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Flood Funding Hits £1M Mark for Landowner Schemes
10 Jan
Summary
- Funding scheme for natural flood management nears £1m.
- 60 landowners have participated in the initiative.
- Measures mimic natural processes for water storage.
A vital funding scheme designed to help landowners implement natural flood management techniques has successfully disbursed nearly £1 million. This initiative, a collaborative effort between Calderdale Council and the Environment Agency, has now entered its sixth round, engaging a total of 60 landowners.
The environmentally conscious measures are ingeniously crafted to emulate natural hydrological processes. Their primary function involves facilitating the temporary storage of water within the landscape, thereby mitigating flood risks in a sustainable manner.
This progressive approach is highlighted as a cost-effective strategy, promising enduring protection against flooding. Beyond its defensive capabilities, the scheme significantly contributes to enriching the local natural environment, offering dual benefits to the community and ecosystem.
