£25 million will be invested in projects that use nature to protect communities from flooding, Environment Minister Rebecca Pow announced today (22 September).
The ring-fenced funding, provided by the Government and the Environment Agency, will support natural flood management schemes across England that use techniques such as planting trees and creating wetlands to slow and store water to reduce the risk of flooding. These schemes are also proven to improve air and water quality, provide habitats for wildlife and create green spaces for communities.
In my role as a board member for the Great Ouse, Regional Flood and Coastal Committee, it is great to see this flood alleviation practises being invested into by the Government. Bedford and Kempston is prone to flooding and investment like this, by the government will protect homes, buildings and businesses even better.
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