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Water water everywhere… for many, of course Cumbria’s image has long been synonymous with lakes and with rain!

However the direct impacts of a changing climate are already being experienced through our rivers and water resources. Cumbrian homes and businesses have been devastated by recent major flood events, even destroying critical infrastructure such as bridges and roads. 

Climate forecasting predicts more extreme weather patterns, leading to increasing frequency and severity of both flooding and droughts in the north of England. 

However rivers also form a vital part of climate solutions. Restoring rivers and surrounding habitats can actively reduce harmful emissions and increase carbon uptake. Improving water quality aids nature recovery, and reduces the energy needed to treat water for humans. 

As we adapt to more extreme Cumbrian weather, slowing the flow of river water can also allow the landscape to absorb the worst impacts of rainfall.

Our contributors today will include the Eden Rivers Trust, West Cumbria Rivers Trust, National Trust, and Sustainability and Energy Network in Staveley (SENS).

There’ll also be opportunities for questions and discussion.

This events is part of the Climate Solutions for Cumbrian Landscapes programme

This webinar on rivers supports work by the Zero Carbon Cumbria Partnership on land use. It's part of an on-going events programme focused on environmental challenges and solutions across different types of Cumbrian landscapes.

Our next event will be focused on Hedgerows (14th March).

MORE INFORMATION

Website: Zero Carbon Cumbria Partnership

Cost - This event is free to attend.

Venue - This event will be held via Zoom. Once you register, you'll receive a link to join the event. 

Recording - We may record the event to share online afterwards. By taking part in this event, you accept that your name/image/voice may appear in the recording. You can opt not to activate your webcam and microphone, and you can change how your name is displayed in the list of participants. Attendees' video feeds won't necessarily be on screen at any point during the webinar.

Help with joining this event

Are you not sure how to use Zoom but would like to attend our event? If you don't have a friend or family member who can help you get set up, we'd be happy to help you in advance. Please contact us as soon as possible. You can phone us on 01768 210276 during normal office hours (Tue to Fri) or email [email protected].

Unfortunately, we aren't able to offer technical support at the time of the event.

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