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Wey

Wey. Task Statement: How well is the stream/river in your chosen study area managed?. The River Wey drainage basin. 1008 km 2. The equivalent of 144,000 football pitches. Meets the Thames at Weybridge. Land use in the river Wey drainage basin (south of Guildford). 16.0 %.

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Wey

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  1. Wey

  2. Task Statement: How well is the stream/river in your chosen study area managed?

  3. The River Wey drainage basin • 1008 km2 The equivalent of 144,000 football pitches • Meets the Thames at Weybridge

  4. Land use in the river Wey drainage basin (south of Guildford) 16.0 % Total UK built up area = 6.5%

  5. Guildford changing land use 2013 1930 www.wheresthepath.co.uk

  6. Hydrogeology of the river Wey drainage basin 19.3 %

  7. The relationship between land use and hydrogeology The Wey’s urban areas are mainly situated on the highly permeable land

  8. Environment Agency flood risk mapfor Guildford town centre Map source: environment-agency.gov.uk (accessed 23rd June 2010)

  9. The current flood risk management strategy (what currently is being done)  Maintain Channel efficiency by removing debris and sand. Protect existing floodplain storage.  Reduce consequence Raising awareness. Improving flood warning systems. Using spatial planning to ensure risk is managed and reduced in future developments (specific to Guildford).

  10. Task Statement: How well is the stream/river in your chosen study area managed? What can we measure? How well is the River Wey managed in Guildford? Key Question:

  11. Fieldwork: 1. Flood risk analysis of Guildford town centre

  12. 2. Perception analysis (questionnaire) • Residents and visitors • Are they aware of the flood management strategy? • Is Guildford at risk of flooding? • How well is the River Wey managed?

  13. 3. Photo Trail around the town centre • Collect evidence of current flood defence strategies • Field sketch or Photographs • Written notes

  14. The safety stuff: GAPS kits Contact details Clipboards & note pads / paper / pencil / cameras

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