Action for Silk Stream (AfSS) is a project to help tackle the effects of climate change. It aims to do this by:
- making space for water
- reducing flooding
- improving the water quality in the Silk Stream catchment.
The project aims to benefit communities by:
- building new wetlands
- restoring stretches of river
- creating new areas of natural drainage to increase flood resilience.
The project also aims to improve water quality and public spaces. We hope this will boost health and wildlife habitat.
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Mid-Project Evaluation Survey
AfSS is a major £6m partnership project led by us and Barnet Council. It aims to combat climate change. It will make space for water, reduce flooding, and improve water quality. This will benefit communities and the environment. The project should last six years and launched in 2021.
Defra funds the project. It's part of the £200 million Flood and Coastal Innovation Programme. The programme is managed by the Environment Agency. The programmes will boost innovation in flood and coastal resilience. It will also help adapt to a changing climate.
In 2021, the project team worked with Engage Barnet to host an online survey. It sought to understand local views on the project with local communities. The results would guide a mid-project review and the project's last two years.