds of homes and businesses on the east side of Hull from flooding. Castlehill Aquagreen is a key part of the second phase of the £28 million pound Holderness Drain Flood Alleviation Scheme which when fully complete, will reduce the risk […]
17 Jul 2024
This new research article in naturewater suggests that current approaches to flood risk assessment must consider constraints and adaptation gaps systematically, especially where they may lead to flood adaptation limits. Without assessing these dynamic relationships, flood managers may overestimate the efficacy of flood adaptation measures and underestimate the unequal distribution of flood risks. Abstract Flood […]
14 May 2024
Climate change is increasing our exposure to fluvial flooding in Scotland. Physical and mental health are negatively impacted by flooding, with the greatest health impacts in the UK and Scotland on mental health. This CREW (Centre of Expertise for Waters) Policy Brief reviews the literature on the public health impacts of fluvial flooding, including physical and […]
08 May 2024
The Thames Barrier, originally designed to last until 2030, was opened 40 years ago this week. It is one of the largest movable barriers in the world and is operated and maintained by the Environment Agency. The Barrier and the other flood defences across the wider estuary protect 125 square kilometres of central London, encompassing 1.42 million […]
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