Research and analysis

Natural Flood Management Programme: initial findings

This report explains the benefits of the Natural Flood Management Programme and celebrates its successes.

Applies to England

Documents

Using the power of nature to increase flood resilience

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Natural flood management uses nature-based solutions to manage the risk of flooding and coastal erosion.

The Natural Flood Management Programme had 60 pilot projects across England. It received £15 million of funding from government and was managed by the Environment Agency.

The report explains the benefits provided by the Natural Flood Management programme and celebrates its successes. It includes case studies of natural flood management projects that were part of the programme.

Published 1 November 2021