Van Oord water injection dredging vessel Borr, on the River Parrett with its front cutter arm and suction hose extended in the water.

Positive first results from SRA dredging trials

Trials of different dredging methods on the River Parrett produced promising initial results for Somerset Rivers Authority. Evidence so far suggests that work done at the right times, in the right places, could be much cheaper, more effective, and better for the environment, local residents and farmers.

Van Oord water injection dredging vessel Borr advances along River Parrett, for work funded by Somerset Rivers Authority.

Dredging the Parrett: new era advances

New techniques for dredging the River Parrett are tried out, as Somerset Rivers Authority seeks cheaper and better ways of maintaining tidal rivers.

SRA saves flood bank from badger risk

Flood defences put at risk of collapse by badgers have been protected in a scheme funded by Somerset Rivers Authority and delivered by the Environment Agency. No badgers were moved or harmed in the work.

Dunster Flood Group members with Nicola Dawson of the Community Resilience in Somerset Partnership at Dunster's new community equipment store

SRA grant boosts new Dunster Flood Group

Somerset Rivers Authority has funded a community equipment store in Dunster. Its kit will help Dunster's new Flood Group fight flooding.

An aerial view of two new SRA-funded river channels at Beer Wall under the A372 near Othery, branching off from the River Sowy and Langacre Rhyne.

Flow doubles as Somerset Rivers Authority funds new flood relief channels

Two new river channels flow on the Somerset Levels, as major works funded by the SRA give extra protection against flooding.

Views wanted on Bridgwater Tidal Barrier site

Two sites have emerged as the most promising locations for a Bridgwater Tidal Barrier - and people are now being urged to say which they prefer, and why - so that one site can go forward for more detailed analysis.