Natural Flood Management

Thinking about the whole catchment

Natural Flood Management works from source to sea to slow the flow, reduce flooding, create healthier and more productive soils, create habitat for wildlife and help to mitigate climate change. It involves volunteers, landowners and professionals.

Use the contact form to find out more about what is going on near you.

There are currently three natural flood management projects running in West Somerset:

Porlock Vale Streams project 
(National Trust, Holnicote)

Two Valleys Slow the Flow Natural Flood Management Project 
(Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust and Environment Agency. Monksilver and Doniford catchments)

Washford Catchment Multibenefits Project 
(Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group South West and Environment Agency)