Connecting the Culm
Creating a better future for the River Culm
Working with nature and local communities, we aim to make the river better for wildlife and people, and more resilient to flood and drought. We want to collaborate with those living in the River Culm catchment to help solve the river’s problems. As a part of this, we will use proven nature-based solutions that provide many other benefits too.
One of the project’s main aims is to create a long-term plan for the future of the River Culm that everyone is signed up to – the Blueprint for the River Culm. This will tackle the growing issues of flood and drought, improve water quality in the river, and create a better place for wildlife and people.
Steven Johnson, Project Manager for Connecting the Culm, talks about the project and how it will help make the Culm a better place for people and wildlife.
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Latest news…
All the latest news and updates about the River Culm and its surrounding landscape
The mysterious appearance of a sonde on the Culm
During July a mysterious piece of equipment was installed on the River Culm’s main channel: the Culm sonde. But what’s a ‘sonde’ you may ask and why
Nature-Based Solutions – a busy year!
From evidence reviewing to nature-based solution co-creating – why & how it happens Some keen followers of the Connecting the Culm project
Week Six – Clare’s stories take flight
Honey Bees have always been very close to my heart. I have a hive of semi wild bees in my garden. So I’ve decided that creating stories is
Storytelling in person – Cullompton 25 September
Clare Viner, our in-house story generator and fabulist, continues her series of blogs with reflections on her preparations for Saturday's first Connecting the Culm storytelling event. This week
Beaver reintroduction – consultation
Beavers have been a hot topic at Connecting the Culm, especially since last year's landmark decision by the government to allow the beavers of the River Otter, one
Summer Vegetation Survey Success!
Walking along the banks of the River Culm this summer was beautiful. Tall stands of purple loosestrife, carpets of water forget-me-not and reed canary-grass swaying and rustling in
Week Five – Culmstock, an old newspaper article & a Corn/Hay Goddess
Where is the folklore for the River Culm? It certainly doesn’t jump into my hand. Researching in the libraries this week, so many people stepping forward to
Week Four – Stoke Cannon & Rewe: a Dream & a Song
This week I’ve been exploring the mouth of the River Culm, the place where the river meets with the Exe before finally making her way down to
Week Three – All Change & Dragons
This week I’m reflecting on what I’ve learnt about the Culm so far. After speaking to Archaeologist, Antony Firth and Geomorphologist, Julian Payne - I realised that