River Exe

• What are the main issues related to blood management?

  Boeal, economic, and environmental issues
• Why was the blood management scheme required?

  To address various management issues
• What type of geology is present in Dartmose?

  Impermeable geology, including laratione and granite
• What is the significance of high discharge in Dartmose?

  It affects flood management strategies
• What is the main strategy in the management of the Exe river?

  To manage surface runoff effectively
• How do human factors like farming and urbanization impact Dartmose?

  They contribute to increased surface runoff
• What happens to lag time when it rains in Dartmose?

  Lag time is very short during rainfall
• What was the impact of the 1979 flood alleviation channel in ExeBmil?

  It caused millions in damage to infrastructure
• How do flood gates function in the flood alleviation channel?

  They open when flood levels reach a certain point
• What is the maximum discharge allowed through the flood gates?

  250 cum
• What is the purpose of gabions in flood management?

  They prevent erosion along riverbanks
• What is the length of the flood alleviation channel along the river Exe?

  1.5 km long
• What are the main components of overall flood management strategies?

  Afforestation, flood warnings, and monitoring
• How does afforestation contribute to flood management?

  It helps reduce surface runoff and erosion
• What role does monitoring play in flood management?

  It helps track water flow and discharge levels
• What is the purpose of a dam in flood management?

  To regulate water flow and reduce flood risk
• How do raised embankments assist in flood management?

  They help contain floodwaters within designated areas
• What is the significance of flood warnings in flood management?

  They alert communities to potential flooding
• What is the impact of climate change on flood management strategies?

  It necessitates adjustments to existing strategies
• How does urbanization affect flood risk in Dartmose?

  It increases surface runoff and flood potential
• What is the role of raised embankments in flood management?

  They help contain floodwaters and protect areas
• What is the purpose of monitoring flow in flood management?

  To assess discharge levels and manage risks
• How does afforestation help in flood risk reduction?

  It enhances water absorption and reduces runoff
• What is the main goal of flood management strategies?

  To reduce flood risk and provide water supply
• What is the significance of the flood alleviation channel in ExeBmil?

  It mitigates flooding and protects communities
• How do human activities like farming affect flood management?

  They can increase runoff and flood risks
• What is the impact of high rainfall on surface runoff?

  It leads to increased surface runoff levels
• What is the purpose of flood warnings in flood management?

  To inform communities about potential floods
• How does monitoring flow contribute to flood management?

  It helps in assessing discharge and risks
• What is the role of a dam in flood management?

  To regulate water flow and reduce flood risk
• What is the significance of raised embankments in flood management?

  They help contain floodwaters and protect areas
• How does urbanization affect flood risk in Dartmose?

  It increases surface runoff and flood potential
• What is the role of monitoring flow in flood management?

  To assess discharge levels and manage risks
• How does afforestation help in flood risk reduction?

  It enhances water absorption and reduces runoff
• What is the main goal of flood management strategies?

  To reduce flood risk and provide water supply
• What is the significance of the flood alleviation channel in ExeBmil?

  It mitigates flooding and protects communities
• How do human activities like farming affect flood management?

  They can increase runoff and flood risks
• What is the impact of high rainfall on surface runoff?

  It leads to increased surface runoff levels
• What is the purpose of flood warnings in flood management?

  To inform communities about potential floods
• How does monitoring flow contribute to flood management?

  It helps in assessing discharge and risks