SRA launches flood insurance survey
SRA launches survey to find out whether affordable flood insurance is still a problem for communities most badly affected by flooding in 2013-14.
Flood risks reduced as online auction proves ‘win-win’ for Somerset farmers
Somerset farmers successfully bid for £30,000 in first online auction for natural flood management works. A second auction is now being planned for 2019.
How SRA ‘fluming’ will help stop flooding
Two sites along King’s Sedgemoor Drain are being dredged for Somerset Rivers Authority, as part of a programme to reduce flood risks across 150 square miles.
Villagers delighted as SRA funds work to reduce flooding
15 properties in Monksilver to benefit as Somerset Rivers Authority gives £170,000 for two-pronged attack on flooding.
Farmers invited to bid in Somerset’s first online auction for flood works
Farmers in the Tone and Parrett catchments within Somerset are urged to bid for natural flood management works as part of the award-winning Hills to Levels project.
SRA works in Frome will strengthen river banks, lessen flood risks
River bank repairs in the heart of Frome will reduce flood risks to about 300 properties. The works involve using an amphibious excavator on the River Frome.
SRA publishes End of Year Report 2017-18
Somerset Rivers Authority publishes its End of Year Report for 2017-18, covering flood works in hundreds of places.
Video: Hills to Levels wins UK River Prize
The video that helped Hills to Levels win the UK River Prize 2018.
David Warburton MP introduces Rivers Authorities Bill to Parliament
New Rivers Authorities and Land Drainage Bill aims to put Somerset Rivers Authority on a secure footing and give Somerset extra flood protection and resilience.
SRA flood works help drivers turn the corner
Thousands of drivers will benefit from works funded by Somerset Rivers Authority to reduce flooding on a notorious blind corner near Huish Episcopi.
Aerial video: Natural flood works in the Somerset landscape
Eye-opening and impressive. Somerset's landscape filmed from the sky, to show natural flood management works like ponds in context.
Video: New ponds help Slow the Flow on hillside farms
A short video with aerial footage showing a new cascade of ponds at Brompton Ralph in West Somerset, funded by Somerset Rivers Authority.