Natural flood prevention measures from beaver dams to "wild driveways" can deliver 10 times the value of every pound invested ...
The Environment Agency said temporary barriers on the River Severn at Bewdley, Worcestershire and Ironbridge, Shropshire would remain in place until water levels receded.
The techniques described in the study are being considered as part of the Severn ... the river upstream and on its tributaries before it arrives at towns like Ironbridge, Shrewsbury and Bewdley.