Newcastle University

November 2021

A series of nature-based films (containing UK case studies) were launched at the COP26 Climate Summit (Glasgow, November 2021) – this included Newcastle University and the Slaty Sike natural flood management scheme.

- Working with nature: Cities https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Exk7yQYhG5M
- Working with nature: Highlands https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkmZ-aLVTxk
- Working with nature: Rivers & Coasts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WnL-RyAoCs

In our latest #COP26 blog, Dr Eleanor Starkey @StarkeyEle tells us how the COP26 Universities Network & Newcastle University help address the #ClimateEmergency #TogetherForOurPlanet #ClimateAction https://t.co/sppU9Yv1Jn

— Newcastle University (@UniofNewcastle) November 4, 2021

 

This also led to a specific news piece on the Slaty Site scheme by ITV with Tyne Rivers Trust: https://www.itv.com/news/tyne-tees/2021-11-10/cop26-flood-prevention-a-natural-approach-to-our-changing-climate 

The Environment Agency published a natural flood management (NFM) guidance document ('toolbox') in June 2017 which includes the Haltwhistle Burn citizen science work. See case study 'Harnessing citizen science to engage communities and complement traditional data sources'

- Visit the toolbox here: https://www.catchmentbasedapproach.org/resources/tools-and-casestudies/deliver/nfm-toolbox

• The full CaBA citizen science resource pack: http://www.catchmentbasedapproach.org/volunteer-monitoring
• Haltwhistle Burn citizen science case study page: http://www.catchmentbasedapproach.org/best-practice/monitoring/haltwhistle-burn
• Download CaBA citizen science resource booklet (pdf)

Newcastle University Press Office (1): http://www.ncl.ac.uk/socialrenewal/news/item/kerplunksystemslowstheflow.html

Chronicle Live: http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/haltwhistle-flood-protection-scheme-inspired-9942573 

 

BBC Science & Environment: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-34087255 

 

BBC News documentary 'Weather World': catch up on BBC iplayer  http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b0698z2l/weather-world-28082015 

 

Newcastle University Press Office (2): http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press/articles/archive/2017/04/communityfloodmonitoring/ 

 

Chronicle Live (2): http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/how-families-living-flood-risk-12931955

 

BBC Radio Newcastle: catch up on BBC iplayer 12/04/2017 http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p04y5cr

 

Hexham Courant: 'University team studies Haltwhistle's flooding issues'

 

The Guardian: 'Social and community impact category: award winner and runners up' March 2016.

Tyne Catchment website 'working together to improve our rivers' - a collaborative project by Tyne Rivers Trust.

Brampton Weather - Climatological Weather Station

The Brampton Climatological Weather Station is managed by a member of the local community. Local weather conditions are recorded every day and then submitted to the Met Office. Brampton is only approximately 13 miles west of Haltwhistle and so it is a very useful source of weather information.

Take a look at the website.. there is plenty current and historical data available to view as well as a webcam.

History of Haltwhistle Burn

Learn about the history of the Haltwhistle Burn, including industries which once thrived along this watercourse, as well as the geology of the area and interesting walks.

Visit the Met Office WOW ('Weather Observations Site') to view past weather records and get involved in being part of the weather observing community.

 

Environment Agency River Levels - South Tyne at Haltwhistle

The Environment Agency monitors river levels at Haltwhistle on the South Tyne immediately downstream of the railway station and Haltwhistle Tyne Bridge. The data is telemetered which means you can view them almost real time on the interent. To view the levels follow this link:

South Tyne river levels at Haltwhistle

Belford Proactive Interventions

Visit 'Proactive Interventions' to find out more about the research carried out in Belford by Newcastle University. An alternative catchment approach was adopted in order to reduce flood risk and other catchment issues, similar to what is planned for Haltwhistle. 

The Eden DTC

The River Eden Demonstration Test Catchment (DTC) is a Defra funded project which is looking at ways to effectively manage diffuse pollution arising from agricultural activities. This project monitors stream water quality and biology to see how it responds during flood events. There are a number of project partners, including Newcastle University and the Eden Rivers Trust.

The National Flood Forum is a national charity 'dedicated to supporting and representing communities and individuals at risk of flooding': http://www.nationalfloodforum.org.uk/  

'MorpethFlood' and 'ToonFlood'

Morpeth and Newcastle (north east England) have suffered from a number of flash flood events over the past few years. For example, Morpeth was hit hard during the 6-7 September 2008 floods and Newcastle on 28 June 2012. Newcastle University has worked closely with the communities affected to gather information about these events (e.g. photos, videos and accounts). This information is extremely valuable to engineers as it can be used to reconstruct what happened, map flood outlines and calculate flood levels. By using the local community to share their flood information, an extensive amount of information can be obtained. Click here to find out more.

 

 

 

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