Bristol aims to become UK’s first ‘wetland city’ and reduce flood risk
Summary
Bristol is pursuing recognition as the UK’s first wetland city through a five-year programme to restore and create wetlands. The projects aim to support wildlife, improve access to nature and manage rainwater to reduce flood risk.Key Facts
- The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust plans more than 200 wetland projects across Bristol over five years.
- The projects include household rainwater ponds, street rain gardens, river habitat restoration and new wetlands.
- The programme seeks accreditation under the Ramsar Convention, an international treaty on wetland conservation.
- In September, the charity installed floating wetlands at three sites in Bristol’s city-centre harbour.
- Wetlands can absorb and store water, helping manage heavy rainfall and reduce pressure on drains and combined sewers.
- Insurer Aviva is contributing £8.9 million to fund the five-year programme.
- There are 74 accredited wetland cities in 27 countries, including 22 in China.
- Bristol has about 100 miles of waterways within the city.
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