SRA helps flood wardens Slow the Flow
Major natural flood management works near Yeovil, funded by Somerset Rivers Authority, help to protect villages, hamlets and roads.
Bridgwater Tidal Barrier public drop-in session – Monday, 10 July
A public drop-in session to let people know the latest news about the Bridgwater Tidal Barrier scheme is being held on Monday, 10 July at Bridgwater Town Hall.
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.
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.
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.
New dredging to begin on River Parrett: a pre-start briefing
A detailed briefing about new dredging of 750 metres of the River Parrett for Somerset Rivers Authority in 2016.
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.
Design work to begin on Bridgwater Tidal Barrier
Consultants have been appointed to carry out detailed technical work on a barrier in the River Parrett to protect homes and businesses in Bridgwater from the risk of tidal flooding.
Somerset Rivers Authority approves new dredging on River Parrett
A fresh round of dredging on the River Parrett will begin next year (2016), after Somerset Rivers Authority agreed to target a stretch between Northmoor and the M5.