The latest news and blogs from the world of Slow The Flow, this page is updated regularly with a range of topical articles.
NFM volunteering inspired my academic research career path
Hi, my name is Sam Townsend. I am a final year BSc(Hons) Geography student at the University of Huddersfield and a regular volunteer at Slow The Flow Calderdale (STF). My
Slow the Flow Review of the Year – 2021
Thank you to everyone who has supported our work over the course of 2021. Even with Covid-19 still in our midst, we have had a very busy year as we continue to develop new schemes, partnerships,
How you can help the National Trust learn more about flooding at Hardcastle Crags
Fixed point photography posts will mean experts can study changes in river levels. The National Trust and Slow the Flow are asking the public to get involved and help track
The Multiple Benefits of Healthy Soils
Guest blog by Jane Rowling, Farm and Rural Liaison Officer, Calder and Colne Rivers Trust Soil is something many of us take for granted. Unless we are dealing with plants,
How do trees help mitigate flood risk?
Guest blog by Christina Hooley at Treesponsiblity Slow The Flow has worked closely with Treesponsibility for over 5 years through The Source Partnership, a group of organisations who collectively work
PEOPLE URGED TO BE PREPARED FOR FLOODS WITH WETTER WINTER ON THE CARDS
By Emily Beament, PA Environment Correspondent The UK could be hit by a wetter-than-normal winter, experts said, as households are urged to be prepared for the risk of flooding. A
Please help us and the environment this Christmas
Instead of sending Christmas Cards this year, please help us by donating the money you would have spent, it will not only help us, it will help the environment. Slow The Flow is
A letter from our chair to our MP
Dear Craig, Lords’ amendment to the Environment Bill As one of your constituents I sincerely hope you will be voting for the Lord’s amendment to the Environment Bill this afternoon
The Environment Agency have just completed their national Natural Flood Management (NFM) Programme earlier this year
Since 2017 they have invested £15 million of funding from government to benefit people and learn more about NFM through 60 pilot projects across England. The Natural Flood Management Report