Become flood aware

We're running a flood awareness campaign to help take the hassle out of preparing a plan for when you may be affected by flooding. The initiative is timely. Not only have recent weeks shown that flooding is a growing problem in the UK, but our own research also revealed that nearly three in four people in Leicestershire do not have a plan in place.

We found that while valuable resources are available, these resources are dispersed and sometimes difficult to find. To help people get started, we have gathered the information into a step-by-step guide. From community support, which 70% of survey participants were interested in, to making a household plan and signing up for flood alerts, find out what you can do to boost your resilience.?

Become flood aware

Could nature help us become flood-resilient?

Working with nature for communities

Restoring catchments to a more natural state not only benefits rivers it can also play an important role in delaying and lowering flood peaks. Natural flood management is what we do locally to reduce the impact on communities.?

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The latest from the catchment

The Trent catchment has seen a busy few months of delivery, research and community work.? Highlights include a much-needed funding boost to support the recovery of often overlooked freshwater species, such as the lamprey.

Our team of specialists has also been on the ground, reducing flood risk, and improving river habitat and pollution. We have also seen spectacular volunteering efforts and a rowathon fundraiser at sea on the HMS Trent.

Not all heroes wear capes - some wear waders

Lead volunteer, Jan, and her team have been working hard in the Mease. Bashing Himalayan balsam, a 2.5m tall, invasive, non-native species, the volunteers have cleared an impressive 12km stretch of watercourse.?Thanks to Jan's commitment, volunteers ran 80 sessions during the summer and also cleared 22 bags of litter from the river. We're now recruiting new river Mease volunteers for next year.?

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Reducing nutrient pollution in the Mease

We have completed a range of projects in the Mease catchment this summer. Most recently, we've created 5 re-profiled bends, 5 scrapes of over 1000m2 and two backwaters. These will help reduce the amount of excess nutrients in the SSSI- and SAC-protected river.

A new lease of life for salmon in?the Trent?

The fish pass in Colwick is a welcome move towards connectivity in the Trent.?Trent Rivers Trust’s Dr Scott Mckenzie weighs in on its significance.

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Supporting the return of lamprey

Like many other migratory species, the journey of the river and sea lamprey is made more difficult every step of the way. We're hoping to ease the pressure by identifying habitat that could support the return of the now-endangered species.?