https://simplecast.com Groundwater Rising Groundwater flooding is forgotten flooding. It surprises people, comes up slowly from below and takes ages to go away. Often devastating, too little is known about it... this podcast aims to change that. Project Groundwater en Thu, 26 Mar 2026 05:05:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 05:05:11 +0000 https://groundwater-rising.simplecast.com Groundwater Rising https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/f4d7f08f-1b70-4ce9-b90d-9af0de1502cc/4d984d3f-13b0-442d-afcd-12da7f5b7b03/3000x3000/gr-logo-v2.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://groundwater-rising.simplecast.com episodic Groundwater flooding is forgotten flooding. It surprises people, comes up slowly from below and takes ages to go away. Often devastating, too little is known about it... this podcast aims to change that. Project Groundwater false https://feeds.simplecast.com/nwwuA1t6 flooding, groundwater flooding, water Project Groundwater andy.taylor@bwlb.co.uk 58b594e7-9c64-428b-9971-8757d71d139a Systems Thinking and Lessons Learnt in the Subsurface Rhiannon Marchi-Smith is an independent hydrogeologist specialising in groundwater, mine water, and subsurface risk management. Her work focuses on connecting science, policy, and decision-making regarding underground water resources.

Rhiannon has learnt through experience what works when trying to communicate complex science to communities affected by groundwater flooding. She has hard-earned lessons to share in terms of turning evidence into action that makes a difference.

In this episode, Rhiannon and host Helen discuss topics including:

  • The lessons that working with mining communities taught Rhiannon about communication between organisations and local people
  • Why significant budget and time should be allocated to engaging with the community, particularly before a project starts
  • How mining has left some parts of the country with a permanently changed groundwater context
  • Why Rhiannon thinks narrative story-telling concepts can massively improve the impact of technical reports

This is an essential listen to anyone currently involved in a community-based project. The insights and advice in this episode could help you out a lot.

 

Have a story you’d like to share on Groundwater Rising? 

Email groundwaterrising@projectgroundwater.co.uk

To find out more about Project Groundwater, visit projectgroundwater.co.uk

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]]> Thu, 26 Mar 2026 05:05:00 +0000 andy.taylor@bwlb.co.uk (Rhiannon Marchi-Smith, Helen Banyard) https://groundwater-rising.simplecast.com/episodes/subsurface-and-lessons-in-systems-thinking-LdjszoA4 Rhiannon Marchi-Smith is an independent hydrogeologist specialising in groundwater, mine water, and subsurface risk management. Her work focuses on connecting science, policy, and decision-making regarding underground water resources.

Rhiannon has learnt through experience what works when trying to communicate complex science to communities affected by groundwater flooding. She has hard-earned lessons to share in terms of turning evidence into action that makes a difference.

In this episode, Rhiannon and host Helen discuss topics including:

  • The lessons that working with mining communities taught Rhiannon about communication between organisations and local people
  • Why significant budget and time should be allocated to engaging with the community, particularly before a project starts
  • How mining has left some parts of the country with a permanently changed groundwater context
  • Why Rhiannon thinks narrative story-telling concepts can massively improve the impact of technical reports

This is an essential listen to anyone currently involved in a community-based project. The insights and advice in this episode could help you out a lot.

 

Have a story you’d like to share on Groundwater Rising? 

Email groundwaterrising@projectgroundwater.co.uk

To find out more about Project Groundwater, visit projectgroundwater.co.uk

Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Go to www.youtube.com/@GroundwaterRising

]]> Systems Thinking and Lessons Learnt in the Subsurface Rhiannon Marchi-Smith, Helen Banyard 00:36:59 Rhiannon Marchi-Smith shares her expertise on subsurface water and how to break down silos to turn evidence into action Rhiannon Marchi-Smith shares her expertise on subsurface water and how to break down silos to turn evidence into action mining, subsurface, flooding, systems thinking, groundwater false full 25 1e0fc117-afc9-448b-a3d2-dd64a6385cb7 Puddle Parks - Play, Community & Understanding Water Hazel Cottle is an occupational therapist and mother whose innovative idea, Puddle Parks, reimagines how families engage with the outdoors—especially on rainy days. Her work centres on harnessing the physical and mental health benefits of spending time outside, even in wet weather, inspired by both her clinical experience and her belief in the power of nature to spark joy and connection.

In this episode (new host Helen's first) Hazel joins Helen to introduce the concept of Puddle Parks and to talk about the wider issues of understanding how rain, water, environment, community and climate are linked. Could innovative ideas like Puddle Parks help people understand - from an early age - rainfall patterns, how water and ground interact, as well as help communities adapt to changing weather linked to climate change

Hazel introduced PuddleParks through her TED and TEDxBrighton talk (which you can watch here), highlighting how purpose‑designed outdoor spaces can turn rain into an invitation rather than a barrier. These playful environments use rain‑activated features such as light, sound and water‑driven movement to encourage accessible and inclusive community, curiosity, and adventure for children and adults alike.

Have a story you’d like to share on Groundwater Rising? 

Email groundwaterrising@projectgroundwater.co.uk

To find out more about Project Groundwater, visit projectgroundwater.co.uk

Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Go to www.youtube.com/@GroundwaterRising

]]> Thu, 26 Feb 2026 05:05:00 +0000 andy.taylor@bwlb.co.uk (Helen Banyard, Hazel Cottle) https://groundwater-rising.simplecast.com/episodes/puddle-parks-play-community-understanding-water-zqgx6wDv Hazel Cottle is an occupational therapist and mother whose innovative idea, Puddle Parks, reimagines how families engage with the outdoors—especially on rainy days. Her work centres on harnessing the physical and mental health benefits of spending time outside, even in wet weather, inspired by both her clinical experience and her belief in the power of nature to spark joy and connection.

In this episode (new host Helen's first) Hazel joins Helen to introduce the concept of Puddle Parks and to talk about the wider issues of understanding how rain, water, environment, community and climate are linked. Could innovative ideas like Puddle Parks help people understand - from an early age - rainfall patterns, how water and ground interact, as well as help communities adapt to changing weather linked to climate change

Hazel introduced PuddleParks through her TED and TEDxBrighton talk (which you can watch here), highlighting how purpose‑designed outdoor spaces can turn rain into an invitation rather than a barrier. These playful environments use rain‑activated features such as light, sound and water‑driven movement to encourage accessible and inclusive community, curiosity, and adventure for children and adults alike.

Have a story you’d like to share on Groundwater Rising? 

Email groundwaterrising@projectgroundwater.co.uk

To find out more about Project Groundwater, visit projectgroundwater.co.uk

Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Go to www.youtube.com/@GroundwaterRising

]]> Puddle Parks - Play, Community & Understanding Water Helen Banyard, Hazel Cottle 00:32:40 What are Puddle Parks and how could they help build understanding - from an early age - of water, ground and flooding? What are Puddle Parks and how could they help build understanding - from an early age - of water, ground and flooding? puddle parks, rainfall, flooding, groundwater flooding false full 24 0e2ef16f-0d70-4c63-9d96-8c5e5d782115 Mental Health & Flooding - New Research In her final episode hosting Groundwater Rising (before handing over to new host Helen Banyard), host Katie interviews Matt Georges, founder of Orbital Applied Economics about mental health and flooding.

Historically, investment in flood prevention and flood defences has mainly been in physical structures. But more and more is being understood about the importance of community flood resilience, and behind this lies the issue of mental health. Being flooded affects mental health greatly, but it's hard to put an economic value on mental health impacts... which means its importance may be being under considered in decisions about which interventions to fund.

Matt is leading the ground-breaking FloodMind research project that aims to fill a research gap (very little has been done about mental health and flooding) and then work towards a mathematical model that can better understand the mental health impacts and their economic value - specifically in terms of groundwater flooding.

In a funding decision-making context that often boils down to cost, the aim of Flood Mind is to provide more of an evidence-based platform for mental health to be given more importance in future flood scheme funding.

To find out more about FloodMind, visit floodmind.co.uk

Have a story you’d like to share on Groundwater Rising? 

Email groundwaterrising@projectgroundwater.co.uk

To find out more about Project Groundwater, visit projectgroundwater.co.uk

Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Go to www.youtube.com/@GroundwaterRising

]]> Thu, 29 Jan 2026 05:05:00 +0000 andy.taylor@bwlb.co.uk (Matt Georges, Katie Hargrave-Smith) https://groundwater-rising.simplecast.com/episodes/mental-health-flooding-new-research-lpxXGkco In her final episode hosting Groundwater Rising (before handing over to new host Helen Banyard), host Katie interviews Matt Georges, founder of Orbital Applied Economics about mental health and flooding.

Historically, investment in flood prevention and flood defences has mainly been in physical structures. But more and more is being understood about the importance of community flood resilience, and behind this lies the issue of mental health. Being flooded affects mental health greatly, but it's hard to put an economic value on mental health impacts... which means its importance may be being under considered in decisions about which interventions to fund.

Matt is leading the ground-breaking FloodMind research project that aims to fill a research gap (very little has been done about mental health and flooding) and then work towards a mathematical model that can better understand the mental health impacts and their economic value - specifically in terms of groundwater flooding.

In a funding decision-making context that often boils down to cost, the aim of Flood Mind is to provide more of an evidence-based platform for mental health to be given more importance in future flood scheme funding.

To find out more about FloodMind, visit floodmind.co.uk

Have a story you’d like to share on Groundwater Rising? 

Email groundwaterrising@projectgroundwater.co.uk

To find out more about Project Groundwater, visit projectgroundwater.co.uk

Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Go to www.youtube.com/@GroundwaterRising

]]> Mental Health & Flooding - New Research Matt Georges, Katie Hargrave-Smith 00:40:24 New research on economic value of the mental health impacts of flooding aims to better inform interventions and guide funding New research on economic value of the mental health impacts of flooding aims to better inform interventions and guide funding floodmind, flooding, new research, mental health, community resilience false full 23 460ba197-7afe-483b-9e3f-3cf28cc9d230 Goodbye Katie, Hello Helen - What's Next for Groundwater Rising After nearly two years of presenting Groundwater Rising, Katie Hargrave-Smith is leaving to pursue a new role (full details in the episode) and hands over the microphone to Helen Banyard. Helen shares her background, including her journey to working within Flooding and Innovation.

Katie and Helen discuss everything from the emotional impact of flooding, to areas they want to explore with the podcast, as well as talking about Katie's insights and highlights from her time on the podcast. A lovely listen at the beginning of a new year and a new chapter for Groundwater Rising.

Thanks to Katie for building a superb foundation. Welcome Helen and here's to a fantastic future ahead.

Katie recorded an episode - which will be her last - on Mental Health that will publish at the end of January 2026, and then Helen's first episode will be at the end of February.

Have a story you’d like to share on Groundwater Rising? 

Email groundwaterrising@projectgroundwater.co.uk

To find out more about Project Groundwater, visit projectgroundwater.co.uk

Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Go to www.youtube.com/@GroundwaterRising

]]> Thu, 8 Jan 2026 05:05:00 +0000 andy.taylor@bwlb.co.uk (Helen Banyard, Katie Hargrave-Smith) https://groundwater-rising.simplecast.com/episodes/goodbye-katie-hello-helen-whats-next-for-groundwater-rising-agjH4IOv After nearly two years of presenting Groundwater Rising, Katie Hargrave-Smith is leaving to pursue a new role (full details in the episode) and hands over the microphone to Helen Banyard. Helen shares her background, including her journey to working within Flooding and Innovation.

Katie and Helen discuss everything from the emotional impact of flooding, to areas they want to explore with the podcast, as well as talking about Katie's insights and highlights from her time on the podcast. A lovely listen at the beginning of a new year and a new chapter for Groundwater Rising.

Thanks to Katie for building a superb foundation. Welcome Helen and here's to a fantastic future ahead.

Katie recorded an episode - which will be her last - on Mental Health that will publish at the end of January 2026, and then Helen's first episode will be at the end of February.

Have a story you’d like to share on Groundwater Rising? 

Email groundwaterrising@projectgroundwater.co.uk

To find out more about Project Groundwater, visit projectgroundwater.co.uk

Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Go to www.youtube.com/@GroundwaterRising

]]> Goodbye Katie, Hello Helen - What's Next for Groundwater Rising Helen Banyard, Katie Hargrave-Smith 00:19:41 With Katie off to pastures new, we meet Helen, the new host of Groundwater Rising and look forward to an exciting future for the podcast With Katie off to pastures new, we meet Helen, the new host of Groundwater Rising and look forward to an exciting future for the podcast project groundwater false full 22 8b5a0c1e-1d75-46c8-9f94-b01d7bb5efa1 Flood Source Interaction Dr Paul Ellis (Hydrolex) joins host Katie to share his expertise on how groundwater interacts with other water sources. Often, in flooding situations, there is a mistaken assumption that just one source of water is involved. But, understanding how all sources of water - including groundwater (which the least is known about) is vital to understand, plan for and mitigate flooding properly.

 

Have a story you’d like to share on Groundwater Rising? 

Email groundwaterrising@projectgroundwater.co.uk

To find out more about Project Groundwater, visit projectgroundwater.co.uk

Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Go to www.youtube.com/@GroundwaterRising

]]> Thu, 27 Nov 2025 05:05:00 +0000 andy.taylor@bwlb.co.uk (Project Groundwater) https://groundwater-rising.simplecast.com/episodes/flood-source-interaction-Tk6_NWhk Dr Paul Ellis (Hydrolex) joins host Katie to share his expertise on how groundwater interacts with other water sources. Often, in flooding situations, there is a mistaken assumption that just one source of water is involved. But, understanding how all sources of water - including groundwater (which the least is known about) is vital to understand, plan for and mitigate flooding properly.

 

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Email groundwaterrising@projectgroundwater.co.uk

To find out more about Project Groundwater, visit projectgroundwater.co.uk

Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Go to www.youtube.com/@GroundwaterRising

]]> Flood Source Interaction Project Groundwater 00:39:08 How does groundwater interact with other sources of flooding? How does groundwater interact with other sources of flooding? false full 21 9c0d9466-ec8c-4a73-9009-2c2e98ef94bd Socially Successful Projects Dr Sarah Fitton and Simon Wilson (co-authors of upcoming book 'Socially Successful Projects in the Built Environment') join host Katie to properly unpack the term "social value". It's a term that gets used heavily in project applications, reports and mission statements for many flood management projects (including groundwater flooding schemes)... but what does it actually mean and how can it be done well?

In this useful and pragmatic discussion, Sarah and Simon discuss:

  • A simple and clear definition of social value
  • How putting social value at the core (and start) of a project can prevent many issues down-the-line
  • Why sometimes there is a mismatch between brilliantly innovative tech and communities whose real priorities have not truly been asked-for or considered
  • How to communicate with and involve communities properly
  • Best-practice lessons learnt from projects which have been able to deliver much-loved community assets delivering across-the-board wins for all stakeholders

If you would like to find out more about Dr Sarah Fitton and Simon Wilson's work, and be able to buy the book when it is released, please go to:

www.sociallysuccessfulprojects.co.uk

Dr Sarah Fitton is Founder and Director of Aurora Engagements Ltd.

Simon Wilson is Co-founder and Director of Wilson Sherriff.

Have a story you’d like to share on Groundwater Rising? 

Email groundwaterrising@projectgroundwater.co.uk

To find out more about Project Groundwater, visit projectgroundwater.co.uk

Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Go to www.youtube.com/@GroundwaterRising

]]> Thu, 30 Oct 2025 05:05:00 +0000 andy.taylor@bwlb.co.uk (Simon Wilson, Dr Sarah Fitton, Katie Hargrave-Smith) https://groundwater-rising.simplecast.com/episodes/socially-successful-projects-1HnYw_jd Dr Sarah Fitton and Simon Wilson (co-authors of upcoming book 'Socially Successful Projects in the Built Environment') join host Katie to properly unpack the term "social value". It's a term that gets used heavily in project applications, reports and mission statements for many flood management projects (including groundwater flooding schemes)... but what does it actually mean and how can it be done well?

In this useful and pragmatic discussion, Sarah and Simon discuss:

  • A simple and clear definition of social value
  • How putting social value at the core (and start) of a project can prevent many issues down-the-line
  • Why sometimes there is a mismatch between brilliantly innovative tech and communities whose real priorities have not truly been asked-for or considered
  • How to communicate with and involve communities properly
  • Best-practice lessons learnt from projects which have been able to deliver much-loved community assets delivering across-the-board wins for all stakeholders

If you would like to find out more about Dr Sarah Fitton and Simon Wilson's work, and be able to buy the book when it is released, please go to:

www.sociallysuccessfulprojects.co.uk

Dr Sarah Fitton is Founder and Director of Aurora Engagements Ltd.

Simon Wilson is Co-founder and Director of Wilson Sherriff.

Have a story you’d like to share on Groundwater Rising? 

Email groundwaterrising@projectgroundwater.co.uk

To find out more about Project Groundwater, visit projectgroundwater.co.uk

Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Go to www.youtube.com/@GroundwaterRising

]]> Socially Successful Projects Simon Wilson, Dr Sarah Fitton, Katie Hargrave-Smith 00:37:24 What makes projects succeed for the communities they are located in? What makes projects succeed for the communities they are located in? socially successful projects, flooding, communities, social value false full 20 6007eef8-e48e-42e5-b963-3023d34f4cc7 Groundwater Flooding in Ireland Host Katie speaks to Ted McCormack, a senior geologist and hydrogeologist at the Geological Survey Ireland (GSI), whose specialism is groundwater, particularly regarding groundwater flooding and turloughs in Ireland. 

Ted explains what turloughs are, what karst is and explains how Ireland maps groundwater flood extents, assesses risks, and develops models for flood management. Plus Ted discusses how Ireland is leading the way in using remote sensing and satellite imagery to model and predict groundwater flooding... and the potential these methods have to be used elsewhere.

What insights can we gain from Ireland's progress that could help with groundwater flooding in the UK and beyond?

Have a story you’d like to share on Groundwater Rising? 

Email groundwaterrising@projectgroundwater.co.uk

To find out more about Project Groundwater, visit projectgroundwater.co.uk

Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Go to www.youtube.com/@GroundwaterRising

]]> Thu, 25 Sep 2025 04:05:00 +0000 andy.taylor@bwlb.co.uk (Ted McCormack, Katie Hargrave-Smith) https://groundwater-rising.simplecast.com/episodes/groundwater-flooding-in-ireland-wvQEGcOb Host Katie speaks to Ted McCormack, a senior geologist and hydrogeologist at the Geological Survey Ireland (GSI), whose specialism is groundwater, particularly regarding groundwater flooding and turloughs in Ireland. 

Ted explains what turloughs are, what karst is and explains how Ireland maps groundwater flood extents, assesses risks, and develops models for flood management. Plus Ted discusses how Ireland is leading the way in using remote sensing and satellite imagery to model and predict groundwater flooding... and the potential these methods have to be used elsewhere.

What insights can we gain from Ireland's progress that could help with groundwater flooding in the UK and beyond?

Have a story you’d like to share on Groundwater Rising? 

Email groundwaterrising@projectgroundwater.co.uk

To find out more about Project Groundwater, visit projectgroundwater.co.uk

Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Go to www.youtube.com/@GroundwaterRising

]]> Groundwater Flooding in Ireland Ted McCormack, Katie Hargrave-Smith 00:31:43 What can we learn from how groundwater flooding is observed, mapped and mitigated in Ireland? And what is a turlough? What can we learn from how groundwater flooding is observed, mapped and mitigated in Ireland? And what is a turlough? ireland, karst, turlough, groundwater flooding false full 19 83eebe1c-7ef7-44b6-a6df-6ba8ac004fbe A Renter's Guide to Flooding Mary Long-Dhonau OBE (aka 'Flood Mary') is an expert on property flood resilience, having been flooded herself and made it her mission to raise awareness of flood risk and property flood resilience. 

Craig Glynn is CEO of Citizens Advice, Bucks and has spent years helping members of the public deal with challenges and issues - working with landlords and renter's rights are areas of expertise for him.

Mary and Craig join host Katie to address what could be seen as a knowledge gap. There is plenty of information and advice for homeowners and businesses wanting to make their properties more flood resilient... but a large proportion of the population are renters and there is little flood advice out there aimed specifically at them.

Topics of discussion include:

  • How you can work with your landlord to make your property more flood resilient
  • Your rights and obligations if your property gets flooded
  • If you need to relocate temporarily, how to proceed in a way that will save you money and prevent contractual disputes
  • Preparations you can make as an individual, regardless of what actions your landlord does or doesn't take

To see all the advice on Flood Mary's website, including to-do list templates and ideas for flood resilience products and best practice, go to floodmary.com

To find out more about how Citizens Advice can help you, go to citizensadvice.org.uk

Have a story you’d like to share on Groundwater Rising? 

Email groundwaterrising@projectgroundwater.co.uk

To find out more about Project Groundwater, visit projectgroundwater.co.uk

Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Go to www.youtube.com/@GroundwaterRising

]]> Thu, 28 Aug 2025 04:05:00 +0000 andy.taylor@bwlb.co.uk (Mary Long-Dhonau OBE, Flood Mary, Craig Glynn, Katie Hargrave-Smith) https://groundwater-rising.simplecast.com/episodes/a-renters-guide-to-flooding-1Reu_ywY Mary Long-Dhonau OBE (aka 'Flood Mary') is an expert on property flood resilience, having been flooded herself and made it her mission to raise awareness of flood risk and property flood resilience. 

Craig Glynn is CEO of Citizens Advice, Bucks and has spent years helping members of the public deal with challenges and issues - working with landlords and renter's rights are areas of expertise for him.

Mary and Craig join host Katie to address what could be seen as a knowledge gap. There is plenty of information and advice for homeowners and businesses wanting to make their properties more flood resilient... but a large proportion of the population are renters and there is little flood advice out there aimed specifically at them.

Topics of discussion include:

  • How you can work with your landlord to make your property more flood resilient
  • Your rights and obligations if your property gets flooded
  • If you need to relocate temporarily, how to proceed in a way that will save you money and prevent contractual disputes
  • Preparations you can make as an individual, regardless of what actions your landlord does or doesn't take

To see all the advice on Flood Mary's website, including to-do list templates and ideas for flood resilience products and best practice, go to floodmary.com

To find out more about how Citizens Advice can help you, go to citizensadvice.org.uk

Have a story you’d like to share on Groundwater Rising? 

Email groundwaterrising@projectgroundwater.co.uk

To find out more about Project Groundwater, visit projectgroundwater.co.uk

Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Go to www.youtube.com/@GroundwaterRising

]]> A Renter's Guide to Flooding Mary Long-Dhonau OBE, Flood Mary, Craig Glynn, Katie Hargrave-Smith 00:41:02 As a renter what can you do to prevent and deal with flooding when you're not the property owner? As a renter what can you do to prevent and deal with flooding when you're not the property owner? citizens advice, flood mary, renting, flooding, advice, groundwater flooding false full 18 b6ae6d8c-f12d-42aa-8c79-a597a09ac484 Chalk - Everything you Need to Know Guy Parker is a technical specialist in groundwater flooding from chalk aquifers with over 20 years experience in flood incident management. In this episode he shares his knowledge and provides a brilliant guide to how chalk works and the unique way it affects groundwater flooding.

A huge swathe of the UK sits on top of chalk aquifers and this is a key part of how the nation stays supplied with water. But, chalk reacts in very specific ways to water, and, with climate change affecting weather patterns, there are knock-on effects to the interaction between chalk, groundwater levels and flooding.

This episode is as knowledge-filled as it is fascinating. An essential listen for anyone involved with groundwater, flooding or water (and a genuinely revealing and thoroughly interesting listen for anyone who likes to understand "how things work"), Guy has a great way of making detailed scientific information very accessible.

From the chemical composition of chalk, to how it was formed, why pores and fractures matter... to stories of Guy on horseback earlier in his career following streams uphill to map the water table, this episode is engaging and insightful.

Have a story you’d like to share on Groundwater Rising? 

Email groundwaterrising@projectgroundwater.co.uk

To find out more about Project Groundwater, visit projectgroundwater.co.uk

Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Go to www.youtube.com/@GroundwaterRising

]]> Thu, 31 Jul 2025 04:05:00 +0000 andy.taylor@bwlb.co.uk (Project Groundwater) https://groundwater-rising.simplecast.com/episodes/chalk-everything-you-need-to-know-AhSKzDHv Guy Parker is a technical specialist in groundwater flooding from chalk aquifers with over 20 years experience in flood incident management. In this episode he shares his knowledge and provides a brilliant guide to how chalk works and the unique way it affects groundwater flooding.

A huge swathe of the UK sits on top of chalk aquifers and this is a key part of how the nation stays supplied with water. But, chalk reacts in very specific ways to water, and, with climate change affecting weather patterns, there are knock-on effects to the interaction between chalk, groundwater levels and flooding.

This episode is as knowledge-filled as it is fascinating. An essential listen for anyone involved with groundwater, flooding or water (and a genuinely revealing and thoroughly interesting listen for anyone who likes to understand "how things work"), Guy has a great way of making detailed scientific information very accessible.

From the chemical composition of chalk, to how it was formed, why pores and fractures matter... to stories of Guy on horseback earlier in his career following streams uphill to map the water table, this episode is engaging and insightful.

Have a story you’d like to share on Groundwater Rising? 

Email groundwaterrising@projectgroundwater.co.uk

To find out more about Project Groundwater, visit projectgroundwater.co.uk

Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Go to www.youtube.com/@GroundwaterRising

]]> Chalk - Everything you Need to Know Project Groundwater 00:29:07 Chalk is vital to understanding groundwater. Chalk and groundwater expert Guy Parker shares his vast knowledge and experience. Chalk is vital to understanding groundwater. Chalk and groundwater expert Guy Parker shares his vast knowledge and experience. chalk, water, aquifer, groundwater flooding false full 17 5a0d4c54-d4e4-4503-97c8-016f8d04a2f7 How to Create Legacy Every major project wants to create a legacy, but how is it done? Does it come about organically or should it be planned for and worked towards? If so, when is the right time to talk about it and what are the steps to deliver it?

Since - once a project ends - legacy will be what's left behind... shouldn't it be a vital part of any project's design?

What are some examples of legacy planning done well, and where has legacy not worked out as hoped for?

Flood risk planning has a particular emphasis on legacy, which is why it is something that Project Groundwater itself has valued and considered. Two of the architects of Project Groundwater's own legacy planning - Karen Fisher (Senior Associate Director, Jacobs) and Kat Edwards (Co-Founder, AxiaOrigin) join host Katie to discuss this often-overlooked subject.

If you'd like to find more about Project Groundwater's "Let's Talk" channels (as mentioned during this episode), go to letstalkgroundwaterflooding.org

Also talked about in the episode is the 'Slow The Flow: Pickering' project, which you can discover here. 

Have a story you’d like to share on Groundwater Rising? 

Email groundwaterrising@projectgroundwater.co.uk

To find out more about Project Groundwater, visit projectgroundwater.co.uk

Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Go to www.youtube.com/@GroundwaterRising

]]> Thu, 26 Jun 2025 04:00:00 +0000 andy.taylor@bwlb.co.uk (kat edwards, karen fisher, Katie Hargrave-Smith) https://groundwater-rising.simplecast.com/episodes/how-to-create-legacy-KBH_sF5a Every major project wants to create a legacy, but how is it done? Does it come about organically or should it be planned for and worked towards? If so, when is the right time to talk about it and what are the steps to deliver it?

Since - once a project ends - legacy will be what's left behind... shouldn't it be a vital part of any project's design?

What are some examples of legacy planning done well, and where has legacy not worked out as hoped for?

Flood risk planning has a particular emphasis on legacy, which is why it is something that Project Groundwater itself has valued and considered. Two of the architects of Project Groundwater's own legacy planning - Karen Fisher (Senior Associate Director, Jacobs) and Kat Edwards (Co-Founder, AxiaOrigin) join host Katie to discuss this often-overlooked subject.

If you'd like to find more about Project Groundwater's "Let's Talk" channels (as mentioned during this episode), go to letstalkgroundwaterflooding.org

Also talked about in the episode is the 'Slow The Flow: Pickering' project, which you can discover here. 

Have a story you’d like to share on Groundwater Rising? 

Email groundwaterrising@projectgroundwater.co.uk

To find out more about Project Groundwater, visit projectgroundwater.co.uk

Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Go to www.youtube.com/@GroundwaterRising

]]> How to Create Legacy kat edwards, karen fisher, Katie Hargrave-Smith 00:41:02 What have the Project Groundwater team learned about creating legacy? Lessons and insights for similar scale projects. What have the Project Groundwater team learned about creating legacy? Lessons and insights for similar scale projects. project groundwater, legacy, groundwater flooding false full 16 4e688360-f222-4735-9db6-84477942262b How Could Sea Level Rise Affect Groundwater? Sea level rise will be one of the consequences of climate change. It will change the delicate balance between fresh groundwater on the land side and salty sea water in the sea. 

What will be the implications for groundwater flooding, coastal communities and coastal ecosystems? How will existing and potential future built infrastructure flood defences react to and affect the changes that sea level rise will bring? Where are the gaps in knowledge and what are the challenges and opportunities in this area of research?

In this episode we bring together two great minds on either side of the Atlantic - both Xin Su and Daniel Magnone are involved in current cutting-edge research in this exact field - to share their insights and expertise. What results is a fascinating and informative discussion that moves this area of enquiry forward.

You can find out more about Xin Su and her research here.

Daniel Magnone contributed to this article in Hydrogeology Journal about the freshwater–saline interface in The Fens.

 

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]]> Thu, 29 May 2025 04:05:00 +0000 andy.taylor@bwlb.co.uk (Project Groundwater) https://groundwater-rising.simplecast.com/episodes/how-could-sea-level-rise-affect-groundwater-ZO8oGE95 Sea level rise will be one of the consequences of climate change. It will change the delicate balance between fresh groundwater on the land side and salty sea water in the sea. 

What will be the implications for groundwater flooding, coastal communities and coastal ecosystems? How will existing and potential future built infrastructure flood defences react to and affect the changes that sea level rise will bring? Where are the gaps in knowledge and what are the challenges and opportunities in this area of research?

In this episode we bring together two great minds on either side of the Atlantic - both Xin Su and Daniel Magnone are involved in current cutting-edge research in this exact field - to share their insights and expertise. What results is a fascinating and informative discussion that moves this area of enquiry forward.

You can find out more about Xin Su and her research here.

Daniel Magnone contributed to this article in Hydrogeology Journal about the freshwater–saline interface in The Fens.

 

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]]> How Could Sea Level Rise Affect Groundwater? Project Groundwater 00:40:18 How will rising sea levels affect groundwater (and vice-versa)? Xin Su (University of Memphis, USA) and Daniel Magnone (University of Lincoln, UK) join Katie to share their research How will rising sea levels affect groundwater (and vice-versa)? Xin Su (University of Memphis, USA) and Daniel Magnone (University of Lincoln, UK) join Katie to share their research false full 15 1b3962c5-9583-4f09-8085-16e32243070c Data & Storytelling Vivian Quynh Pham is Knowledge and Benefits Lead at the Environment Agency for the 6-year £200 million Flood and Coastal Resilience Innovations Programme. Vivian supports 31 Risk Management Authority led projects across England to demonstrate how practical innovative actions can work to improve resilience to flooding and coastal erosion. This role involves harnessing huge amounts of data.

Vivian's varied background across arts, sciences, geography and engineering helps shape their approach that recognises the dual importance of quantitative and qualitative data. In this fascinating episode, host Katie and Vivian cover many areas of discussion including:

  • Why data telling you the opposite from what you expect can be a good thing
  • How to make the case for innovation before you have the data to support it
  • How the processes and people behind data collection and analysis make a difference to its effectiveness
  • The importance of scale when analysing patterns and making policy off the back of "what the data says"
  • How Aboriginal Australians are a brilliant example of scientific observation, storytelling and wisdom working together

With data becoming more important in all sectors of work and society, this episode is not just an essential listen for those within the water, flooding and engineering worlds... its lessons, approaches and insights can be valuable for anyone in any sector.

Read the mid-programme report from the Flood and Coastal Resilience Innovations Programme here.

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]]> Thu, 24 Apr 2025 04:05:00 +0000 andy.taylor@bwlb.co.uk (Vivian Quynh Pham, Katie Hargrave-Smith) https://groundwater-rising.simplecast.com/episodes/data-storytelling-v0iCEi69 Vivian Quynh Pham is Knowledge and Benefits Lead at the Environment Agency for the 6-year £200 million Flood and Coastal Resilience Innovations Programme. Vivian supports 31 Risk Management Authority led projects across England to demonstrate how practical innovative actions can work to improve resilience to flooding and coastal erosion. This role involves harnessing huge amounts of data.

Vivian's varied background across arts, sciences, geography and engineering helps shape their approach that recognises the dual importance of quantitative and qualitative data. In this fascinating episode, host Katie and Vivian cover many areas of discussion including:

  • Why data telling you the opposite from what you expect can be a good thing
  • How to make the case for innovation before you have the data to support it
  • How the processes and people behind data collection and analysis make a difference to its effectiveness
  • The importance of scale when analysing patterns and making policy off the back of "what the data says"
  • How Aboriginal Australians are a brilliant example of scientific observation, storytelling and wisdom working together

With data becoming more important in all sectors of work and society, this episode is not just an essential listen for those within the water, flooding and engineering worlds... its lessons, approaches and insights can be valuable for anyone in any sector.

Read the mid-programme report from the Flood and Coastal Resilience Innovations Programme here.

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]]> Data & Storytelling Vivian Quynh Pham, Katie Hargrave-Smith 00:36:49 Vivian Quynh Pham (Environment Agency) on how to get the best out of data and why stories and context make it come to life. Vivian Quynh Pham (Environment Agency) on how to get the best out of data and why stories and context make it come to life. storytelling, data, data analysis, groundwater flooding false full 14 09e8a271-fa73-4557-ba11-b894eebdb489 Policy - How to Move the Needle For groundwater flooding to progress from being under-researched and under-prioritised it will need to move the needle on policy, because policy - in a complex relationship with legislation and funding - is what actually gets stuff to happen. But how is policy instigated and how can it be harnessed? This episode aims to find out by talking to two experts with slightly different angles on policy and also featuring the case study of using beavers as a nature-based solution to flooding (and the current policy situation this approach finds itself in).

The two experts joining host Katie for this discussion are:

Hannah Coogan - the current CIWEM (Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management) President and Binnies Regional Delivery Director (Flood, Coast and Maritime). She has a wealth of experience in working within the policy-laden context of the water sector, plus has a very detailed knowledge of all the ways in which a professional membership body like CIWEM can influence policy.

Estelle Bailey - Chief Executive at Berkshire, Buckinghamshire & Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust and a Trustee at UK Green Buildings Council. She has a deep understanding of the patience (and sometimes frustration) involved in trying to address gaps in policy. She also has experience of how to use the public opinion levers of NGO's (Non Governmental Organisations) to affect policy decisions that make a real positive difference on the issues that count with the general public.

Adding his experiences of a specific issue where policy has been on a long and winding road to implementation (the use of beavers as a natural flood control measure) is Mike Potter from Slow The Flow Pickering, a pilot project that has become a beacon of hope for supporters of nature-based solutions.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in finding out what is involved in truly moving the needle on policy.

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]]> Thu, 27 Mar 2025 05:05:00 +0000 andy.taylor@bwlb.co.uk (Project Groundwater) https://groundwater-rising.simplecast.com/episodes/policy-how-to-move-the-needle-e_aa6JR3 For groundwater flooding to progress from being under-researched and under-prioritised it will need to move the needle on policy, because policy - in a complex relationship with legislation and funding - is what actually gets stuff to happen. But how is policy instigated and how can it be harnessed? This episode aims to find out by talking to two experts with slightly different angles on policy and also featuring the case study of using beavers as a nature-based solution to flooding (and the current policy situation this approach finds itself in).

The two experts joining host Katie for this discussion are:

Hannah Coogan - the current CIWEM (Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management) President and Binnies Regional Delivery Director (Flood, Coast and Maritime). She has a wealth of experience in working within the policy-laden context of the water sector, plus has a very detailed knowledge of all the ways in which a professional membership body like CIWEM can influence policy.

Estelle Bailey - Chief Executive at Berkshire, Buckinghamshire & Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust and a Trustee at UK Green Buildings Council. She has a deep understanding of the patience (and sometimes frustration) involved in trying to address gaps in policy. She also has experience of how to use the public opinion levers of NGO's (Non Governmental Organisations) to affect policy decisions that make a real positive difference on the issues that count with the general public.

Adding his experiences of a specific issue where policy has been on a long and winding road to implementation (the use of beavers as a natural flood control measure) is Mike Potter from Slow The Flow Pickering, a pilot project that has become a beacon of hope for supporters of nature-based solutions.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in finding out what is involved in truly moving the needle on policy.

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]]> Policy - How to Move the Needle Project Groundwater 00:48:14 Two experts on instigating and harnessing policy (Hannah Coogan, CIWEM and Estelle Bailey, Wildlife Trust) give insights, plus a community member (Mike Potter) shares a beaver-related policy example Two experts on instigating and harnessing policy (Hannah Coogan, CIWEM and Estelle Bailey, Wildlife Trust) give insights, plus a community member (Mike Potter) shares a beaver-related policy example false full 13 471b4819-6748-4722-a8fa-91ec9f96b155 Inventing a Framework for Resilience Mike Cowdy and Nora Balboni from McGregor Coxall are working with Project Groundwater to create a framework for resilience in order to achieve the goal of making communities more resilient to groundwater flooding. In this episode they join host Katie to discuss how their work is progressing.

Among the many fascinating talking points are the philosophy of "bio-urbanism" and how a holistic non-silo approach to resilience is more likely to move us toward a reliable and useful framework.

Discover what the pillars (or "capitals") of resilience are, as proposed by Mike and Nora, from their research.

What potential do frameworks have to be transposed across communities and contexts? What about more practical challenges like who owns and maintains a framework? How does it fit into funding applications and current infrastructure, processes and community groups?

This episode grapples with some big issues but makes real progress toward defined  and useful insights into resilience that go beyond throwaway uses of the word or vague statements that we simply need to be "more resilient".

 

 

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]]> Thu, 27 Feb 2025 05:05:00 +0000 andy.taylor@bwlb.co.uk (nora balboni, mike cowdy, Katie Hargrave-Smith) https://groundwater-rising.simplecast.com/episodes/inventing-a-framework-for-resilience-qwOzoyJD Mike Cowdy and Nora Balboni from McGregor Coxall are working with Project Groundwater to create a framework for resilience in order to achieve the goal of making communities more resilient to groundwater flooding. In this episode they join host Katie to discuss how their work is progressing.

Among the many fascinating talking points are the philosophy of "bio-urbanism" and how a holistic non-silo approach to resilience is more likely to move us toward a reliable and useful framework.

Discover what the pillars (or "capitals") of resilience are, as proposed by Mike and Nora, from their research.

What potential do frameworks have to be transposed across communities and contexts? What about more practical challenges like who owns and maintains a framework? How does it fit into funding applications and current infrastructure, processes and community groups?

This episode grapples with some big issues but makes real progress toward defined  and useful insights into resilience that go beyond throwaway uses of the word or vague statements that we simply need to be "more resilient".

 

 

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]]> Inventing a Framework for Resilience nora balboni, mike cowdy, Katie Hargrave-Smith 00:37:46 Nora and Mike from McGregor Coxall on how to turn "Resilience" from catchy buzzword to tangible measurements and progress. Nora and Mike from McGregor Coxall on how to turn "Resilience" from catchy buzzword to tangible measurements and progress. framework, communities, project groundwater, resilience, groundwater flooding false full 12 f0e0676d-90fb-4ef9-9eca-fa68204b4711 Flood Warning Systems - The Next Generation Greg Gomez (Software Developer, 3 Sided Cube) and Dr Jonathan Mackay (Hydrogeologist, British Geological Survey) talk to host Katie about the new Project Groundwater Flood Warning system they have built.

This new app shows exciting potential for what could be achieved nationally. Community hubs, action plans, alert states, detailed maps and forecasting all feature. Katie gets Greg and Jon to explain how the system works, what they did to develop and improve it and how systems like these could be a massive source of help and reassurance to individuals and communities in the future.

Basing this new system around groundwater flooding has provided plenty of challenges and opportunities that Greg and Jon explore over the course of this episode

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]]> Thu, 30 Jan 2025 05:05:00 +0000 andy.taylor@bwlb.co.uk (Greg Gomez, Katie Hargrave-Smith, Jonathan Mackay) https://groundwater-rising.simplecast.com/episodes/flood-warning-systems-the-next-generation-Z9_BKpeE Greg Gomez (Software Developer, 3 Sided Cube) and Dr Jonathan Mackay (Hydrogeologist, British Geological Survey) talk to host Katie about the new Project Groundwater Flood Warning system they have built.

This new app shows exciting potential for what could be achieved nationally. Community hubs, action plans, alert states, detailed maps and forecasting all feature. Katie gets Greg and Jon to explain how the system works, what they did to develop and improve it and how systems like these could be a massive source of help and reassurance to individuals and communities in the future.

Basing this new system around groundwater flooding has provided plenty of challenges and opportunities that Greg and Jon explore over the course of this episode

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]]> Flood Warning Systems - The Next Generation Greg Gomez, Katie Hargrave-Smith, Jonathan Mackay 00:37:34 The brains behind an exciting groundwater alert app trial discuss the huge potential of the next generation of flood warning systems. The brains behind an exciting groundwater alert app trial discuss the huge potential of the next generation of flood warning systems. flood warning systems, project groundwater, flood warning, groundwater flooding false full 11 31b7e6a0-a4b9-4b40-b7d5-27a9dde2e080 Flood Groups: What Are They and How Can They Help? Hilary Martin and Trevor Kippax from Marlow share their expertise in the positive difference that Flood Groups and Flood Wardens can make to local flood plans, community resilience and emergency response.

Whatever type of flooding happens in your area - groundwater or otherwise - local knowledge and support is vital. Local people know who lives where and what their needs are, plus they can spot the signs of a coming flood and will have an idea of how events could unfold. In an ideal world this local knowledge would be harnessed by the national agencies, water companies and emergency services... but it isn't always the case.

That's where flood groups and flood wardens can help. Hilary Martin and Trevor Kippax have real lived experiences of setting up and running flood groups and being flood wardens. In this episode they share their expertise. What works. What doesn't. Where the opportunities for improvement are and where they feel more thought and action is needed at a higher level.

This episode is an essential listen for anyone living in an area of flood risk (climate change is likely to make more of our areas vulnerable) to either start a flood group or improve the provision they already have.

Have a story you’d like to share on Groundwater Rising? 

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]]> Thu, 9 Jan 2025 05:05:00 +0000 andy.taylor@bwlb.co.uk (Hilary Martin, Trevor Kippax, Katie Hargrave-Smith) https://groundwater-rising.simplecast.com/episodes/flood-groups-what-are-they-and-how-can-they-help-MmdVXIiY Hilary Martin and Trevor Kippax from Marlow share their expertise in the positive difference that Flood Groups and Flood Wardens can make to local flood plans, community resilience and emergency response.

Whatever type of flooding happens in your area - groundwater or otherwise - local knowledge and support is vital. Local people know who lives where and what their needs are, plus they can spot the signs of a coming flood and will have an idea of how events could unfold. In an ideal world this local knowledge would be harnessed by the national agencies, water companies and emergency services... but it isn't always the case.

That's where flood groups and flood wardens can help. Hilary Martin and Trevor Kippax have real lived experiences of setting up and running flood groups and being flood wardens. In this episode they share their expertise. What works. What doesn't. Where the opportunities for improvement are and where they feel more thought and action is needed at a higher level.

This episode is an essential listen for anyone living in an area of flood risk (climate change is likely to make more of our areas vulnerable) to either start a flood group or improve the provision they already have.

Have a story you’d like to share on Groundwater Rising? 

Email groundwaterrising@projectgroundwater.co.uk

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]]> Flood Groups: What Are They and How Can They Help? Hilary Martin, Trevor Kippax, Katie Hargrave-Smith 00:26:56 All you need to know about flood groups - how crucial they are, what they involve and how to start and run one All you need to know about flood groups - how crucial they are, what they involve and how to start and run one flood groups, flooding, project groundwater, flood wardens, groundwater flooding false full 10 4389c856-741f-494f-885f-df200736c777 Xmas Special: Interview With Host Katie Hargrave-Smith Due to a calendar quirk (we release an episode on the last Thursday of each month), this episode publishes on Boxing Day... so we decided to make a bit of a different episode to get into the holiday spirit. Katie Hargrave-Smith is usually the host of 'Groundwater Rising' but for this episode the tables have turned and she's the guest.

It's a great chance to look back on a successful first 8 months for this podcast, which we're very happy to say is getting great feedback and growing steadily.

But what has Katie's experience been like? What made her want to start this podcast? What has been the reaction? How has it moved the conversation around groundwater - and groundwater flooding - forward? What has Katie learnt about podcasting, herself and groundwater flooding itself, along the way. And now the podcast is established and serving a real purpose, what does the future hold?

Thanks to Alex Beckett (Climate Change Programme and Partnership Manager at Buckinghamshire Council) for stepping in to presenter's role for this episode.

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]]> Thu, 26 Dec 2024 05:05:00 +0000 andy.taylor@bwlb.co.uk (Katie Hargrave-Smith) https://groundwater-rising.simplecast.com/episodes/xmas-special-interview-with-host-katie-hargrave-smith-qwKHC6ZY Due to a calendar quirk (we release an episode on the last Thursday of each month), this episode publishes on Boxing Day... so we decided to make a bit of a different episode to get into the holiday spirit. Katie Hargrave-Smith is usually the host of 'Groundwater Rising' but for this episode the tables have turned and she's the guest.

It's a great chance to look back on a successful first 8 months for this podcast, which we're very happy to say is getting great feedback and growing steadily.

But what has Katie's experience been like? What made her want to start this podcast? What has been the reaction? How has it moved the conversation around groundwater - and groundwater flooding - forward? What has Katie learnt about podcasting, herself and groundwater flooding itself, along the way. And now the podcast is established and serving a real purpose, what does the future hold?

Thanks to Alex Beckett (Climate Change Programme and Partnership Manager at Buckinghamshire Council) for stepping in to presenter's role for this episode.

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]]> Xmas Special: Interview With Host Katie Hargrave-Smith Katie Hargrave-Smith 00:16:44 Usual host Katie is the guest this episode - sharing insights, memories and highlights from the first 8 months of this podcast. Usual host Katie is the guest this episode - sharing insights, memories and highlights from the first 8 months of this podcast. christmas special, interview with host, project groundwater, groundwater flooding, groundwater false full 9 db883f05-cafe-435f-ab76-ea3f6d9febc9 New Research: How Climate Change Will Affect Groundwater Flooding Flooding is in the news again as Storm Bert has wreaked havoc in various parts of the UK. We know that climate change makes storm events - and in turn, flooding - more likely. But, as ever... what about groundwater? Will climate change affect the occurrence and magnitude of groundwater flooding in the future?

Rachel May is a graduate water resources engineer at Jacobs and recently received a First Class Masters degree in Environmental Consultancy. Her Masters dissertation was all about how climate change will affect groundwater flooding. Since there is so little existing research in this area, her studies and methods were groundbreaking, and her work moves our collective understanding significantly forward. In this episode, Rachel shares her knowledge - the background, context and methods of her research, and, crucially... her conclusions.

We always like to receive and share flood stories from members of the community. This episode is the perfect timing to share Stephen Hodgson's story. His property was affected by flash flooding due to the type of storm event that will happen more frequently as a result of climate change.

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]]> Thu, 28 Nov 2024 05:05:00 +0000 andy.taylor@bwlb.co.uk (Project Groundwater) https://groundwater-rising.simplecast.com/episodes/new-research-how-climate-change-will-affect-groundwater-flooding-rBULbIBw Flooding is in the news again as Storm Bert has wreaked havoc in various parts of the UK. We know that climate change makes storm events - and in turn, flooding - more likely. But, as ever... what about groundwater? Will climate change affect the occurrence and magnitude of groundwater flooding in the future?

Rachel May is a graduate water resources engineer at Jacobs and recently received a First Class Masters degree in Environmental Consultancy. Her Masters dissertation was all about how climate change will affect groundwater flooding. Since there is so little existing research in this area, her studies and methods were groundbreaking, and her work moves our collective understanding significantly forward. In this episode, Rachel shares her knowledge - the background, context and methods of her research, and, crucially... her conclusions.

We always like to receive and share flood stories from members of the community. This episode is the perfect timing to share Stephen Hodgson's story. His property was affected by flash flooding due to the type of storm event that will happen more frequently as a result of climate change.

Have a story you’d like to share on Groundwater Rising? 

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]]> New Research: How Climate Change Will Affect Groundwater Flooding Project Groundwater 00:28:51 Rachel May shares her groundbreaking research on climate change and groundwater flooding. Plus, Stephen Hodgson shares his story of being flash-flooded. Rachel May shares her groundbreaking research on climate change and groundwater flooding. Plus, Stephen Hodgson shares his story of being flash-flooded. false full 8 877297f9-6bf8-4670-aa9a-cf99251d34b5 Nature-based Solutions: Can They Help With Groundwater Flooding? Nature-based Solutions feel like a new thing, but they have actually been around for about 20 years now. In that time they have become a much-talked about source of hope for a new and sustainable way of dealing with flooding. To truly reach their potential, more research and data is need to truly quantify their impact. And, then, there's our favourite question to consider... What about Groundwater? Could nature-based solutions be used in areas prone to groundwater flooding to improve outcomes for residents, businesses, communities and the environment?

Dr Imogen Barnsley is perfectly placed to talk nature-based solutions and groundwater, having made this exact subject the main focus of her PhD studies. She researched and modelled chalk stream catchments in the south of England  where groundwater flooding has occurred. Her conclusions are fascinating and lead to a new experimental approach - specific to groundwater flooding-prone areas - that you can hear all about in the episode.

If you want to read Dr Barnsley's doctoral thesis, you can find it here:

eprints.soton.ac.uk/468626

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]]> Thu, 31 Oct 2024 05:05:00 +0000 andy.taylor@bwlb.co.uk (Project Groundwater) https://groundwater-rising.simplecast.com/episodes/nature-based-solutions-can-they-help-with-groundwater-flooding-UxG1NKGr Nature-based Solutions feel like a new thing, but they have actually been around for about 20 years now. In that time they have become a much-talked about source of hope for a new and sustainable way of dealing with flooding. To truly reach their potential, more research and data is need to truly quantify their impact. And, then, there's our favourite question to consider... What about Groundwater? Could nature-based solutions be used in areas prone to groundwater flooding to improve outcomes for residents, businesses, communities and the environment?

Dr Imogen Barnsley is perfectly placed to talk nature-based solutions and groundwater, having made this exact subject the main focus of her PhD studies. She researched and modelled chalk stream catchments in the south of England  where groundwater flooding has occurred. Her conclusions are fascinating and lead to a new experimental approach - specific to groundwater flooding-prone areas - that you can hear all about in the episode.

If you want to read Dr Barnsley's doctoral thesis, you can find it here:

eprints.soton.ac.uk/468626

Have a story you’d like to share on Groundwater Rising? 

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]]> Nature-based Solutions: Can They Help With Groundwater Flooding? Project Groundwater 00:39:03 Dr Imogen Barnsley (JBA Consulting & Project Groundwater) talks to host Katie about Nature-based Solutions - what they are, their history and her cutting-edge research into how they can be used to tackle groundwater flooding. Dr Imogen Barnsley (JBA Consulting & Project Groundwater) talks to host Katie about Nature-based Solutions - what they are, their history and her cutting-edge research into how they can be used to tackle groundwater flooding. false full 7 b279e070-6358-456a-b0f8-d908eb36469b Insurance and Flooding: What You Need To Know If you are flooded by Groundwater Flooding - or any other type of flooding - insurance is something you spend a lot of time worrying about. Am I covered? Could the wording of my policy or its level of cover mean I am not covered? Will I get a payout and will it be enough?

In this episode we try to cover all the angles of flooding and insurance. Dermot Kehoe explains how re-insurance 'Flood Re' (a collaboration between the insurance industry and the government) can be a lifeline for people whose properties are at risk of flooding or have flooded before. Insurance industry expert Bernie Coughlin skilfully balances the line between being on the side of customers... but also explaining why the insurance companies need to have the processes, policies and exclusions that they do.

Plus, of course, we consider the unique case that Groundwater Flooding is and how both Flood Re and the insurance industry are adapting to better serve those affected now... or who could be in the future.

This is a detailed and fascinating discussion that will be enlightening to anyone with a personal or professional interest in getting flood insurance right.

Have a story you’d like to share on Groundwater Rising? 

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]]> Thu, 26 Sep 2024 04:05:00 +0000 andy.taylor@bwlb.co.uk (dermot kehoe, bernie coughlin, Katie Hargrave-Smith) https://groundwater-rising.simplecast.com/episodes/insurance-and-flooding-what-you-need-to-know-Sfxlrocr If you are flooded by Groundwater Flooding - or any other type of flooding - insurance is something you spend a lot of time worrying about. Am I covered? Could the wording of my policy or its level of cover mean I am not covered? Will I get a payout and will it be enough?

In this episode we try to cover all the angles of flooding and insurance. Dermot Kehoe explains how re-insurance 'Flood Re' (a collaboration between the insurance industry and the government) can be a lifeline for people whose properties are at risk of flooding or have flooded before. Insurance industry expert Bernie Coughlin skilfully balances the line between being on the side of customers... but also explaining why the insurance companies need to have the processes, policies and exclusions that they do.

Plus, of course, we consider the unique case that Groundwater Flooding is and how both Flood Re and the insurance industry are adapting to better serve those affected now... or who could be in the future.

This is a detailed and fascinating discussion that will be enlightening to anyone with a personal or professional interest in getting flood insurance right.

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]]> Insurance and Flooding: What You Need To Know dermot kehoe, bernie coughlin, Katie Hargrave-Smith 00:43:37 Dermot Kehoe from Flood Re and Bernie Coughlin from Royton Insurance Services talk all things flooding and insurance. Dermot Kehoe from Flood Re and Bernie Coughlin from Royton Insurance Services talk all things flooding and insurance. insurance, flood re, flooding, project groundwater, groundwater flooding false full 6 84a4e855-56d1-4aff-a0ea-d78dfb0240cf Modelling and Groundwater: How It Works and What’s Possible Groundwater flooding can be infrequent, unpredictable and arrive in combination with other types of flooding - all of this makes it hard to model and predict. But modelling is a key tool in managing other types of flooding such as coastal and fluvial. So, what's being done to improve modelling of groundwater flooding?

Dr David Cobby is Senior Associate Director, Water & Environment for Jacobs and is working on Project Groundwater. In this episode he joins host Katie to explain the core principles behind modelling, explore the challenges groundwater presents... and shares the latest progress on improving the situation.

Katie is also joined by Andy Mills, owner of a 1750's cottage in a village near Stokenchurch. The cottage has a fascinating history linked to flooding, and yet Andy was unable to find this information before buying the house, and has now been flooded 4 times. His story is a great example of a situation where improved modelling of groundwater flooding could make a real positive difference.

Have a story you’d like to share on Groundwater Rising? 

Email groundwaterrising@projectgroundwater.co.uk

To find out more about Project Groundwater, visit projectgroundwater.co.uk

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]]> Thu, 29 Aug 2024 04:05:00 +0000 andy.taylor@bwlb.co.uk (David Cobby, Andy Mills, Katie Hargrave-Smith) https://groundwater-rising.simplecast.com/episodes/modelling-and-groundwater-how-it-works-and-whats-possible-ZtBV_Fpk Groundwater flooding can be infrequent, unpredictable and arrive in combination with other types of flooding - all of this makes it hard to model and predict. But modelling is a key tool in managing other types of flooding such as coastal and fluvial. So, what's being done to improve modelling of groundwater flooding?

Dr David Cobby is Senior Associate Director, Water & Environment for Jacobs and is working on Project Groundwater. In this episode he joins host Katie to explain the core principles behind modelling, explore the challenges groundwater presents... and shares the latest progress on improving the situation.

Katie is also joined by Andy Mills, owner of a 1750's cottage in a village near Stokenchurch. The cottage has a fascinating history linked to flooding, and yet Andy was unable to find this information before buying the house, and has now been flooded 4 times. His story is a great example of a situation where improved modelling of groundwater flooding could make a real positive difference.

Have a story you’d like to share on Groundwater Rising? 

Email groundwaterrising@projectgroundwater.co.uk

To find out more about Project Groundwater, visit projectgroundwater.co.uk

Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Go to www.youtube.com/@GroundwaterRising

]]> Modelling and Groundwater: How It Works and What’s Possible David Cobby, Andy Mills, Katie Hargrave-Smith 00:31:18 Dr David Cobby from Jacobs discusses the latest progress in groundwater modelling, plus Andy Mills from Stokenchurch shares his experience of groundwater flooding. Dr David Cobby from Jacobs discusses the latest progress in groundwater modelling, plus Andy Mills from Stokenchurch shares his experience of groundwater flooding. stokenchurch, flooding, project groundwater, groundwater flooding, groundwater, modelling false full 5 410e5e84-b68e-4a2f-a89c-be5784601399 Planning and Groundwater: Current Challenges and Hope for the Future Chartered Engineer Fola Ogunyoye from TJAY Counsulting Ltd talks to host Katie Hargrave-Smith about how planning and legislation has changed over the years in terms of how it considers all forms of flooding.  He highlights a familiar tale of a distinct lack of information when it comes to groundwater flooding.

But, there is hope. Fola is working with Project Groundwater and sees a path to progress by bringing multiple sources of information together in a new way that will enable not just the above-ground outputs of groundwater flooding to be understood better... but actually enable mapping of the situation below ground. 

If progress can be made in specific Project Groundwater focus areas, then there is the potential for the models and ways of working to be adopted at a national scale... and truly improve how Planning handles groundwater.

Have a story you’d like to share on Groundwater Rising? 

Email groundwaterrising@projectgroundwater.co.uk

To find out more about Project Groundwater, visit projectgroundwater.co.uk

Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Go to www.youtube.com/@GroundwaterRising

]]> Thu, 25 Jul 2024 04:05:00 +0000 andy.taylor@bwlb.co.uk (Fola Ogunyoye, Katie Hargrave-Smith) https://groundwater-rising.simplecast.com/episodes/planning-and-groundwater-current-challenges-and-hope-for-the-future-EZgPOQPD Chartered Engineer Fola Ogunyoye from TJAY Counsulting Ltd talks to host Katie Hargrave-Smith about how planning and legislation has changed over the years in terms of how it considers all forms of flooding.  He highlights a familiar tale of a distinct lack of information when it comes to groundwater flooding.

But, there is hope. Fola is working with Project Groundwater and sees a path to progress by bringing multiple sources of information together in a new way that will enable not just the above-ground outputs of groundwater flooding to be understood better... but actually enable mapping of the situation below ground. 

If progress can be made in specific Project Groundwater focus areas, then there is the potential for the models and ways of working to be adopted at a national scale... and truly improve how Planning handles groundwater.

Have a story you’d like to share on Groundwater Rising? 

Email groundwaterrising@projectgroundwater.co.uk

To find out more about Project Groundwater, visit projectgroundwater.co.uk

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]]> Planning and Groundwater: Current Challenges and Hope for the Future Fola Ogunyoye, Katie Hargrave-Smith 00:24:35 Engineer Fola Ogunyoye shares his views on where Planning falls short on considering Groundwater Flooding... and what work he and others are doing to improve the situation. Engineer Fola Ogunyoye shares his views on where Planning falls short on considering Groundwater Flooding... and what work he and others are doing to improve the situation. legislation, planning, groundwater flooding false full 4 95deb69d-bc03-4944-84f9-2a5496f8e80b How to Protect Households From Groundwater Flooding Groundwater flooding is the lowest profile type of flooding, but it can be the hardest to predict, cope with and recover from. It tends to come on unexpectedly and then take a long time to recede. This makes it especially hard to  deal with in terms of PFR - Property Flood Resilience.

In this episode, Rob Pike from RAB Consultants shares his expertise. Why does groundwater flooding present different challenges to defending buildings and keeping them dry? What is the latest thinking in terms of best practice before, during and after a groundwater flooding event? Rob gives great insights into the types of equipment that can be useful and talks about how different combinations of equipment and protection can work effectively.

As usual, there is real lived experience to shape the discussion. Susan Young lives close to the Thames and her flat was flooded by groundwater only a day or two after she had brought the property. She talks about what it was like to be groundwater flooded and how she took a positive and proactive approach to making her flat as resilient as possible in the future. By harnessing expert advice, accessing funding and researching insurance and equipment, she has managed to build back stronger as minimal cost to herself.

Susan talks in the episode about the help she got from 'Flood Mary' - you can find out more information here: floodmary.com

Have a story you’d like to share on Groundwater Rising? 

Email groundwaterrising@projectgroundwater.co.uk

To find out more about Project Groundwater, visit projectgroundwater.co.uk

Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Go to www.youtube.com/@GroundwaterRising

]]> Thu, 27 Jun 2024 04:05:00 +0000 andy.taylor@bwlb.co.uk (Rob Pike, Susan Young, Katie Hargrave-Smith) https://groundwater-rising.simplecast.com/episodes/how-to-protect-households-from-groundwater-flooding-39jtj6Me Groundwater flooding is the lowest profile type of flooding, but it can be the hardest to predict, cope with and recover from. It tends to come on unexpectedly and then take a long time to recede. This makes it especially hard to  deal with in terms of PFR - Property Flood Resilience.

In this episode, Rob Pike from RAB Consultants shares his expertise. Why does groundwater flooding present different challenges to defending buildings and keeping them dry? What is the latest thinking in terms of best practice before, during and after a groundwater flooding event? Rob gives great insights into the types of equipment that can be useful and talks about how different combinations of equipment and protection can work effectively.

As usual, there is real lived experience to shape the discussion. Susan Young lives close to the Thames and her flat was flooded by groundwater only a day or two after she had brought the property. She talks about what it was like to be groundwater flooded and how she took a positive and proactive approach to making her flat as resilient as possible in the future. By harnessing expert advice, accessing funding and researching insurance and equipment, she has managed to build back stronger as minimal cost to herself.

Susan talks in the episode about the help she got from 'Flood Mary' - you can find out more information here: floodmary.com

Have a story you’d like to share on Groundwater Rising? 

Email groundwaterrising@projectgroundwater.co.uk

To find out more about Project Groundwater, visit projectgroundwater.co.uk

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]]> How to Protect Households From Groundwater Flooding Rob Pike, Susan Young, Katie Hargrave-Smith 00:29:18 Rob Pike from RAB Consultants joins host Katie to discuss the latest strategies, equipment and innovation in PFR (Property Flood Reslience), plus hear from Susan Young on how she was groundwater flooded but built back stronger. Rob Pike from RAB Consultants joins host Katie to discuss the latest strategies, equipment and innovation in PFR (Property Flood Reslience), plus hear from Susan Young on how she was groundwater flooded but built back stronger. property flood resilience, pfr, insurance, river thames, flood mary, rab consultants, groundwater flooding false full 3 4f8e8f06-b201-4d99-a0b8-07a790e14058 Why Is Groundwater the Forgotten Flooding? Why is groundwater flooding often referred to as "invisible flooding" or "forgotten flooding"?

There's plenty about groundwater flooding that makes it different from other forms of flooding. It's less predictable, less mapped, less measured and less headline-grabbing. But for the people and businesses affected by it, it can often be more trouble.  How can you prepare for something you don't know is coming? How do you recover from a flood that takes way longer to recede than other types? And what about the mental health impacts of seeing the water level millimetres below your floorboards, or slowly rising from the sewers (bringing the contents with it)?

Groundwater flooding is tricky. Hard to grasp. And that's exactly why Project Groundwater was started - to begin to understand this type of flooding more so that it can be handled better. In this episode, Jed Ramsay - leader of Project Groundwater, and one of the UK's most knowledgeable groundwater flooding experts - joins host Katie Hargrave-Smith to reveal what we know... and what we don't know.

Plus, as always on Groundwater Rising, there is firsthand experience shared by a community member affected by groundwater flooding. Andy from Kimpton in Hertfordshire shares his story - how long-dry hillside springs suddenly  started seeping water and how a "dead" river came back to life to threaten houses built on top of it, with even the council telling him the river he was was now bailing out of his neighbour's garden... simply "didn't exist".

 

Have a story you’d like to share on Groundwater Rising? 

Email groundwaterrising@projectgroundwater.co.uk

To find out more about Project Groundwater, visit projectgroundwater.co.uk

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]]> Thu, 30 May 2024 04:05:00 +0000 andy.taylor@bwlb.co.uk (jed ramsay, Katie Hargrave-Smith) https://groundwater-rising.simplecast.com/episodes/why-is-groundwater-the-forgotten-flooding-hY_J9ZJP Why is groundwater flooding often referred to as "invisible flooding" or "forgotten flooding"?

There's plenty about groundwater flooding that makes it different from other forms of flooding. It's less predictable, less mapped, less measured and less headline-grabbing. But for the people and businesses affected by it, it can often be more trouble.  How can you prepare for something you don't know is coming? How do you recover from a flood that takes way longer to recede than other types? And what about the mental health impacts of seeing the water level millimetres below your floorboards, or slowly rising from the sewers (bringing the contents with it)?

Groundwater flooding is tricky. Hard to grasp. And that's exactly why Project Groundwater was started - to begin to understand this type of flooding more so that it can be handled better. In this episode, Jed Ramsay - leader of Project Groundwater, and one of the UK's most knowledgeable groundwater flooding experts - joins host Katie Hargrave-Smith to reveal what we know... and what we don't know.

Plus, as always on Groundwater Rising, there is firsthand experience shared by a community member affected by groundwater flooding. Andy from Kimpton in Hertfordshire shares his story - how long-dry hillside springs suddenly  started seeping water and how a "dead" river came back to life to threaten houses built on top of it, with even the council telling him the river he was was now bailing out of his neighbour's garden... simply "didn't exist".

 

Have a story you’d like to share on Groundwater Rising? 

Email groundwaterrising@projectgroundwater.co.uk

To find out more about Project Groundwater, visit projectgroundwater.co.uk

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]]> Why Is Groundwater the Forgotten Flooding? jed ramsay, Katie Hargrave-Smith 00:33:51 Project Groundwater Leader Jed Ramsay on the history of groundwater flooding, its unique nature and challenges... and why we can no longer afford for it to be "forgotten flooding" Project Groundwater Leader Jed Ramsay on the history of groundwater flooding, its unique nature and challenges... and why we can no longer afford for it to be "forgotten flooding" andy from kimpton, kimpton, groundwater flooding false full 2 a5d96090-e853-4ffc-aa02-dc0e86f0657f Resilience Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Go to www.youtube.com/@GroundwaterRising

What does resilience even mean?

 It's a term that gets bandied around a lot - in press releases, government briefings and every new bit of environmental policy... but are there social, political and economic contexts and caveats that mean that in reality, the aim to make communities more "resilient" isn't being achieved? Or are we all more prepared for challenges that things like flooding - especially groundwater flooding - bring... because we are familiar with the concept of resilience and are supported to make it happen?

Host Katie Hargrave-Smith is joined by two experts in the field - Dr Karen Potter and Dr Sarah Fitton - who have undertaken considerable research into the term "resilience" - it's history, political DNA and relevance to communities dealing with the challenges of all types of flooding, including groundwater.

Plus, to get the real-life lived experience of a community member affected by groundwater flooding, Simon Collings from Oxford Flood Alliance talks about what resilience really looks like at ground level.

You can access Dr Karen Potter and Dr Sarah Fitton's report on Resilience, here: 1713945164.pdf (projectgroundwater.co.uk)

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]]> Thu, 25 Apr 2024 04:05:00 +0000 andy.taylor@bwlb.co.uk (Dr Karen Potter, Dr Sarah Fitton, Katie Hargrave-Smith, Simon Collings) https://groundwater-rising.simplecast.com/episodes/resilience-PjcusOf_ Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Go to www.youtube.com/@GroundwaterRising

What does resilience even mean?

 It's a term that gets bandied around a lot - in press releases, government briefings and every new bit of environmental policy... but are there social, political and economic contexts and caveats that mean that in reality, the aim to make communities more "resilient" isn't being achieved? Or are we all more prepared for challenges that things like flooding - especially groundwater flooding - bring... because we are familiar with the concept of resilience and are supported to make it happen?

Host Katie Hargrave-Smith is joined by two experts in the field - Dr Karen Potter and Dr Sarah Fitton - who have undertaken considerable research into the term "resilience" - it's history, political DNA and relevance to communities dealing with the challenges of all types of flooding, including groundwater.

Plus, to get the real-life lived experience of a community member affected by groundwater flooding, Simon Collings from Oxford Flood Alliance talks about what resilience really looks like at ground level.

You can access Dr Karen Potter and Dr Sarah Fitton's report on Resilience, here: 1713945164.pdf (projectgroundwater.co.uk)

Have a story you’d like to share on Groundwater Rising? 

Email groundwaterrising@projectgroundwater.co.uk

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]]> Resilience Dr Karen Potter, Dr Sarah Fitton, Katie Hargrave-Smith, Simon Collings 00:40:47 Resilience experts Dr Karen Potter and Dr Sarah Fitton try to define flood management's "R word" Resilience experts Dr Karen Potter and Dr Sarah Fitton try to define flood management's "R word" oxford flood alliance, flooding, resilience, groundwater flooding false full 1 d85a5e46-7d13-4e4e-a4b2-cc54bfeacbb9 Groundwater Rising Trailer Katie Hargrave-Smith from Project Groundwater explains what's in store from new monthly podcast 'Groundwater Rising'. Why is this often referred to as "forgotten flooding"? How does it differ from other types of flooding... and why is so little known about it?

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Email groundwaterrising@projectgroundwater.co.uk

To find out more about Project Groundwater, visit projectgroundwater.co.uk

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]]> Tue, 23 Apr 2024 13:15:00 +0000 andy.taylor@bwlb.co.uk (Project Groundwater) https://groundwater-rising.simplecast.com/episodes/groundwater-rising-trailer-Gv3ojDB6 Katie Hargrave-Smith from Project Groundwater explains what's in store from new monthly podcast 'Groundwater Rising'. Why is this often referred to as "forgotten flooding"? How does it differ from other types of flooding... and why is so little known about it?

Have a story you’d like to share on Groundwater Rising? 

Email groundwaterrising@projectgroundwater.co.uk

To find out more about Project Groundwater, visit projectgroundwater.co.uk

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]]> Groundwater Rising Trailer Project Groundwater 00:01:38 Groundwater Rising, a new monthly podcast, is coming soon - Host Katie Hargrave-Smith explains what's in store... Groundwater Rising, a new monthly podcast, is coming soon - Host Katie Hargrave-Smith explains what's in store... flooding, groundwater flooding false trailer