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An updated reference guide covering coastal, river and canal rock works, estuary and river closure works and works with large concrete armour units.
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Research on the preferred drawdown capacity for reservoirs in the United Kingdom.
This project provided initial guidance on managing flood plains effectively, and laid the foundations for the second phase to produce a standard Flood Plain Manual.
This project provides an evaluation of the Property Flood Resilience repair grant scheme and makes recommendation for improvement.
This project explored the physical processes taking place in sand dunes, and the best way of managing them for defending the coastline.
This project has developed new projections of extreme sea levels to the year 2300.
This project explored how authorities work with communities on future planning and decision-making to help reduce flood and coastal erosion risk.
This project explored the use of lesser known hardwoods for marine and freshwater construction, in order to support more sustainable forestry options.
This project is producing new tools and guidance to help Risk Management Authorities optimise maintenance costs over the whole life of the asset and help reduce energy demands.
A good practice guide on the design, maintenance, modification and removal of weirs.
This new manual offers up-to-date guidance to help users more accurately predict the rate of waves overtopping sea defences.
A manual to maximise the effectiveness of all new trash screens and minimise ongoing maintenance
This research explored the affordability and availability of flood insurance for households, and small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs), including agricultural businesses.
Research investigating whether the role of untrained, spontaneous volunteers in flood emergencies should be included in flood policy.
We’ve looked at ways to measure changes in resilience to flooding and coastal change over time
Provides watercourse managers in flood risk management operating authorities with a framework to help inform decisions on when and how to manage vegetation.
This report explores the barriers that prevent Natural Flood Management (NFM) projects from being implemented, and makes suggestions for improvements.
This guidance helps asset managers assess flood and coastal defence assets to determine levels of deterioration and residual life.
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