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Floods and water management

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    Flood risk assessment

    HR Wallingford has considerable experience of hazard and risk mapping – from national scale assessment using broad-scale tools, to regional and local flood risk assessments. Our consultancy studies are backed by leading edge tools and our active involvements in climate change and flood risk research.

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    Emergency planning

    Preparedness is essential to reduce the impact of natural disasters. HR Wallingford offers a range of services for emergency planning and management.

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    Climate change

    HR Wallingford is at the forefront of climate change risk assessment in the UK and internationally. We specialise in translating the latest scientific research into practical policy advice, adaptation strategies and decision support tools.

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    Flood risk management

    Our skills and expertise cover the technology and science behind the different strands of sustainable and integrated catchment flood risk management. We help our clients to develop sustainable flood risk management solutions.

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    Drainage infrastructure

    Drainage is fundamental to providing a sustainable environment in towns and cities. HR Wallingford can address drainage issues to help prevent frequent flooding, provide an environment resilient to extreme events and protect water courses from stormwater runoff.

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    Water resources

    Water security involves the sustainable use and development of water resources, the protection of ecosystem services, and the management of water-related hazards. HR Wallingford translates the latest science into practical policy advice, strategy formulation and decision support for optimisation of investment planning.

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    River infrastructure

    Managers need to target the limited resources for operation and maintenance of their assets to obtain the greatest benefits in terms of asset performance and reduction of risks. HR Wallingford has a long history of understanding and providing solutions for optimum river infrastructure management.