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Update on our Flood Warning Service

Tue 8th Oct 2024 at 07:00

This summer, we hosted a series of focus group sessions to gather feedback on our Groundwater Flood Warning Service. We want to thank the 25 participants who contributed their time and thoughts. Your insights were incredibly valuable, and we're excited to share how we plan to implement your suggestions to enhance the service.

What have the boreholes ever done for us?

Mon 29th Jul 2024 at 08:00

Project Groundwater is working to improve awareness about groundwater flooding and monitor when and where groundwater emerges. This couldn't be done without boreholes. But why, and what are they?

Meet our Master's students adding to groundwater flooding research

Tue 28th May 2024 at 07:00

Groundwater flooding is under-researched. To respond ot this, Project Groundwater is supporting three Master's students at the University of the West of England (UWE) in completing their dissertations on topics related to Project Groundwater. In this blog, we introduce you to Rachel, Natasha and Tanith, and hear about their projects.

Why we focus on people, not property

Mon 13th May 2024 at 06:00

We are working with Project Groundwater Greater Lincolnshire to produce the next nationally leading piece of research into the impact flooding has on mental health. We believe we should focus on protecting people, not property. This research will support better guidance on approaching flood risk management from a people-focused view.

Funding in Flood Risk Management and the potential to do more

Tue 7th May 2024 at 07:00

Jed Ramsay, Project Leader for Project Groundwater, recently presented to the Thames RFCC. In this blog, he talks about what the RFCCs are and the struggle with funding in Flood Risk Management.

Groundwater Rising - the podcast dedicated to putting groundwater on the flood management map

Thu 2nd May 2024 at 06:00

Project Groundwater has produced its very own podcast! Groundwater Rising is dedicated to ensuring that groundwater flooding is considered equally alongside other sources of flooding. Host Katie Hargrave-Smith speaks to community members affected by groundwater flooding, and uncovers the latest research, innovation and insights from the water industry, academia and beyond. The first episode, on the topic of resilience, was released today, and you can listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!

Project Groundwater's first Annual Report released

Mon 1st Apr 2024 at 00:00

We are proud to publish our first Project Groundwater Annual Report.

Project Groundwater participates in South Oxford Flood Event

Thu 28th Mar 2024 at 11:39

Project Groundwater was invited to participate in the South Oxford Flood Event, which attracted over 80 residents. Organised by Hinksey ward Labour councillors Anna Railton and Naomi Waite, this well-attended event comprised of a chaired panel discussion, followed by a Q&A session.

Groundwater Flood Warning Service FAQs

Tue 19th Mar 2024 at 09:00

Project Groundwater is currently developing a groundwater flood warning service. Our aim is to have this service ready by winter 2024. This FAQs blog will address all the common questions and queries that came up while promoting our groundwater flood warning service prototype.

Your insurance questions answered

Mon 12th Feb 2024 at 15:30

When we visit our pilot communities to speak with the community, one of the most frequent recurring topics is home insurance. Many are concerned that the release of our freely available groundwater flood risk maps will be used by insurers to increase home insurance premiums. We have been taking time to consider this topic and have been speaking to the experts at Flood Re to ensure we can share the best advice and knowledge on insurance and groundwater flooding.

Communities should prepare for groundwater flooding

Mon 5th Feb 2024 at 15:30

Communities across the Berkshire Downs and Chiltern Hills should be prepared for groundwater flooding. Residents can check their risk on the government website. If you are in an area that is not covered by the Environment Agency's groundwater flood alerts but have previously experienced groundwater flooding, you should prepare for groundwater flooding over the coming weeks.

From Home Village to Global Research: A Journey into Climate Change and Flood Risk Resilience

Thu 7th Dec 2023 at 10:00

In this blog, Claude Nsobya, the PhD student funded by Project Groundwater, shares his career journey, his focus for the first year of his PhD and what he plans to do next.

How do we plan to address groundwater flood risk in planning?

Thu 23rd Nov 2023 at 09:30

Alex Totty, Sustainable Drainage Officer at Buckinghamshire Council, project manages our Placemaking Workstream. In this blog, he outlines the issues we face when addressing groundwater flood risk in planning and how Project Groundwater plans to respond.

New Research Opportunity Released on the Mental Health Impacts of Flooding

Wed 8th Nov 2023 at 09:09

We are launching a mental health project with Project Groundwater Greater Lincolnshire to specifically look at the mental health impacts of flooding. The project requires extensive academic input and direction, as well as guidance and knowledge from mental health practitioners, health economists, communities, and individuals previously affected by flooding.

Why aren't all our pilot communities covered by our new groundwater flood warning service?

Fri 29th Sep 2023 at 09:40

Project Groundwater is delivering a new groundwater flood warning dashboard and alert system. The vision is that residents will be able to view live data about the water table and receive alerts if there is a risk of groundwater flooding. However, at this time, the system will only cover seven of our communities; Colnbrook with Poyle and Hinksey Park will not be covered. We explain why below.

Communities devastated by groundwater to receive support

Mon 17th Apr 2023 at 08:00

Project Groundwater launches to support communities to be more resilient to groundwater flooding.

Our Community Readiness Survey Results

Fri 14th Apr 2023 at 08:00

Find out some key findings from our recent survey, and how we plan to use them.

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