‘Dispelling the Myth’ is a collaborative water resources project with the aim to ignite conversations about water resources in the Northwest providing a bank of resources for the catchment partnerships across the region

This page is where resources on improving equality, diversity, and inclusion across CaBA partnerships will be shared.

It is well known that there is a lot to do to improve equality, diversity and inclusion in CaBA and the environment sector as a whole. The CaBA National Support Group is working to help Catchment Partnerships gain greater understanding of EDI, share best practice and provide an opportunity to discuss the challenges faced.

Guidance, technical manuals, templates and examples of how to setup and run an Outfall Safari to get local volunteers involved in surveying sources of urban pollution.

PINPOINT provides training, support and advice materials to individual Rivers Trusts and CaBA partnerships so that they can better advise farmers in England on how to reduce diffuse water pollution from agriculture.

Your catchment partnership will need to refresh your vision every five years. Here are some examples to get your started.

An overview of how to get started on your catchment management plan.

Citizen Science is a fundamental data gathering and engagement tool for Catchment Based Approach (CaBA) partnerships to help develop an understanding of the issues in catchments and also to engage their local communities in identifying and delivering solutions.

Monitoring and evaluation needs to be a part of initial project planning. It can help to secure future funding and engage local communities. This section provides links to guidance, training material, tools, templates and case studies that can help you to develop a monitoring plan.

The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust, in partnership with the RSPB, have published guidance on how to create SuDS that are great for wildlife and for people. 

The toolbox provides a 7 step guide to developing a NFM scheme. It was developed by the Environment Agency with the support of the Trent RFCC and was inspired by the experiences of local partners working to manage flood risk in Scotter, Lincolnshire.

A practical guide for farmers and farm advisors to provide simple, clear advice and aid decision making on the delivery of natural flood management measures.