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< class="listing__heading">How do we measure success? Shaping the future of NFM monitoring

Published: 2nd December 2025

Monitoring produces evidence of what NFM delivers. Earlier blogs explored how choosing the right indicators helps to capture evidence for NFM benefits. Our recent workshop built on that work.

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< class="listing__heading">From pilots to progress – a farmer-focused journey

Published: 4th December 2024

Ousewem’s delivery team led by The Yorkshire Dales Rivers Trust continues their farmer-focused journey from pilots to project delivery...
< class="listing__heading">NFM tools: modelling, theory and practice

Published: 19th November 2024

As policymakers increasingly recognise NFM’s importance, the role of precise, adaptable modelling is ever more vital. Our latest video highlights our tools, demonstrating their practical applications.
< class="listing__heading">Ousewem further expands flood resilience efforts

Published: 19th November 2024

Ousewem is thrilled to announce the continued expansion of its natural flood management focus areas.
< class="listing__heading">Wood you believe it - Nature’s role in flood management

Published: 14th November 2024

A new series of animated films by the CiFR project showcases the power of NFM including themes that closely resonate with our own initiatives here at Ousewem.
< class="listing__heading">Living Labs: Shaping NFM policy and practice

Published: 22nd October 2024

Tackling natural flood management (NFM) challenges requires fresh perspectives and evidence-based research. That’s why we’ve integrated “Living Labs”.
< class="listing__heading">Flood Action Week: Building flood resilience

Published: 11th October 2024

Flood Action Week is a timely reminder for communities across the Yorkshire and the UK to consider, not just how to react to flooding, but how to proactively build resilience.
< 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.

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