Friends of the Dales is continuing its programme of talks with A Nature-based Approach to Flood Management on January 22 at 5pm.
The discussion will delve into the work of Ousewem, a project committed to boosting flood resilience in North Yorkshire communities by adopting ‘nature-based solutions’ and techniques like wetland creation, leaky dams, and tree and hedge planting.
The project also aims to enhance the environment and promote a sustainable agricultural landscape.
Amanda Crossfield from Yorkshire Dales Rivers Trust, the project’s main delivery partner, will host the event, sharing insights into its ongoing work with farmers and landowners within the Swale, Ure, Nidd, and Ouse river catchments.
The event will conclude with an online Q&A session.
Ousewem, funded by Defra, forms part of the £200 million Flood and Coastal Innovation Programmes managed by the Environment Agency.
The talk is free and can be booked at www.friendsofthedales.org.uk/events.
Friends of the Dales also has more than 30 online talk videos on its YouTube channel, covering a variety of environmental topics.