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< class="listing__heading">Ousewem in 2026: what this year is about

Published: 17th February 2026

2026 will be Ousewem's largest year of NFM delivery, alongside the application of 4 years of evidence and learning to prepare for the next phase of flood resilience beyond 2027.

The Ousewem team and volunteers stood together in a field

< class="listing__heading">Our mission to educate and protect our communities

Published: 18th September 2024

Discover our exciting initiative, supporting the Rivers2U project. Our goal is to create a network of informed and proactive individuals who can contribute to the sustainability of their environment.
< class="listing__heading">Flood and Coastal Resilience Innovation Programme Mid-Term Report

Published: 18th September 2024

The Flood and Coastal Innovation Programme represents the largest investment in innovation ever made by the EA and Defra. Read the programme’s mid-point summary including Ousewem's contributions.
< class="listing__heading">Ousewem announces new focus catchments following initial success

Published: 9th August 2024

We are excited to announce the next phase of our natural flood management (NFM) delivery, centring on new focus catchments within North Yorkshire.
< class="listing__heading">Natural flood management: evidence for multiple benefits

Published: 9th August 2024

Natural flood management (NFM) has significant potential to help communities prepare for water and flood challenges in our changing climate.
< class="listing__heading">Simplifying Funding Opportunities for Farmers

Published: 17th July 2024

Ousewem is dedicated to collaborating with farmers to implement natural flood management (NFM) practices.
< class="listing__heading">Ousewem Launches First Project: A Collaborative Effort

Published: 17th July 2024

Ousewem is excited to announce the launch of its first major project, with spades officially hitting the ground at Smaden Head Farm.
< class="listing__heading">Collaboration and the exchange of innovative ideas

Published: 15th June 2024

Collaboration and the exchange of innovative ideas are essential in the quest for flood resilience.
< class="listing__heading">Delivering Ousewem – a journey of discovery and learning

Published: 14th June 2024

Over the past year, the Ousewem delivery team has been deeply engaged in a journey of discovery and learning.
< class="listing__heading">Ousewem unveils powerful video collaboration with The Artery

Published: 17th May 2024

Ousewem is proud to unveil an insightful video created in partnership with The Artery, a champion for creativity and collaboration in North Yorkshire's rural and coastal communities.
< class="listing__heading">New approaches to hydrological and hydraulic modelling

Published: 10th May 2024

We’re embarking on a journey of innovation in hydrological and hydraulic modelling!

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