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Checklists to help you prepare your business for flooding
The purpose of Thames Estuary 2100 (TE2100) and the challenges it aims to address.
How to conduct flood investigations under section 19 of the Flood and Water Management Act 2010.
Standard rules for installing a clear span bridge up to 8 metres span and 4.2 metres wide across a main river.
When and how risk management authorities should use climate change allowances for flood and coastal risk projects, schemes and strategies.
Standard rules for installing and using boreholes and temporary trial pits within a floodplain.
Find out about Compliance Assessment Reports, assessments, inspections and permit reviews, and what the Environment Agency will do if you do not follow the rules.
How to keep your reservoir operating safely. For reservoir owners, operators and those maintaining or operating large raised reservoirs in England.
Find all the documents, data and maps that make up the Humber river basin district river basin management plan.
Find out how you can use natural options to reduce flooding in your area, who to contact for advice, and if you can get funding.
Information on peak river flow allowances for flood risk assessments, and flood and coastal risk projects, schemes and strategies.
As a risk management authority (RMA) you can appraise your FCERM project, prepare your business case and submit it for technical and financial approval.
Flood and coastal erosion risk management grant-in-aid projects: approval forms and guidance for risk management authorities.
The Environment Agency’s aims and objectives for Thames Estuary 2100.
The dangers of flash flooding and how to stay safe.
Standard rules for constructing an outfall pipe up to 500mm diameter through a headwall into a main river.
The outcomes that the Environment Agency will work with its partners to achieve along the Thames Estuary by 2100.
Guidance for organisations applying to join the Defra Flood Rescue National Asset Register
A summary of the main programmes and strategic initiatives to protect and improve the water environment.
Find out how to sign up to, use and understand the Flood Guidance Statement.
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