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Project update: Innovative funding for Wyre natural flood management interventions
Read moreVirtual launch of Wyre Natural Flood Management Investment Readiness project attended by Environment Agency Chair Partnership project to enhance the local environment and protect against flood risk Background Natural flood management interventions can give multiple benefits to the environment, however funding is often limited in this area. New and innovative…
“Flood busting” leaky dams installed on Crompton Moor in Oldham
Read moreNew natural ‘leaky dams’ have been constructed on Crompton Moor, Oldham The dams are designed to slow the flow of water before it reaches towns and villages further downstream of the River Beal, including Shaw and Crompton The latest part of a project which uses natural methods to reduce flood…
New natural environment campaign announced for Greater Manchester
Read more14th September 2020 marks the launch of a brand new environmental campaign for Greater Manchester. It aims to raise awareness of the work being delivered around the natural environment, and inspire residents, businesses and policy makers across the region to work together to improve it. The campaign, which is part…
Natural capital accounts and ecosystem services opportunity mapping tool survey
Read moreFollowing on from the publication of a series of Greater Manchester natural capital accounts and ecosystem services opportunity mapping tools we would like to gain a better understanding of how they are being been used in decision making processes. This includes identifying examples of how they’ve been used and any…
Project update: Integrated Ecological Network Tool
Read moreOur Natural Course partner Natural England have provided us a quick update on how things are progressing with the development of the Integrated Ecological Network Tool, which aims to highlight habitat restoration and creation opportunities in Cheshire, Merseyside, Greater Manchester and Lancashire. Background Historic habitat loss and degradation means that…
Project update: Rostherne Mere Restoration
Read moreOur partner Natural England have provided us a quick update on the Rostherne Mere Restoration project, an element of the larger catchment operation Cheshire Hub action. Here at Natural England, we feel that Rostherne Mere is a pretty special place for nature. Designated as a Site of Scientific Special Interest…
Reviewing the model for water management in the North West
Read moreNatural Course commissions study into water governance across the North West Phase 1 high level study of arrangements in North West River Basin District completed by stakeholders Rivers flow through private land and public places, crossing different geographical and political boundaries. So, when thinking about who is responsible for the…
New video released explaining Natural Flood Management interventions
Read moreThe Rivers Trust release new video to explain Natural Flood Management interventions A new video has been released by our partners The Rivers Trust to help explain the different types of Natural Flood Management interventions that could be considered as part of the new Investment Readiness project in the…
Blog: Exploring ways of achieving sustainable future investment into peatland conservation (Moors for the Future Partnership)
Read moreMatthew Scott-Campbell, Conservation and Land Management Programme Manager at Moors for the Future Partnership, takes some time to tell us more about this exciting project, including the input from Natural Course. Peatlands provide a bounty of ecosystem services that benefit our wellbeing on a daily basis, from carbon storage and…
Project Update: CLIMB (Challenging Links and Integrating Multiple Benefits)
Read moreThe CLIMB project is making strides in its quest to influence a different way of working within the Environment Agency. Whether it’s a large scale flood protection scheme or a smaller environmental project, work is traditionally planned and delivered by a specific team. This approach is common in many…