1. What actually happen in Boscatle
Once you have decided what should happen at Boscastle… lets see what actually happened

2. Embankments (on outside of meander)

3. 2. Replaced low foot bridge

4. 3.Channel enlargement

5. 4. Flood Warning system
Argonaut monitors the flow of the rivers entering the town

6. 5. Land use zoning
The loss of cars is less dangerous than the loss of houses!

7. 6. Washlands
See if you can spot the washlands on the map !

9. Should humans try to manage rivers … or do we make it worse
Should humans try to manage rivers … or do we make it worse? What do you think?

10. What are the benefits of natural floodingOr
Which is better?

11. Benefits to people Silt deposited on floodplain -
Replenishes drinking water -
Slows velocity -

12. Benefits to the environment
Fish can breed -
Bring relief to drought in dry areas-