We were excited to be part of 'The Ripple Effect' campaign, in collaboration with CIWEM (Chartered Institution for Water and Environmental Management) and Content With Purpose. The campaign features a number of projects, including DRIP, to highlight the importance of water and environmental professionals in the future of climate resilience and environmental sustainability. Two videos were produced for DRIP, showcasing the work we are carrying out in Exton to increase community resilience to flooding. Follow the link on the button below to watch our videos on the campaign website. 

We are happy to share that further natural flood management (NFM) interventions have been delivered in the Southpool catchment. The photo (left) shows the series of large leaky dams and scrapes created on the floodplain, which aim to slow the flow of water during heavy and intense rainfall events. Over time this land will re-vegetate and increase water storage higher up in the catchment, increasing flood resilience for the community downstream.

The DRIP team were pleased to attend the DCRF event in Crediton, hosted by Devon Communities Together. This was a fantastic day with presentations about emergency plans, flood resilience and wider community resilience. It was great to chat to local residents, parish councillors and flood group members about the work they are carrying out, particularly in our target DRIP communities.