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Our Work

As the Lead Local Flood Authority in Essex, we get involved in a number of projects to help protect people from flooding. We try to use Natural Flood Management using nature based solutions and sustainable drainage techniques as much as possible. This page showcases the different types of projects we have worked on across the county, and highlights some case studies.

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Artist impression of a woman walking along a boardwalk surrounded by green landscapes

SPONGE Project

This project will increase resilience against surface water flooding

Woodland with stripped logs lined up ready for creating a dam

Leaky Dams

Timber and woody debris are positioned across water channels to slow down water flow during periods of heavy rainfall.

Detention basin. Wagtail Drive, Maldon

Detention Basins

Find out where ECC is using detention basins as a natural way to slow the flow of excess surface water run-off

Community Rain Gardens

Find out why rain gardens are useful, and where ECC is making rain gardens

Schools

Find out how essex county council is working to make schools more flood resilient

Wetland Wonder Trail at Essex Country Parks