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Innes Thomson

@InnesThomson

Chief Executive, ADA ( Association of Drainage Authorities )

stoneleigh park Sumali Mayıs 2015
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Innes Thomson@InnesThomson·
Yes, there will be long-term choices to make but here-&-now, we need the necessary support to keep the pumps running whilst future solutions are developed. If it makes economic sense, perhaps we need to take the same view as the Dutch and increase flood protection standards ?
Dave Throup@DaveThroup

Costs of pumping flood away away from low lying areas escalating as the atmosphere heats, causing budget headaches. The bigger issue is that pumping is not a viable long term option as rainfall and floods inevitably get bigger. Hard choices are coming. theguardian.com/environment/ar…

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Innes Thomson@InnesThomson·
Internal Drainage Boards help carefully manage water levels in over 400 #SSSIs. Very important that our water networks are maintained not only to move water from floods, but for droughts too. @ADA_updates @ciwem next APPG for sustainable drought & flood on 9th Oct
Natural England@NaturalEngland

Natural England welcomes @WildlifeTrusts climate adaptation report today. A #NatureRecoveryNetwork that builds resilience and adapts to change is essential to address #ClimateChange. We look forward to accelerating our work with @defragovuk and partners.

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Dogdyke Steam Pumping Station
Dogdyke Steam Pumping Station@DogdykeSteam·
It's our second open evening of the year this Thursday 15th August All are welcome from 1700 to 2000 and the weather looks as if it is going to be great!!!! dogdyke.com
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The_WMA@The_WMA·
#NorfolkRiversIDB recently designed & delivered a new footbridge & #footpath improvement project for Brundall & Blofield parish councils! Utilising recycled ♻️ plastics & UK-sourced oak, the durable & #eco-friendly bridge connects two green 🌳🌿 spaces #Nature #PublicAccess 🚶‍♂️
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Bedford Group IDB
Bedford Group IDB@BedfordGroupIDB·
Enforcing our 9m bylaws is crucial to ensure machinery has the space needed for watercourse maintenance. We encourage planting on the non-working bank to provide habitat and create shade. If you're considering this, please consult our engineers for assistance. #consenting 🚜
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Peter Powell
Peter Powell@powell_peter·
While it may look pretty, Himalayan balsam is a invasive plant damaging the UKs rivers. It can grow 7m high, produce up to 800 seeds per plant and shoot them up to 7m away. A 🧵about this invasive species 👇
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mr and mrs thomas@3speeders·
Happy 21st wedding anniversary to us! ❤️ We’ve had a lot (and still lots!) to deal with over the last year or so, but what makes it all manageable and at times 🤣 is the love, trust and best friendship we have xx
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Sean Dunderdale@seandunderdale·
Work is well underway for next week’s BBC FarmWatch. We’re also filming and recording today at Louth Livestock Market, so say hello and get involved if you’re at the big sale happening there today.
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Innes Thomson@InnesThomson·
Would you like to work with @ADA_updates at this exciting time of new challenges and opportunities in water level & flood risk management ? Get in touch with us if you are interested in the job we are advertising at ada.org.uk/vacancies/
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Innes Thomson@InnesThomson·
Green signals all the way to York from LKX this eve @LNER in 1h52 mins non-stop. That’s an average speed of 102mph👍
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Mary Long-Dhonau OBE
Mary Long-Dhonau OBE@floodmary·
Flash #floods likely tomorrow! Please plan in advance if you think it may happen to you. Losing your memories is just awful!
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Sarah Mukherjee
Sarah Mukherjee@mukherjee_sarah·
Great to see Minister ⁦@MaryCreagh_⁩ and Defra ministerial team today. SofS ⁦@SteveReedMP⁩ says he and colleagues are keen to work in partnership with experts in the sector ⁦@iemanet⁩
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Innes Thomson@InnesThomson·
@DaveThroup @PhialaM My support added to @DaveThroup comments and of note that @PhialaM says that the introduction of an automated system for this coming winter is “premature and potentially risky”. Needs extensive ghost testing alongside expert input before operating alone.
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Dave Throup@DaveThroup·
Automating the English flood warning system. A good piece by @PhialaM But the reality is current river models are too inaccurate and unstable to provide anything like a reliable service without expert human intervention. Nowhere near ready yet. linkedin.com/pulse/flood-wa…
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FENACORE
FENACORE@FenacoreOficial·
España es el país que más presas destruye de Europa. En medio de la sequía, son muchos los ciudadanos que no entienden su destrucción y los expertos ven necesarias las presas en un entorno cada vez más seco y con menos precipitaciones. 👉shorturl.at/J73bv Vía @larazon_es
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