West Cumbria Catchment Management Group 15 th August 2018 West - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
West Cumbria Catchment Management Group 15 th August 2018 West Cumbria CMG Projects Pipeline Updates required by Friday email sent out from CSFP address to all CMG and CSFP members The projects pipeline relies on being kept up to date.
Updates required by Friday – email sent out from CSFP address to all CMG and CSFP members
The projects pipeline relies on being kept up to date. Please ensure any changes to scope / status of projects and proposals are undertaken or new projects added.
spreadsheet for all of Cumbria – including those with non-flood drivers e.g. biodiversity or water quality (these had previously been
accommodate this.
quarterly basis and a filterable dropdown on the spreadsheet will distinguish which projects are on the flood projects pipeline.
this spreadsheet after the flood projects update due on Friday.
Before next reporting we will add in all the other projects Everything that you have already shared with us, i.e. Habitat, water quality projects. Will need updating & new projects added. All projects updated in one place each quarter. We will filter to report to CSFP. Have sent round guidance.
Flood risk reduction Water quality improvement Habitat restoration & species conservation Education & Engagement Water Level Management Board Hopefully multiple benefits Record this later in the spreadsheet. Project funding/development.
Only for flood risk reduction driver. Record the ultimate aim not ‘Research’.
Comments on status/Likely year of completion
Key column to update! Where the project is currently at. What has happened since last update Expected timescales for next step. Expand on funding status.
Full funding secured – The project has all the funds required to complete the project. Part funding secured – The project has funds for the project to proceed but not sufficient to deliver the entire project. This includes projects that have money for appraisals/scoping but require money for delivery. Confirmed but not secured – A likely funder has been identified and availability of funding has been confirmed but the project has not been guaranteed the funding. Actively seeking funding – The lead organisation is identifying and applying for funding. Not actively seeking funding – No organisation is currently applying or identifying funding.
RED - AMBER – GREEN Regardless of what stage it is at. Green means the project or appraisal is proceeding as expected. Amber means there are some minor delays or issues. Red means there are major delays or issues. If there are issues, outline what they are in the ‘Comments on Status’ column above.
Yes or No Can be added to public facing websites? Several landowners in a catchment = Yes Specific landowner must give consent All projects will be presented to the CSFP board.
Who filled in the row and when? Let’s us know if it has been updated this quarter
Completed by hosts Basically flood projects but some may have other drivers (i.e. big river restoration projects) Can filter if you just want to see the CSFP projects then you can filter by this yes/no.
Flimby with many partners in attendance or calling in. This outlined measures including drainage improvements, diversion channels, culvert upsizing/installing, natural flood management, trash screen improvements, channel maintenance, minor storage and overflow systems. We discussed each measure at length with partners and no ‘show-stoppers’ were seen at this stage meaning all measures will be taken forward for further assessment and modelling. Several further actions and investigations were noted in relation to certain measures to check risks as the project progresses (e.g. to discuss with Highways who were not able to attend the meeting as culverts and flow diversions could impact highways drainage). A map
against Defra guidance for economic viability (e.g. is it cost-beneficial). This will take approximately 4-6 weeks to get initial results.
14th
th Sep
September (3-7pm Sports & Social Club, Flimby)
testing through the autumn-winter to determine a ‘Preferred Option’. The detailed testing will include ongoing liaison with relevant partners, stakeholders, landowners and community members.
members at a drop-in event to agree that it is an Acceptable Preferred Option (due in late 2018/early 2019).
Lead: EA - Sam Townend (sam.townend@environment-agency.gov.uk)
Last working group meeting was April. Next TBC early September. Landowner meeting in pub, hosted by the Farmer Network at the end of May. 13 people attended from 9 different farms and 7 signed up for a
Currently scoping opportunities with landowners Funding from Woodland Trust Had confirmation of Slow the flow local levy money for scoping but delays with the MoU. Total of £11k for scoping. Four farm visits complete. Two are downstream of the village, limited potential. Two upstream and have huge potential.
Pause due to busy farming calendar, visits complete over next few months. Large area of common land. Using expertise of Farmer Network, or Commons Association. Applying for delivery funding from Slow the Flow local levy. Currently in discussions with the EA about how to fill in the application form. Progress an application to HLF for wider work.
Last working group meeting was April. Next TBC early September. Landowner meeting in pub, hosted by the Farmer Network at the end of May. 13 people attended from 9 different farms and 7 signed up for a
Currently scoping opportunities with landowners Funding from Woodland Trust Had confirmation of Slow the flow local levy money for scoping but delays with the MoU. Total of £11k for scoping. Four farm visits complete. Two are downstream of the village, limited potential. Two upstream and have huge potential.
Pause due to busy farming calendar, visits complete over next few months. Large area of common land. Using expertise of Farmer Network, or Commons Association. Applying for delivery funding from Slow the Flow local levy. Currently in discussions with the EA about how to fill in the application form. Progress an application to HLF for wider work.
Lead: Allerdale Borough Council – Michael Heaslip
Lead: Highways England: Rachel Osborn
and failing plastic liner- hasn’t changed.
up-scaling this to the full extent of the Keekle incorporating any lessons learnt (this is by its very nature an innovative and experimental project)
required). Support from the West Cumbria CMG for this bid would be really appreciated.
Lead: WCRT – Luke Bryant (luke@westcumbriariverstrust.org)
Lots of organisations with interest in the handbook Had one meeting of a task & finish group Agreed that it should be a catalogue of options for farmers with some detail on what was involved and lots of information on who to contact for guidance & funding. Merged with FC version, incl. graphics Rivers Trusts are listed as the first point of contact for general NFM enquires with contact details of other organisations. Agreed that it should be a North-West wide version Text is in a final edit but we are still in need of photos of local examples. Hoping to finalise the draft and agree design and printing options in next few weeks Ready to use as we begin to scope the catchment NFM projects. Please contribute photos and case studies Further comments welcome (in next two weeks).
recruiting for the Cocker Catchment
if you are interested in being part of the Working Group for this catchment / project
are actively seeking £3750 of ‘pledges’ which if successful would be matched by a Big Give charity partner and in turn matched by donations in the Big Give week. The Big Give week coincides with an event we are holding at Cockermouth Castle whereby we will be seeking support for the project.
Becky Powell, National Trust
What is the Riverlands ambition?
clean and rich in wildlife
accessed valued and loved for their heritage and beauty
catchments that has a national impact
Riverlands
Riverlands in the Derwent
for 5 years with the aims of:
catchment
scheme
communities
species
Riverlands
Participation in the Derwent
engagement
alongside the river to connect them with the river and with each other
Next Steps:
Michael Heaslip
Working Together Consultation
Contact: Jo Ratcliffe – Environment Agency
River Basin planning provides a framework for managing the water environment. RB management plans (RBMP) were produced by the EA for each river basin district in England. They include
water environment. Current NW RBMP were published in February 2016 and must be reviewed and updated by Dec 2021.
River Basin Planning
Give Us Your Views
55Working Together: June 2018 (closing December 2018) NOW LIVE Starting in 2018 there will be three consultations that will help shape the updated plans. Working Together offers the opportunity to give us your views on the work plan, timetable and process for how we will work together with stakeholders to review and update river basin management plans in 2021. This consultation will be open for responses until 22nd December 2018
This first consultation sets out the work programme, timetable and process for how we will work with you to review and update the current plans by the end of 2021. We are seeking your views on: how other plans and strategies affect, or are affected by, river basin management plans the proposed timetable and content of the work programme to review and update the plans whether all relevant stakeholders have been identified how people can get involved in the review and update of the plans.
Working Together
Working Together: June 2018 (closing December 2018) NOW LIVE This consultation will be open for responses until 22nd December2018 Challenges and Choices: June 2019 (closing December 2019)
Challenges and choices asks for views on the significant water management issues and how these should be addressed.
This consultation will be open for responses in June 2019 Draft updated river basin management plans: June 2020 (closing December 2020)
The draft updated river basin management plans consultation asks for your views on the proposed long term
This consultation will be open for responses in June 2020
Timetable for Consultation
Email out links to documents for your responses. Preference is to respond online. Collaborative response from the CMG? Publish all of the consultation feedback in a summary document on the GOV.UK website and on the consultation website within 12 weeks of the end date. Updates at the CMG.
What Next
Do you have any projects to add to the programme?
Contact: Jo Ratcliffe – Environment Agency
Environment Programme Medium Term Plan
The EP MTP is a 6 year rolling programme that sets out the activities we want to achieve and how much we think it will cost. It is shaped by 2 key drivers:
Funding Streams are
Revex)
River Basin Management Plan
Strategy: What we want to achieve & why its important Engagement & governance Who needs to be involved Delivery mechanisms How we deliver the improvements
Local scale: CaBA National scale
Environment Programme Water Company AMP Water Environment Grant Regulation and legislation Other …
Countryside Stewardship, FCRM
Aim of refresh:
based on evidence.
every £1 invested)
What Next?
EP MTP to be refreshed by end of September Talk / email Jo or WCRT if you have any projects you would like to submit to the Environment Programme MTP (asap) for the next 2 years (Also for 2021-2027) Share the EP MTP with the group once complete Remember projects need to be:
Backed up by evidence Follow the relevant funding rules.
Spending Review (2021-2027)
Any Questions?
WCRT have been collating data on which watercourses / sections of watercourses have dried up during the drought Lots of data on flood impacts but less so with drought. Helps build up a picture on which watercourses are more or less resilient. Usually modified watercourses are those which are less resilient – more likely to dry up and also transport flood waters more rapidly. If you or any of our colleagues / groups have any information regarding dry tributaries please send to Caitlin@westcumbriariverstrust.org Ideally with a photo and grid ref. We already have quite a good picture for the Derwent catchment but lacking data in other areas.
Ongoing work towards a Catchment plan Needed for WEG – draft to comment on
Catchment Data
Prior iorit ity y Areas • Areas with best scope for tackling multiple issues Catchment Actio tion Pl Plan ans
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Ca Catchment Da Data
Priority Ar Areas • Areas with best scope for tackling multiple issues
Water Quali lity Iss Issues
pollution, minewater pollution.
walkovers and testing
Protected Sp Specie ies Con
rvation (Aq (Aquatic)
mussels
failure
Ri River hab abitat restoration & wid ider biod iodiversity
protected species
Overall ll Prio riority
poor aquatic habitat, protected species conservation and poor water quality.
Priority Ar Areas • Areas with best scope for tackling multiple issues
Ca Catchment Actio ction Plan ans • Strategic priority actions in each catchment
On ‘Catchment Plan’ tab of catchment data portal Through ‘Catchment Partnerships’ page of WCRT website
Ca Catchment Actio ction Plan ans • Strategic priority actions in each catchment
Ca Catchment Actio ction Plan ans
improvements
Ca Catchment Actio ction Plan ans • Strategic priority actions in each catchment
Waver Wampool Ellen Upper Derwent & Glenderamackin Lower Derwent & Marron Cocker Ehen& Calder Irt, Mite, Esk & Annas
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‘What’s happening tab’.