The latest news and blogs from the world of Slow The Flow, this page is updated regularly with a range of topical articles.
Initial Appraisal of Hydrograph and Leaky Dams at Hardscastle Crags, 16th March 2019
After the recent deluge, it would appear that the 340+ leaky dams built in Hardcastle Crags have done their job, at least in part. You can view footage, taken and
National Trust Press Release
Nature and people to benefit from a £2.6 million environmental project in West Yorkshire Work has started on a two year £2.6 million natural flood management[1] project in West Yorkshire
Slow the Flow Summary – December 2018
At this time of year, we are of course uneasily reminded of the anniversary of our raison d’être; the Boxing Day Flood of 2015. So as we head to the
Flood threat may result in people being moved to new areas
People may have to be moved away from high-risk areas as climate change makes flooding more likely and more severe in the UK, the government has said. See more here https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2018/nov/26/uk-flooding-threat-people-moved-michael-gove-climate-change
Urban SuDS Case Study: Scout Road Academy, Mytholmroyd
Over 300 trees planted to create a diverse living boundary around the school field and to reduce the amount of rainwater reaching the ground What? As part of the ‘Soak
Slowing the Flow – on iPM
Slow the Flow was recently on BBC iPM. Click here for the interview.
Urban SuDS Case Study: Domestic Garden, Luddendenfoot
lawns to replace hard paving What? Front garden / Drive way into grassy garden Where? Family home (1880s’s 4 bed semi-detached house), Halifax. When? Spring 2018 Design:We had too much concrete and hard standing
Creating a Shed Green Roof
At our semi-detached house in Halifax, we have built a lean-to shed for our bikes and bins, to free up some space in the garage. So far, so very mundane…
Urban SuDS Case Study: Permeable Drive, Heptonstall
Permeable drive What? We needed to create a driveway at our home. The ground was originally a lawn and we were aware that making a hard surface drive would increase