Transforming the UK’s resilience to floods and droughts

Floods and droughts cost the UK billions yearly, with climate change worsening disruption. 

FDRI is building the tools to help researchers, industry and government predict and manage extremes in an increasingly complex picture, enabling innovative solutions and resilient communities.

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Helping you meet the challenge through

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Open-access data and cutting edge digital tools
Access high-resolution, near real-time data at a national and catchment scale.
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An observatory for testing and discovery
Learn and experiment with innovative monitoring in real research catchments. Hire out free mobile equipment for safe, cost-effective research on hydrological extremes.
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A cohesive community to share and build knowledge
Access training, peer knowledge-sharing and resources to support your goals in hydrological problem solving.
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Latest updates

Event | 12.12.2025

Apply for FDRI-supported PhDs

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Event | 10.12.2025

Workshop: Floodplain Flow Measurement

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Event | 28.11.2025

Workshop: Innovating Environmental Sensing With Open and Low-cost Hardware

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Working in partnership

Funded by the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), FDRI is a collaborative effort, coordinated by the UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology (UKCEH) in partnership with Imperial College London, University of Bristol and the British Geological Survey. Alongside these, we are grateful to the many community groups and landowners who are making FDRI happen. 

FDRI partner logos: UKCEH, University of Bristol, Imperial, British Geological Survey, Natural Environment Research Council
The three catchments side by side: arial shot of the Chess, view of the Llyn Clywedog Reservoir in the Upper Severn, and view of the River Tweed

Are you a hydrologist, someone who uses hydrological data, or builds new technologies and innovative solutions related to floods and droughts? Check out our get involved section or email us directly on FDRI@ceh.ac.uk to discuss opportunities. 

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