Medmerry Flashcards
What is managed retreat?
Allows an area to become flooded that was not previously exposed to flooding by removing coastal protection.
Where does managed retreat normally occur?
In low lying estuarine areas where land has been reclaimed by the sea in the past.
How much did the scheme cost?
£28 mil.
What will the surrendered land become?
A wetland habitat for many species
What problems have they faced in the past?
Caravan park in Selsey & Bracklesham Bay flooded
What did the scheme involve?
Built 7km of sea well further inland.
Made huge hole in sea wall
Gave back some of land to sea
What are some positives of the scheme?
Become a massive nature reserve and already occupied by wildlife
Proetcting households much better as sea wall is closer to them
Also protecting Southampton and Portsmouth
183 hectares will rapidly become a saltwater marsh
Encouraged more bird watchers to come and visit
Locals have got a one-in-one-thousand-year protection - one of the best in the country
What is the quote that the Environmental Agency’s coastal risk manager used?
“Rather than fighting it, we are working with nature,”
