We seek to drive transformational environmental and social benefits in Yorkshire and influence £1bn of investment by 2030. We look for solutions that provide an excellent investment and multiple benefits widespread across the catchment.  We bring together academics and experts from organisations active in catchment management to find ways to use environmental science more effectively in rural and urban areas. Supporting organisations to deliver transformational change, we have developed tools, strengthened business cases, helped with advocacy and influenced the political agenda.

This video was filmed in Hardcastle Crags to explain how one of our projects – NFM in Calderdale – involved partnership working and benefits for Calderdale Council, The Environment Agency (Yorkshire region), the National Trust and Slow the Flow . It looks at natural flood prevention measures and solutions to slow the volume of water which comes down the hillsides.   Take a look at some of the work we have been involved in.

When our five years of NERC funding came to an end, we produced a report   which highlights our achievements.