Protecting your property from #flooding doesn't always cost a fortune. You may be able to make cheap but effective changes, such as adding air brick covers or re-pointing your bricks. 🏘️💧 Take a look at some ideas here: thefloodhub.co.uk/wp-content/u...

💧Lesson 4 ‘Upper, Middle and Lower Course, Part 2’ – Now live 🌍 2️⃣Formation of 2 landforms found in the middle course 4️⃣Formation of 4 landforms found in the lower course There’s a lot to remember, but we’ve broken it down with graphics, images and videos✅ 🔗 thefloodhub.co.uk/ks4-river-la...

💧Lesson 3 ‘Upper, Middle and Lower Course, Part 1’ – Now live 🌍 🧠The Bradshaw model 4️⃣ Step by step formation of 4 landforms found in the upper course We’ve designed simple and clear graphics to show the formation of these landforms too! 🔗 thefloodhub.co.uk/ks4-river-la... #KS4 #GCSE

💧Lesson 2 ‘Long and Cross Profiles’ – Now live 🌍 🤔Students often struggle with these, but our lesson clearly explains both components before exploring: - River discharge - Velocity - Cross-sectional area - And more! Access them here🔗 thefloodhub.co.uk/ks4-river-la... #KS4 #GCSE #Year11 #Geography

Lesson 1 ‘River Processes’ – Now live 🌍 Can your #GCSE students explain❓: - Tributaries - Abrasion - Suspension Our lesson covers all these and more, before giving students an opportunity at practicing some GCSE style questions. Access them here🔗 thefloodhub.co.uk/ks4-river-la... #Geography

🤔What’s included in our NEW #KS4 River Landscapes package? 🚣River processes like saltation 🏔️Landforms like gorges 📈Flashy hydrographs ❌Floodplain zoning And much more! Access them here🔗 thefloodhub.co.uk/ks4-river-la... #Geography #GeographyTeacher #GSCEGeography #GCSE #PhysicalGeography

🚨👩‍🏫🎒Our NEW #KS4 River Landscapes #Geography package created by @thefloodhubpeople.bsky.social has launched📚 It includes: 🚣River processes 🏔️Long & cross profiles 🌊Upper, middle, lower course of a river 💧Flooding 📈Hydrographs ⛏️& management Access them here🔗 thefloodhub.co.uk/ks4-river-la...

⚠️ There are currently 7 #flood alerts and 1 flood warning across the North West. 🌊 Flood Warning: #Burrow Beck at #Lancaster 💧 Flood Alerts across #Cumbria and #Lancashire. Check if you’re at risk and sign up for flood alerts here: thefloodhub.co.uk/am-i-at-risk...

It's important to be aware of some of the dangers & risks that entering #floodwater can cause: ⚠️Hidden danger ⚠️Fast flowing water ⚠️Dangerous objects ⚠️Contamination ⚠️Electricity Check out our resource for more info➡️ thefloodhub.co.uk/wp-content/u...

✏️Teachers, do you know about #NaturalFloodManagement? #NFM involves mimicking or working with nature! 🌲💧 Our #flooding #KS2 #education package provide a fun and interactive way for children to learn about this important topic. Access them here🔗 thefloodhub.co.uk/ks2-flooding...

#FloodFactFriday 🌊 Did you know… Every £1 invested in flood defences prevents around £8 in economic damage, meaning this investment alone is expected to shield the economy from more than £10 billion in losses. Read more on our website thefloodhub.co.uk/news/1-4bn-f...

#Teachers, is #ClimateChange part of your curriculum?🌡️🌍 We have a #KS2 #education package which aims to increase pupils’ knowledge on climate change, its causes & the effects!📖🌡️ Check it out here➡️ thefloodhub.co.uk/ks2-climate-... #Geography #UKEdChat #GeographyTeacher

The sun’s out and gardens are getting some attention 🌱☀️ Did you know your garden can help reduce flood risk? Rain gardens, permeable paving and water butts can all help soak up rainwater 💧 Read more: thefloodhub.co.uk/blog/how-you...

Traditional hessian #sandbags are not the best option for flood defence as they are heavy, easily rot and are not always available at the time of #flooding! Find out why alternative sandbags are a better option: thefloodhub.co.uk/wp-content/u...

Our ‘Property Flood Resilient House’ resource highlights a range of practical #flood resistant and resilient measures that can be used to better protect your #property. Explore our interactive #PFR house to learn more: thefloodhub.co.uk/pfr/#section-3

🌊⚠️ Does your community have a #flood plan? Community Flood Plans help neighbours prepare, respond and support each other when flooding happens. Download our guide to get started: thefloodhub.co.uk/wp-content/u...

We hope you have enjoyed following our 'Understanding #Riparian Ownership' focus week. Have you found anything new out?🤔 Our Riparian Owner toolkit contains all the resources we’ve shared🔗 thefloodhub.co.uk/riparian-own... If you’ve any questions, or contact us here ➡️ thefloodhub.co.uk/contact-us/

Do you want to find out the answers to our #riparian owner quiz? 🤔 Give our quiz a go and the answers will be revealed 🔗 thefloodhub.co.uk/riparian-own... How many did you get right?💭 #WatercourseOwner #FloodRisk #FloodAware #LandownerResponsibilities #Landowner

🤯 Question 5➡ Properties D, E and F are riparian owners. What could they do next? A. Install an access gate B. Create an inspection and maintenance schedule C. Ensure any grass clippings or pollution doesn’t enter the watercourse D. All of the above ➡ thefloodhub.co.uk/riparian-own...

🤔#RiparianOwner Quiz Question 4... Which out of the properties D. E and F are riparian owners? A. All of them B. E and F C. None of them ➡ thefloodhub.co.uk/riparian-own... #WatercourseOwner #FloodRisk #FloodAware #LandownerResponsibilities #Landowner #Riparian

🤯Time for question 3➡ Property C would like to farm their land. In which direction should the tractor cultivate the land? A. Horizontally B. Vertically C. Apply a mix of land management techniques ➡ thefloodhub.co.uk/riparian-own... #WatercourseOwner #FloodRisk #FloodAware #Landowner #Riparian

🤔 #RiparianOwner Question 2 Property B noticed a large tree has fallen into the channel shown behind the house. The tree is causing a blockage in the channel which is impeding the flow of water. Should they… ➡ thefloodhub.co.uk/riparian-own...

Question 1🤯 Property A shows a row of terraced houses. Are these properties #riparian owners? A. Yes B. No Cast your vote here➡ thefloodhub.co.uk/riparian-own... #FloodRisk #FloodAware #Landowner

Time to put your riparian knowledge to the test! We’ve covered a lot this week, let’s see how much you can remember.🤔 We’ll be sharing the questions throughout today, but take the quiz here and see how many you can get correct! ➡️ thefloodhub.co.uk/riparian-own... #FloodRisk #FloodAware #Riparian

#RiparianOwners are encouraged to manage their watercourse and land sustainably where possible. This may include: 🌲planting trees 🦆restoring wetlands 🚜incorporating buffer strips or wildflower planting on farmland. To find out about what works require a permit, click here🔗 www.gov.uk/permission-w...

🧑‍🌾Riparian owners who are #farmers should consider actions to reduce the risk of pollution like: 🌾 prevent drainage from flowing into watercourses 🐄 Keeping livestock away from banks and watercourses 🚜 Ensuring animal carcasses are removed Landowner section🔗 thefloodhub.co.uk/landowner/#r...

🌲A #riparian owner may consider the management of trees and bushes alongside and within the watercourse. 💧You should leave tree branches and roots in the channel where possible and only remove them if they pose a risk to flooding or obstruct navigation. 🔗 thefloodhub.co.uk/wp-content/u...

🦺Are you a riparian owner and planning to carry out maintenance work on your watercourse? Before starting any tasks you must prioritise your safety!👷 The maintenance which should be undertaken is unique to each watercourse.💧 🔗 thefloodhub.co.uk/wp-content/u...

💧So far this week, we’ve discussed the rights and responsibilities of a #riparian owner But what do these actually involve? What actions need to be taken, and how should they be carried out? Check out this blog written by @thefloodhubpeople.bsky.social here 🔗 thefloodhub.co.uk/blog/riparia...

📹Check out our Riparian Owner animation here👇. It highlights some of the different situations where a property is a riparian owner👇 #WatercourseOwner #FloodRisk #FloodAware #LandownerResponsibilities #Landowner #Riparian