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Natural Flood Management in the Wyre Catchment – new video published by Natural Course.
When Natural Course was first initiated, natural flood management (NFM) was an emerging topic. It was not well tested or implemented in the UK, and there were significant evidence gaps. Natural Course has played a critical role in developing the knowledge base, addressing evidence gaps and influencing future ways of…
Natural Course presents at the International Water Association World Water Congress in Copenhagen
The International Water Association World Water Congress and Exhibition is described as the ‘global event for water professionals’ and took place in September 2022, with participants from 102 countries and 160 technical sessions. Natural Course were delighted to have been accepted for an oral pitch and presentation contributing to the…
Natural Course: Leading the way for natural flood management in the Wyre catchment
When Natural Course was first initiated, natural flood management (NFM) was an emerging topic. It was not well-tested or implemented in the UK and there were significant evidence gaps. In this latest article, we chart how our work over the past 7 years has played a critical role in developing…
Project update: Hillylaid wetland
The Hillylaid Wetland in Thornton, is situated just north of Blackpool in Lancashire. It’s a low lying area of land sandwiched between the River Wyre and the Irish Sea. Natural Course has been involved with this project for a number of years as part of the wider action ‘using coastal…
Wyre Catchment Shared Vision Workshop
On April 30th, a workshop took place at Wyre Estuary Country Park, to work with local partners in the area to decide on a vision for the future of the Wyre catchment. The Environment Agency, Wyre Borough Council, Wyre Rivers Trust, Natural England, Forestry Commission and United Utilities attended the…