High Water Common Ground + Panel Discussion U
Extreme flooding events in recent years have devastated countless communities throughout the UK, and it is only a matter of time before such destructive waters are seen again. Beyond the immediate, obvious loss of livelihood and business, the impacts of these floods have permeated much deeper, affecting communities both physically and psychologically, and affecting the relationships between the people most affected and those charged with alleviating the damage.
But from amidst this chaos, communities have pulled together more strongly than ever, and opportunity has emerged to find new and innovative solutions to the threat of flooding. These are solutions that have the potential to satisfy every stakeholder, and benefit land and water on every level. Such ‘natural’ flood risk management techniques are in no way a universal or absolute solution, but their potential for significant contribution to flood pressure alleviation is widely accepted.
In a documentary-meets-toolkit, High Water Common Ground meets the communities most affected by flooding, examines the needs of the parties involved, and explores some of the most innovative methods of flood risk management using real examples from around the country.
The screening will be followed by a short film from the local Working with Water project; a partnership between Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust, Sheffield City Council and the Environment agency, which highlights the natural flood management techniques that are being implemented across our area.
This screening will be followed by a panel of experts discussing the film including Keith Tomkins, Sheffield Lakeland Landscape Manager, and filmmaker Andrew Clark.
Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust
Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust is a registered charity, working together with the local community to achieve a better future for wildlife, people and the green spaces we all love. From creating habitats for endangered species such as curlew, swift and watervole, to managing 15 nature reserves, and promoting the benefits of nature for everyone, the Trust is committed to helping nature recover across our area.
- Duration
- 2 hours
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