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The Irwell Pilot an integrated approach to delivering sustainable water management and additional benefits Katherine Causer National Pilot Steering Group 24 May 2012
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Water White Paper Natural Environment White Paper Floods Directive Environmental Planning review Big Society & Localism Drivers – not just Water Framework Directive
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Irwell Catchment Pilot What are the issues? 78 waterbodies most failing to achieve GES/GEP) Diffuse pollution (urban) Physical modification (urban, water industry, industry) Point source pollution (water industry) Some of the most deprived areas of England High unemployment Crime and anti-social behaviour Poor health Flood risk Industrial legacy –cont’ land Economic challenges
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Progress so far Steering Group established – common ground, shared challenges Ten outcomes developed (fisheries, habitats, river function, UDP, access & recreation, skills & jobs, local communities, brownfield land, upland management, planning & development) Evidence gathering Needs and opportunity mapping Exploring associations and added benefits What next? Prioritisation and solutions Engagement and action planning Integrated delivery and multiple benefits
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Evidence & prioritisation
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Exploring associations WFD and Water Resources Fish passage Possible change in legislation? Hydropower Drinking water- SCAMP Water level management Drought orders Legislation Impoundment licensing Eel regulations
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Exploring associations WFD and the Natural Environment Natural Environment White Paper Habitats Directive - protected habitats and species Designated sites LNP’s NIA’s Green Infrastructure – SUDS Ecosystem services
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Exploring associations WFD and Flood Risk Management Floods and Water Management Bill - SUDS, SABs and Planning Policy Local Authority Surface Water Plans – it’s not all about quantity New flood defences - no deterioration, opportunities Defence maintenance Eel regulations – pumping stations
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Making associations – Green Infrastructure in Greater Manchester Project EA & AGMA working together Mapping WFD and flood risk priorities areas - hotspots Developing GI solutions to mitigate flooding and improve WQ Produce a process that is replicable/repeatable
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WFD Failing Water bodies: TIER 1 Failures / Waterbodies with Multiple Failures © Crown Copyright. All rights reserved License number 100019918. 2010Source: EA WFD Data
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WFD Failing Water bodies: TIER 2 Failures – Diffuse Source © Crown Copyright. All rights reserved License number 100019918. 2010Source: EA WFD Data
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WFD Failing Water bodies: TIER 2 Failures – Physical Modifications © Crown Copyright. All rights reserved License number 100019918. 2010Source: EA WFD Data
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Flood Zones 2 and 3 Source: Environment Agency© Crown Copyright. All rights reserved License number 100019918. 2010
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Source: JBA Draft Map SWMP Received: 02.09.11 Surface Water Flooding Hotspots Top 50 in red: These are the top 50 hotspots due to the number of people, commercial units and critical/vulnerable infrastructure at risk of surface water flooding during the 1 in 200year event. Surface water flood hazards have also been used. Scores for each have been combined. 500m squares with the top 50 scores have then been extracted. Pink – all other surface water flooding hotspots (not sure what thresholds were used). © Crown Copyright. All rights reserved License number 100019918. 2010
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The result = A Draft Opportunities Map © Crown Copyright. All rights reserved License number 100019918. 2010Source: EA WFD Data
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Additional benefits GI can benefit:- Biodiversity Recreation and amenity Health and wellbeing Pride and ownership Inward investment Property value Mitigating impacts of climate change
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Building on existing projects ------------ Clayton Vale weir removal
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------ leading to new projects River Medlock - Clayton Vale to Phillips Park removal of 1.6km of brick lined channel – feasibility study
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Other opportunities arising from Pilot CLASP – ‘Water management in a changing climate’, seminar with LA’s NEETS – ‘Youth employment and environmental improvements project’ Moston Brook – partnership working Catchment Restoration Fund - generating interest in the Pilot area NIA/Pilot partnership?
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