We’re excited to share our new short film, which highlights the incredible work happening through our Rapid Response Catchments Project to reduce flood risk and build flood resilience across Devon. This initiative is part of the Devon Resilience Innovation Project (DRIP).
DRIP is funded by Defra through the £200 million Flood and Coastal Resilience Innovation Programme and managed by the Environment Agency. The programme supports the development and testing of innovative approaches to help communities adapt to the growing risks of flooding and climate change.
Our focus is on Devon’s rapid response catchments- small river basins between 5 and 10 square kilometres. These catchments are particularly vulnerable due to steep slopes, compacted or impermeable soils, and limited water storage. As a result, rainfall quickly leads to surface runoff, increasing the risk of flooding. However, they also offer some of the greatest potential for Natural Flood Management (NFM) and effective community collaboration.
We’re very pleased with the results of the work so far. Through ongoing monitoring, we are excited to see how these interventions will continue to benefit the landscape and communities in the future.
To watch the short film, please visit here
To learn more about DRIP’s work, visit this page.
Author Georgia Perrin