We are working with local primary (and perhaps secondary) schools: to explain why we need to Slow the Flow; and look at possible SuDS Retrofit and Weather Stations to help engage the pupils.

An Agriculture Workshop is being planned to take place on Tue 21 June at Drewtons Manor Rooms . The event is free for local landowners and farmers. https://www.westwoldsslowtheflow.org.uk/documents/4_Useful_Info/WWSTF-AgricWorkshop-2022-06-21.pdf The programme is subject to confirmation but includes...

This Strategic Theme is the Relationship of surface water and the waste water sewer system. The two are closely linked, with surface water strongly impacting on the performance of sewer system, and sewer overflows impacting on the quality of surface water. Main organisations: Yorkshire Water, East ...

Data Capture is a Strategic Theme intended to monitor weather, rainfall amounts, and river levels using citizen science and community engagement. Main organisations are: University of Hull, Yorkshire Water, Landowners, all Parish Councils. https://www.westwoldsslowtheflow.org.uk/documents/1_WWSTF_S...

Strategic Theme Agriculture looks at soils, hedgerows, woodland, working with farmers and landowners. There is potential here for farmers to develop new income streams. Main partners/groups: Humber Forest, PATT/Green Task Force, University of Hull, Woodland Trust, Yorkshire Water, Yorkshire Wildlif...

The aim of the Natural Flood Management Strategic Project is to assess the potential capacity, effectiveness, form, management, funding and delivery of NFM within the Mill Beck Catchment. Main organisations: East Riding Flood Risk, East Yorkshire Rivers Trust, Environment Agency, PATT/Green Task For...

Strategic Project 1 - Watercourse Management, Biodiversity & Water Quality : looking at the relationship between good watercourse management and biodiversity, and considering the principles of Chalkshire. Main organisations/groups: East Riding Flood Risk, East Yorkshire Rivers Trust, Environmen...

Just having some issues setting up email notifications for registration and new postings. Will hopefully be resolved in a day or two.

This is the first post on the WWSTF Forum. Go easy on us - we are finding our way here! The Forum is divided into the following sections:- News and Updates Strategic Projects Site-Specific Projects You will be able to register for any/all updates and, as it is a discussion forum, put your own point ...