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• Socially Successful Projects

  Dr Sarah Fitton and Simon Wilson (co-authors of upcoming book 'Socially Successful Projects in the Built Environment') join host Katie to properly unpack the term "social value". It's a term that gets used heavily in project applications, reports and mission statements for many flood management projects (including groundwater flooding schemes)... but what does it actually mean and how can it be done well?In this useful and pragmatic discussion, Sarah and Simon discuss:A simple and clear definition of social valueHow putting social value at the core (and start) of a project can prevent many issues down-the-lineWhy sometimes there is a mismatch between brilliantly innovative tech and communities whose real priorities have not truly been asked-for or consideredHow to communicate with and involve communities properlyBest-practice lessons learnt from projects which have been able to deliver much-loved community assets delivering across-the-board wins for all stakeholdersIf you would like to find out more about Dr Sarah Fitton and Simon Wilson's work, and be able to buy the book when it is released, please go to:www.sociallysuccessfulprojects.co.ukDr Sarah Fitton is Founder and Director of Aurora Engagements Ltd.Simon Wilson is Co-founder and Director of Wilson Sherriff. Have a story you’d like to share on Groundwater Rising? Email [email protected] find out more about Project Groundwater, visit projectgroundwater.co.ukWant to watch this episode on YouTube? Go to www.youtube.com/@GroundwaterRising

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• Groundwater Flooding in Ireland

  Host Katie speaks to Ted McCormack, a senior geologist and hydrogeologist at the Geological Survey Ireland (GSI), whose specialism is groundwater, particularly regarding groundwater flooding and turloughs in Ireland. Ted explains what turloughs are, what karst is and explains how Ireland maps groundwater flood extents, assesses risks, and develops models for flood management. Plus Ted discusses how Ireland is leading the way in using remote sensing and satellite imagery to model and predict groundwater flooding... and the potential these methods have to be used elsewhere.What insights can we gain from Ireland's progress that could help with groundwater flooding in the UK and beyond? Have a story you’d like to share on Groundwater Rising? Email [email protected] find out more about Project Groundwater, visit projectgroundwater.co.ukWant to watch this episode on YouTube? Go to www.youtube.com/@GroundwaterRising

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• A Renter's Guide to Flooding

  Mary Long-Dhonau OBE (aka 'Flood Mary') is an expert on property flood resilience, having been flooded herself and made it her mission to raise awareness of flood risk and property flood resilience. Craig Glynn is CEO of Citizens Advice, Bucks and has spent years helping members of the public deal with challenges and issues - working with landlords and renter's rights are areas of expertise for him.Mary and Craig join host Katie to address what could be seen as a knowledge gap. There is plenty of information and advice for homeowners and businesses wanting to make their properties more flood resilient... but a large proportion of the population are renters and there is little flood advice out there aimed specifically at them.Topics of discussion include:How you can work with your landlord to make your property more flood resilientYour rights and obligations if your property gets floodedIf you need to relocate temporarily, how to proceed in a way that will save you money and prevent contractual disputesPreparations you can make as an individual, regardless of what actions your landlord does or doesn't takeTo see all the advice on Flood Mary's website, including to-do list templates and ideas for flood resilience products and best practice, go to floodmary.comTo find out more about how Citizens Advice can help you, go to citizensadvice.org.uk Have a story you’d like to share on Groundwater Rising? Email [email protected] find out more about Project Groundwater, visit projectgroundwater.co.ukWant to watch this episode on YouTube? Go to www.youtube.com/@GroundwaterRising

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• Chalk - Everything you Need to Know

  Guy Parker is a technical specialist in groundwater flooding from chalk aquifers with over 20 years experience in flood incident management. In this episode he shares his knowledge and provides a brilliant guide to how chalk works and the unique way it affects groundwater flooding.A huge swathe of the UK sits on top of chalk aquifers and this is a key part of how the nation stays supplied with water. But, chalk reacts in very specific ways to water, and, with climate change affecting weather patterns, there are knock-on effects to the interaction between chalk, groundwater levels and flooding.This episode is as knowledge-filled as it is fascinating. An essential listen for anyone involved with groundwater, flooding or water (and a genuinely revealing and thoroughly interesting listen for anyone who likes to understand "how things work"), Guy has a great way of making detailed scientific information very accessible.From the chemical composition of chalk, to how it was formed, why pores and fractures matter... to stories of Guy on horseback earlier in his career following streams uphill to map the water table, this episode is engaging and insightful. Have a story you’d like to share on Groundwater Rising? Email [email protected] find out more about Project Groundwater, visit projectgroundwater.co.ukWant to watch this episode on YouTube? Go to www.youtube.com/@GroundwaterRising

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• How to Create Legacy

  Every major project wants to create a legacy, but how is it done? Does it come about organically or should it be planned for and worked towards? If so, when is the right time to talk about it and what are the steps to deliver it?Since - once a project ends - legacy will be what's left behind... shouldn't it be a vital part of any project's design?What are some examples of legacy planning done well, and where has legacy not worked out as hoped for?Flood risk planning has a particular emphasis on legacy, which is why it is something that Project Groundwater itself has valued and considered. Two of the architects of Project Groundwater's own legacy planning - Karen Fisher (Senior Associate Director, Jacobs) and Kat Edwards (Co-Founder, AxiaOrigin) join host Katie to discuss this often-overlooked subject.If you'd like to find more about Project Groundwater's "Let's Talk" channels (as mentioned during this episode), go to letstalkgroundwaterflooding.orgAlso talked about in the episode is the 'Slow The Flow: Pickering' project, which you can discover here.  Have a story you’d like to share on Groundwater Rising? Email [email protected] find out more about Project Groundwater, visit projectgroundwater.co.ukWant to watch this episode on YouTube? Go to www.youtube.com/@GroundwaterRising

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