Water
Sustainable water management helps preserve water ecosystems and biodiversity, and can help mitigate climate change.
How do we protect our homes from flooding?
Somerset has a diverse landscape with coastlines, hills, moors and wetlands. The county has suffered unprecedented flooding in the past which had a huge impact on residents and their communities and livelihoods. Since then, millions of pounds have been spent on building stronger flood defenses. As our planet warms producing wetter winters and drier summers, areas prone to flooding will be increasingly impacted in the future. So what can we do to make a difference?
Spotlight on Wessex Water
Wessex Water provide water and sewerage services to 2.9 million people across the South West and are recognised by regulator Ofwat as one of the leading water and sewerage companies in England and Wales.
Wessex Water is based in the south west of England, with a reach that extends beyond the UK as part of YTL, a global company that is powering ahead with building and delivering services that make a big difference to peoples’ lives and the environment.
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ABP
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Babcock International
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Outreach opportunities
Outreach opportunities
Ministry of Eco Education
The Ministry of Eco Education is the charity supporting teachers to weave sustainability through their teaching by making best use of the free resources and opportunities from 100’s of organisations.…
Wessex Water Schools and Careers Engagement
Wessex Water collaborates with local schools and groups to provide impartial career advice and showcase various job opportunities, including apprenticeships and graduate roles. Their engagement program aims to boost students’…
Local projects
Local projects
WWT Climate Resilience in Somerset
We’re creating and restoring 130 hectares of wetlands along the Somerset coast, funded by the Green Recovery Challenge Fund (GCRF).
WWT Bridgwater Blue Heritage
We’re working with local people to boost Bridgwater’s blue infrastructure, and enhance climate resilience, biodiversity and wellbeing.
Wessex Water Guardians Community Project
Somerset Wildlife Trust and Wessex Water are joining forces to work towards cleaner rivers and good quality habitats for wildlife. Funded by Wessex Water, the aim of the project is…
Education Resources
Education Resources
Ministry of Eco Education
The Ministry of Eco Education is the charity supporting teachers to weave sustainability through their teaching by making best use of the free resources and opportunities from 100’s of organisations.…
Minecraft Education Edition – RiverCraft
RiverCraft allows students to explore and understand the key areas of the Environment Agency’s work through three games themed around flood mitigation, climate change, and the local environment.
Wetlands and Wildlife Trust – Two Valleys: Slow the flow
A project using natural flood management to reduce flood risk around the Monksilver and Doniford stream catchments in West Somerset.
The Flood Hub Learning Resources
Welcome to the Learning area where you can find information on our KS2 Flooding Education Package, our KS2 Climate Change Package, the Landscapes to Lifescapes Digital Exhibition, and the Coasts…
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