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.
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.
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.
“Lump of concrete” removed at Dunball sluice
Somerset County Council has teamed up with Somerset Rivers Authority to improve the flow of water and lessen dangerous turbulence through King's Sedgemoor Drain at Dunball north of Bridgwater. Benefits include protecting the two bridges which carry the A38 over King's Sedgemoor Drain at Dunball, and reducing the impact of any future local flooding.
Video: Woodland planting to slow down water
See 6,000 trees planted to help soak up groundwater and prevent excessive run-off. SRA chairman John Osman, landowner Lord Cameron and land management expert Ben Thorne all feature in this video filmed near Ilminster.
6,000 trees planted to ‘Slow the Flow’
Ten acres of new woodland are created in the catchment of the River Isle, on Lord Cameron’s estate at Dillington near Ilminster.
Community Flood Resilience Plans help villages on Somerset Levels
Communities on the Somerset Levels get detailed plans to help them prepare for and respond to any future flooding.
New gates to stop motorists driving through floods
New gates across the Somerset Levels and Moors will be used during serious floods to close roads, keep motorists safe and avoid making unnecessary demands on firefighters and police.
Somerset Rivers Authority funds dredging of Cripps River
The Cripps River on the Somerset Levels is dredged, as part of a Somerset Rivers Authority plan to improve flood defences across the county.