Ray Gallagher - Engagement Officer - The Environment Agency

I have lived in Nottingham for the past 10 years and have worked with the Environment Agency the entire time.

I was unaware of the river Leen until I started working on this project but I have since spent a lot of time walking the river and coming to understand its biodiversity, beauty and complexity.

The whole project team is very passionate about the river and it has inspired me to do my part to help this historic watercourse reach its full potential once again.

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Chloe Langley – Principal Officer in Flood Risk Management (Lead Local Flood Authority)

By looking at the interactions between surface water and the river, opportunities for greening the city and implementing sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) are abundant. Through better management of rain at its source, we could all contribute to reducing run-off to the river and improving water quality, as well as reducing risk of localised flooding issues. This could range from individual homeowners de-paving, utilising water butts and green roofs through to larger scale storage schemes through rain gardens and ponds in public spaces.The River Leen fascinates me on a personal level, with its rich history and its potential to become Nottingham’s…