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Groundwater flooding is forgotten flooding. It surprises people, comes up slowly from below and takes ages to go away. Often devastating, too little is known about it... this podcast aims to change that.

  1. JAN 29

    Mental Health & Flooding - New Research

    In her final episode hosting Groundwater Rising (before handing over to new host Helen Banyard), host Katie interviews Matt Georges, founder of Orbital Applied Economics about mental health and flooding. Historically, investment in flood prevention and flood defences has mainly been in physical structures. But more and more is being understood about the importance of community flood resilience, and behind this lies the issue of mental health. Being flooded affects mental health greatly, but it's hard to put an economic value on mental health impacts... which means its importance may be being under considered in decisions about which interventions to fund. Matt is leading the ground-breaking FloodMind research project that aims to fill a research gap (very little has been done about mental health and flooding) and then work towards a mathematical model that can better understand the mental health impacts and their economic value - specifically in terms of groundwater flooding. In a funding decision-making context that often boils down to cost, the aim of Flood Mind is to provide more of an evidence-based platform for mental health to be given more importance in future flood scheme funding. To find out more about FloodMind, visit floodmind.co.uk Have a story you’d like to share on Groundwater Rising?  Email groundwaterrising@projectgroundwater.co.uk To find out more about Project Groundwater, visit projectgroundwater.co.uk Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Go to www.youtube.com/@GroundwaterRising

    40 min

  2. JAN 8

    Goodbye Katie, Hello Helen - What's Next for Groundwater Rising

    After nearly two years of presenting Groundwater Rising, Katie Hargrave-Smith is leaving to pursue a new role (full details in the episode) and hands over the microphone to Helen Banyard. Helen shares her background, including her journey to working within Flooding and Innovation. Katie and Helen discuss everything from the emotional impact of flooding, to areas they want to explore with the podcast, as well as talking about Katie's insights and highlights from her time on the podcast. A lovely listen at the beginning of a new year and a new chapter for Groundwater Rising. Thanks to Katie for building a superb foundation. Welcome Helen and here's to a fantastic future ahead. Katie recorded an episode - which will be her last - on Mental Health that will publish at the end of January 2026, and then Helen's first episode will be at the end of February. Have a story you’d like to share on Groundwater Rising?  Email groundwaterrising@projectgroundwater.co.uk To find out more about Project Groundwater, visit projectgroundwater.co.uk Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Go to www.youtube.com/@GroundwaterRising

    20 min

  3. 11/27/2025

    Flood Source Interaction

    Dr Paul Ellis (Hydrolex) joins host Katie to share his expertise on how groundwater interacts with other water sources. Often, in flooding situations, there is a mistaken assumption that just one source of water is involved. But, understanding how all sources of water - including groundwater (which the least is known about) is vital to understand, plan for and mitigate flooding properly.   Have a story you’d like to share on Groundwater Rising?  Email groundwaterrising@projectgroundwater.co.uk To find out more about Project Groundwater, visit projectgroundwater.co.uk Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Go to www.youtube.com/@GroundwaterRising

    39 min

  4. 10/30/2025

    Socially Successful Projects

    Dr Sarah Fitton and Simon Wilson (co-authors of upcoming book 'Socially Successful Projects in the Built Environment') join host Katie to properly unpack the term "social value". It's a term that gets used heavily in project applications, reports and mission statements for many flood management projects (including groundwater flooding schemes)... but what does it actually mean and how can it be done well? In this useful and pragmatic discussion, Sarah and Simon discuss: A simple and clear definition of social valueHow putting social value at the core (and start) of a project can prevent many issues down-the-lineWhy sometimes there is a mismatch between brilliantly innovative tech and communities whose real priorities have not truly been asked-for or consideredHow to communicate with and involve communities properlyBest-practice lessons learnt from projects which have been able to deliver much-loved community assets delivering across-the-board wins for all stakeholdersIf you would like to find out more about Dr Sarah Fitton and Simon Wilson's work, and be able to buy the book when it is released, please go to: www.sociallysuccessfulprojects.co.uk Dr Sarah Fitton is Founder and Director of Aurora Engagements Ltd. Simon Wilson is Co-founder and Director of Wilson Sherriff. Have a story you’d like to share on Groundwater Rising?  Email groundwaterrising@projectgroundwater.co.uk To find out more about Project Groundwater, visit projectgroundwater.co.uk Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Go to www.youtube.com/@GroundwaterRising

    37 min

  5. 09/25/2025

    Groundwater Flooding in Ireland

    Host Katie speaks to Ted McCormack, a senior geologist and hydrogeologist at the Geological Survey Ireland (GSI), whose specialism is groundwater, particularly regarding groundwater flooding and turloughs in Ireland.  Ted explains what turloughs are, what karst is and explains how Ireland maps groundwater flood extents, assesses risks, and develops models for flood management. Plus Ted discusses how Ireland is leading the way in using remote sensing and satellite imagery to model and predict groundwater flooding... and the potential these methods have to be used elsewhere. What insights can we gain from Ireland's progress that could help with groundwater flooding in the UK and beyond? Have a story you’d like to share on Groundwater Rising?  Email groundwaterrising@projectgroundwater.co.uk To find out more about Project Groundwater, visit projectgroundwater.co.uk Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Go to www.youtube.com/@GroundwaterRising

    32 min

  6. 08/28/2025

    A Renter's Guide to Flooding

    Mary Long-Dhonau OBE (aka 'Flood Mary') is an expert on property flood resilience, having been flooded herself and made it her mission to raise awareness of flood risk and property flood resilience.  Craig Glynn is CEO of Citizens Advice, Bucks and has spent years helping members of the public deal with challenges and issues - working with landlords and renter's rights are areas of expertise for him. Mary and Craig join host Katie to address what could be seen as a knowledge gap. There is plenty of information and advice for homeowners and businesses wanting to make their properties more flood resilient... but a large proportion of the population are renters and there is little flood advice out there aimed specifically at them. Topics of discussion include: How you can work with your landlord to make your property more flood resilientYour rights and obligations if your property gets floodedIf you need to relocate temporarily, how to proceed in a way that will save you money and prevent contractual disputesPreparations you can make as an individual, regardless of what actions your landlord does or doesn't takeTo see all the advice on Flood Mary's website, including to-do list templates and ideas for flood resilience products and best practice, go to floodmary.com To find out more about how Citizens Advice can help you, go to citizensadvice.org.uk Have a story you’d like to share on Groundwater Rising?  Email groundwaterrising@projectgroundwater.co.uk To find out more about Project Groundwater, visit projectgroundwater.co.uk Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Go to www.youtube.com/@GroundwaterRising

    41 min

  7. 07/31/2025

    Chalk - Everything you Need to Know

    Guy Parker is a technical specialist in groundwater flooding from chalk aquifers with over 20 years experience in flood incident management. In this episode he shares his knowledge and provides a brilliant guide to how chalk works and the unique way it affects groundwater flooding. A huge swathe of the UK sits on top of chalk aquifers and this is a key part of how the nation stays supplied with water. But, chalk reacts in very specific ways to water, and, with climate change affecting weather patterns, there are knock-on effects to the interaction between chalk, groundwater levels and flooding. This episode is as knowledge-filled as it is fascinating. An essential listen for anyone involved with groundwater, flooding or water (and a genuinely revealing and thoroughly interesting listen for anyone who likes to understand "how things work"), Guy has a great way of making detailed scientific information very accessible. From the chemical composition of chalk, to how it was formed, why pores and fractures matter... to stories of Guy on horseback earlier in his career following streams uphill to map the water table, this episode is engaging and insightful. Have a story you’d like to share on Groundwater Rising?  Email groundwaterrising@projectgroundwater.co.uk To find out more about Project Groundwater, visit projectgroundwater.co.uk Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Go to www.youtube.com/@GroundwaterRising

    29 min

  8. 06/26/2025

    How to Create Legacy

    Every major project wants to create a legacy, but how is it done? Does it come about organically or should it be planned for and worked towards? If so, when is the right time to talk about it and what are the steps to deliver it? Since - once a project ends - legacy will be what's left behind... shouldn't it be a vital part of any project's design? What are some examples of legacy planning done well, and where has legacy not worked out as hoped for? Flood risk planning has a particular emphasis on legacy, which is why it is something that Project Groundwater itself has valued and considered. Two of the architects of Project Groundwater's own legacy planning - Karen Fisher (Senior Associate Director, Jacobs) and Kat Edwards (Co-Founder, AxiaOrigin) join host Katie to discuss this often-overlooked subject. If you'd like to find more about Project Groundwater's "Let's Talk" channels (as mentioned during this episode), go to letstalkgroundwaterflooding.org Also talked about in the episode is the 'Slow The Flow: Pickering' project, which you can discover here.  Have a story you’d like to share on Groundwater Rising?  Email groundwaterrising@projectgroundwater.co.uk To find out more about Project Groundwater, visit projectgroundwater.co.uk Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Go to www.youtube.com/@GroundwaterRising

    41 min
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Groundwater flooding is forgotten flooding. It surprises people, comes up slowly from below and takes ages to go away. Often devastating, too little is known about it... this podcast aims to change that.

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  • Creator
    Project Groundwater
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    24
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    © Project Groundwater
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    Groundwater Rising