{"id":2550,"date":"2021-07-22T10:10:57","date_gmt":"2021-07-22T09:10:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/floodriskmanagement\/?page_id=2550"},"modified":"2026-03-26T14:16:59","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T14:16:59","slug":"flood-and-coastal-resilience-innovation-programme-fcrip","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/floodriskmanagement\/flood-and-coastal-resilience-innovation-programme-fcrip\/","title":{"rendered":"Devon Resilience Innovation Project (DRIP)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3156\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/floodriskmanagement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2023\/11\/DRIP-full-name-plus-logo--300x95.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"534\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/floodriskmanagement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2023\/11\/DRIP-full-name-plus-logo--300x95.png 300w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/floodriskmanagement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2023\/11\/DRIP-full-name-plus-logo--800x253.png 800w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/floodriskmanagement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2023\/11\/DRIP-full-name-plus-logo--768x243.png 768w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/floodriskmanagement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2023\/11\/DRIP-full-name-plus-logo--1536x486.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/floodriskmanagement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2023\/11\/DRIP-full-name-plus-logo--2048x648.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/floodriskmanagement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2023\/11\/DRIP-full-name-plus-logo--640x203.png 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 534px) 100vw, 534px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>The project<\/h2>\n<p>The project is running from 2021 until 2027, working with 19 organisations to improve resilience to flooding in 26 communities across Devon.<\/p>\n<p>Many of the communities selected would not typically be high priority within the local flood risk management strategy due to the low numbers of properties at risk.<\/p>\n<p>It is a unique project to help neighbourhoods be better prepared for and able to recover more quickly from flooding by improving community resilience. There are several ways communities can improve their flood resilience \u2013 by:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>managing the flow of water in an area<\/li>\n<li>planning for and responding effectively to incidents<\/li>\n<li>recovering quickly and building back better<\/li>\n<li>making the best-informed land use and development choices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more information about the pilot project locations and partner organisations, see the dedicated <a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/drip\/\">DRIP website here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Subscribe to the DRIP newsletter, produced quarterly, here. <strong>Please note that we are currently updating our newsletter provider and the option to subscribe will be available again soon.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Follow us on Instagram @devonfloodresilience and Facebook \/devonfloodresilience for regular project updates.<\/p>\n<h3>Project Partners<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2775 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/floodriskmanagement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2022\/08\/NDB.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"258\" height=\"106\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2784 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/floodriskmanagement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2022\/08\/UoP.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"193\" height=\"107\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2783 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/floodriskmanagement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2022\/08\/UoE.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"124\" height=\"125\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2782 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/floodriskmanagement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2022\/08\/ToDC.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"57\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2781 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/floodriskmanagement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2022\/08\/TeDC.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"251\" height=\"75\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2780 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/floodriskmanagement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2022\/08\/TC.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"138\" height=\"92\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2779 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/floodriskmanagement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2022\/08\/SWW.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"107\" height=\"107\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2778 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/floodriskmanagement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2022\/08\/PCC.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"124\" height=\"124\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2777 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/floodriskmanagement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2022\/08\/NT.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"125\" height=\"124\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2776 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/floodriskmanagement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2022\/08\/NDC.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"169\" height=\"106\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2785 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/floodriskmanagement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2022\/08\/WRT-300x60.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"60\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/floodriskmanagement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2022\/08\/WRT-300x60.png 300w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/floodriskmanagement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2022\/08\/WRT.png 337w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2786 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/floodriskmanagement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2022\/08\/BHAONB-300x71.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"71\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/floodriskmanagement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2022\/08\/BHAONB-300x72.png 300w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/floodriskmanagement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2022\/08\/BHAONB.png 303w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2787 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/floodriskmanagement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2022\/08\/DCC.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"242\" height=\"84\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2788 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/floodriskmanagement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2022\/08\/DCT.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"188\" height=\"98\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2789 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/floodriskmanagement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2022\/08\/DNP.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"109\" height=\"95\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2906 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/floodriskmanagement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2023\/06\/DWT-Logo.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"249\" height=\"101\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2791 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/floodriskmanagement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2022\/08\/EA.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"220\" height=\"89\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2792 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/floodriskmanagement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2022\/08\/ENP.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"223\" height=\"67\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2793 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/floodriskmanagement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2022\/08\/FFCC.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"151\" height=\"100\" \/><\/p>\n<p>North Devon Biosphere Reserve, Plymouth University, Exeter University, Torridge District Council, Teignbridge District Council, Torbay Council, South West Water, Plymouth City Council, National Trust, North Devon District Council, Westcountry Rivers Trust, Blackdown Hills National Landscape, Devon County Council, Devon Communities Together, Dartmoor National Park Authority, Devon Wildlife Trust, Environment Agency, Exmoor National Park Authority, Food Farming &amp; Countryside Commission<\/p>\n\n<p>The DRIP project is funded by DEFRA as part of the \u00a3150 million Flood and Coastal Resilience Innovation Programme (FCRIP) which is managed by the Environment Agency to develop and test new approaches to help communities become more resilient to the effects of flooding and climate change.<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-3158 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/floodriskmanagement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2023\/11\/FCRIP-logo-block-1-300x158-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"158\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The project The project is running from 2021 until 2027, working with 19 organisations to improve resilience to flooding in 26 communities across Devon. Many of the communities selected would not typically be high priority within the local flood risk &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/floodriskmanagement\/flood-and-coastal-resilience-innovation-programme-fcrip\/\" aria-label=\"Continue reading Devon Resilience Innovation Project (DRIP)\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2216,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"class_list":["post-2550","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"publishpress_future_action":{"enabled":false,"date":"2026-04-17 09:58:35","action":"change-status","newStatus":"draft","terms":[],"taxonomy":"","extraData":[]},"publishpress_future_workflow_manual_trigger":{"enabledWorkflows":[]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/floodriskmanagement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2550","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/floodriskmanagement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/floodriskmanagement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/floodriskmanagement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2216"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/floodriskmanagement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2550"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/floodriskmanagement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2550\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3775,"href":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/floodriskmanagement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2550\/revisions\/3775"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/floodriskmanagement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2550"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}