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Supporting communities across the North West to manage flood and coastal erosion risk. Visit our website for more flood resilience information: https://thefloodhub.co.uk/

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πŸ‘‡These properties are riparian owners. They are responsible for ensuring their watercourse flows naturally, free from pollution, and the appropriate permit has been granted before starting any works around the watercourse.

Read β€˜Your Watercourse: Rights and Rolesβ€™πŸ”— thefloodhub.co.uk/wp-content/u...

10.03.2026 09:11 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Understanding #Riparian Ownership 🀯
It can be confusing, but our latest focus week running on @thefloodhub.bsky.social has been created to make this topic a little easier to understand!

Visit @thefloodhub.bsky.social to follow along πŸ€”πŸ’§

#WatercourseOwner #FloodRisk #FloodAware #Responsible

10.03.2026 08:15 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Yesterday we explained what a #RiparianOwner is ❗
Our posts today will discuss the roles #riparian owners play.

#WatercourseOwner #FloodRisk #FloodAware #LandownerResponsibilities #Landowner #Riparian

10.03.2026 08:10 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ’§ A riparian owner is someone who has a watercourse which runs through, beneath, adjacent to, or forms the boundary of their land.

But what is classed as a #watercourse?

Check out our handy types of watercourse resource here πŸ”— thefloodhub.co.uk/wp-content/u...

09.03.2026 13:41 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ€”Do you know if you are a riparian owner? πŸ’§

This simple flow chart should help you answer!

Follow the questions and see which outcome you receiveπŸ‘‡
πŸ”— thefloodhub.co.uk/wp-content/u...

#WatercourseOwner #FloodRisk #FloodAware #LandownerResponsibilities #Landowner #Riparian

09.03.2026 12:28 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“ΊWe created this short video which explains what a riparian owner is, and shows some different examples of riparian ownership.

Take a look belowπŸ‘‡

#WatercourseOwner #FloodRisk #FloodAware #LandownerResponsibilities #Landowner #Riparian

09.03.2026 11:16 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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What is a #riparian owner?

A #RiparianOwner is someone who has a watercourse running through, beneath or adjacent to their land.
If the watercourse forms the boundary with your land, you will usually own up to the centre of the channel.

πŸ”— thefloodhub.co.uk/landowner/#r...

09.03.2026 10:30 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ€”πŸ’§ What does β€˜riparian’ mean?
It might sound like a complex term, but simply β€˜riparian’ means β€˜next to water’. πŸ’§

Find out more in @thefloodhubpeople.bsky.social blog hereπŸ”— thefloodhub.co.uk/blog/riparia...

#WatercourseOwner #FloodRisk #FloodAware #LandownerResponsibilities #Landowner #Riparian

09.03.2026 08:58 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Our β€˜Understanding Riparian Ownership’ Focus Week starts today!

#RiparianOwnership can be complex & we hear of many questions and queries about watercourse ownership, maintenance and flood risk management.

This week, we’re hoping to clear up the confusion and break down some common misconceptions!

09.03.2026 08:05 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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#FloodFactFriday πŸ’§

Did you know that 15 schools in Greater Manchester now have #raingardens & planters that store 136,000 litres of rainwater, that's over 900 bathtubs’ worth! 🌱

Read more: thefloodhub.co.uk/news/gm-suds...

06.03.2026 13:34 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Remember, from Monday, we’re hosting our β€˜Understanding Riparian Ownership’ focus week❕ Do you know what a riparian owner is❔ Do you know if you are a riparian owner❔

Check out our page to find out moreπŸ”— thefloodhub.co.uk/landowner/#s...

06.03.2026 08:38 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Did you know your garden can help manage flood risk? By adding features like rain gardens, permeable paving or water butts, you can help absorb rainwater and reduce pressure on drains.

Find out more in our blog, written by @thefloodhubpeople.bsky.social
πŸ”— thefloodhub.co.uk/.../how-your...

05.03.2026 08:43 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸŒ§οΈπŸ’§ #NaturalFloodManagement is an innovative way to manage flood risk by working with nature.

Our #flood #lessons in our #KS2 #education package provide a fun and interactive way for children to learn about this important topic.

Check it outπŸ‘‰ thefloodhub.co.uk/ks2-flooding...

04.03.2026 14:19 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Explore the Learning section on our website to discover ready-to-use flood education resources for KS2 and KS3.

If you’re a teacher or school looking to bring flood education into the classroom, these resources are a great place to start 🌊

04.03.2026 08:50 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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There are many features throughout towns & cities that you may not realise are #SuDS! β˜”οΈ

Green roofs 🏑 green walls 🌱 tree pits 🌳 & micro gardens 🌼 all look great but also help with #rainwater storage & attenuation as well as capturing #carbon & increasing #biodiversty!

➑️ thefloodhub.co.uk/suds/

04.03.2026 08:32 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Effective Property #Flood Resilience (#PFR) means considering every possible entry point for #floodwater. From doors to vents, sealing off all access is crucial for maximum protection.

Read more on our PFR page here ➑️ thefloodhub.co.uk/pfr/

03.03.2026 13:26 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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🀯 Follow our Understanding Riparian Ownership focus week next week to understand what riparian ownership means, how to check if you are a #Riparian owner, and the important role riparian owners play when maintaining your watercourseπŸ’§

πŸ”— thefloodhub.co.uk/landowner/#s...

#Watercourse #Owner

02.03.2026 08:50 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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🌊 Do you want to reduce the impact of flooding? Here are five key steps:

1. Have a warning trigger⚠️
2. Flood insurance coverπŸ“°
3. #PropertyFloodResilience🧱
4. Flood planning🧰
5. Community resilienceπŸ§‘β€πŸ€β€πŸ§‘

Click here to find out moreπŸ‘‰ thefloodhub.co.uk/household/

02.03.2026 08:22 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ’§ #FloodFactFriday πŸ’§
UK soil stores more water than all lakes and rivers combined!
🚜Land management is important in managing flood risk at a catchment wide scale.
Find out more here πŸ”— thefloodhub.co.uk/nfm/#agricul...

27.02.2026 09:49 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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πŸͺπŸ’ΌIf you own a business, you can find tailored information on flood planning, business flood insurance & much more on our page hereπŸ”— thefloodhub.co.uk/business/

26.02.2026 11:23 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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🌊Several techniques are used across the North West coastline to manage coastal flooding and erosion risk, and these techniques can be split into either 'hard engineering' or 'soft engineering' 🌲

Find out more about management techniques hereπŸ”— thefloodhub.co.uk/wp-content/u...

25.02.2026 15:07 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Do you have a home #flood plan? πŸ’§
Tasks like moving important items to a higher level can be valuable in the aftermath of a flood.

Read our household flood planning guide to create yours πŸ‘‰ thefloodhub.co.uk/wp-content/u...

25.02.2026 11:51 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Did you know that #flooding can come from various sources? It's not just #rivers!
Groundwater, surface water and sewer floods are also common.

πŸ”— Download our resource to learn more thefloodhub.co.uk/wp-content/u...

24.02.2026 13:48 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Would you know how to form a #community #flood group?
What are the first steps when getting started? Any important things to consider?
Download our β€˜Guide to Forming a Flood Action Group’ booklet for an in-depth manual πŸ”¨πŸ€
πŸ”— thefloodhub.co.uk/wp-content/u...

23.02.2026 12:20 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Traditional buildings need extra care for #flood resilience. Check permissions, use breathable materials, and consider a #PFR survey to protect your home. Learn more in our guidance ➑️ thefloodhub.co.uk/wp-content/u...

#FloodAware #FloodResilience

18.02.2026 14:09 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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One of the first steps to prepare for #flooding is signing up for the Environment Agency #Flood Warning Service so you know when to start your #flood plan πŸ’§πŸ˜οΈ If you’re not eligible, there are alternative ways to receive alerts and stay prepared.
thefloodhub.co.uk/wp-content/u...

18.02.2026 08:11 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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🌧️ UK winters are wetter & rainfall more intense, increasing #flood risk. This week we explore how climate change affects flooding, communities, and ways to build resilience. 🌍🌑️
➑️ thefloodhub.co.uk/am-i-at-risk...

#ClimateChange #FloodAware #UKFlooding

17.02.2026 13:53 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Planning a development or want to know how #floodrisk is managed in planning? Our Planning & Development page covers planning policy, local & neighbourhood plans, planning applications, sustainable surface water management & useful links πŸ‘‰ thefloodhub.co.uk/planning-dev...
#FloodAware #SuDS

17.02.2026 10:35 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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🌊 Rising sea levels and more frequent storms from climate change are accelerating coastal erosion, increasing flooding, habitat loss, and risk to communities.
Explore our Coastal Flooding Toolkit for resources & guides ➑️ thefloodhub.co.uk/coastal-floo...
#FloodAware #CoastalManagement

16.02.2026 08:02 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ™ Thank you for following along during our β€˜Managing Flood Risk – Who’s Involved’ Focus Week!

We hope you’ve gained valuable insights into the roles and responsibilities of the many stakeholders involved in flood risk management. πŸŒŠπŸ’‘

Find out more and explore our resources: thefloodhub.co.uk

13.02.2026 16:04 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0