Findings from a study to provide people at risk of flooding with the mental health services they need

Pictured: Jason Hanks, flood manager at Kirklees Council, presenting about the WYFLIP project at the British Hydrological Society’s Symposium. It was voted the best presentation by delegates at the national event. A final report with findings and recommendations has been produced by Dr Dillon Newton and Dr Tom Simcock, University of Huddersfield – The Mental Health Impacts … Read more

UK WaterLANDS artists exhibit ‘Tenderbog’ in Estonia

Pictured: Big Felt and Bog Pool, from Tenderbog by Laura Harrington and Feral Practice (Image Credit: Juri Vlassov) Two UK artists Laura Harrington and Feral Practice (Fiona MacDonald), who work together as part of the WaterLANDS artists in residence, took part in an exhibition ‘Unbounded within – Symbiotic Subjectivities’, in Pärnu, Estonia. The exhibition, which was … Read more

WaterLANDS artist invited to help reshape an international agreement to protect peatlands

Pictured: Dunga Swamp in Kisumu, Kenya courtesy of the Venice Agreement Laura Harrington, one of the two UK WaterLANDS artists-in-residence, was invited to take part in the Third Biannual Global Workshop of the Venice Agreement (VA) on peatlands in Kisumu, Kenya (2 – 5 June 2026). She was representing her work with peatlands in the UK … Read more

Will you take part in a new study examining the impact that flooding can have on your mental health?

Pictured: Downsteam of Methley Bridge, River Calder. Have you been flooded or do you live in a West Yorkshire community that is at risk of flooding? If so, please take just 10 minutes to complete this survey and share it with anyone you know who may be interested before the end of January 2026. It … Read more

New research to examine how flooding affects the mental health of communities

Hundreds of people across West Yorkshire who live in communities at risk of flooding are being urged to take part in new research to help reduce the impact on the mental health of flood victims and provide them with the vital support they need. A large-scale online survey is being carried out by researchers at … Read more

New research to examine what impact flooding can have on the mental health of at risk communities

Picture courtesy of Dave Connolly, Calderdale Council Hundreds of people across West Yorkshire, who live in communities at risk of flooding, are being urged to take part in new research to help reduce the impact on the mental health of flood victims and provide them with the vital support they need. A large-scale online survey … Read more

Successful funding bid for Blue Green Demonstrator site

The plan to develop a Blue Green Demonstrator site at Meanwood Valley Urban Farm (MVUF) in Leeds to demonstrate the many benefits of Sustainable Urban Drainage (SuDS) is now one step closer to becoming a reality. Yorkshire Resilience Flood and Coastal Committee approved a £97,000 Local Levy bid from the  West Yorkshire Flood Innovation Programme Board to … Read more