Flattening the Curve: Hydrological Science meets Historic Logic
"Many will have woken up today to the devastating aftermath of Storm Chandra, facing the exhausting reality of waterlogged homes and the loss of personal possessions..."
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Trevor is a founding committee member of the Lower Deben Owners Group, building a coalition of government, regulators, landowners and businesses to secure the future of the River Deben.
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Established in the aftermath of Storm Babet, the Lower Deben Owners Group (LDOG) was formed to redefine our relationship with our wonderful river ecosystems. The group was born from a necessity to move beyond reactive measures and toward a proactive, strategic framework for river management.
LDOG serves as a critical strategy, enablement, and delivery body focusing on three strategic pillars:
Ensuring better protection during extreme flood events.
Increasing availability of water during drought conditions.
Managing the river for the dual benefit of humanity and the natural world.
Implementation has been swift. Within 12 months of inception, LDOG has reached an agreement with the Environment Agency (EA) to deliver up to 10 projects on a ‘no regrets’ basis. LDOG is scheduled to begin project execution with its partners in 2026.
As a founding committee member, Trevor Gill applies institutional-grade principles to these environmental challenges, balancing the needs of private landowners, regulatory bodies, and community stakeholders to drive measurable execution.
This systems thinking way of working reflects the core philosophy of Atomic 42: protecting value—whether in capital markets or natural ecosystems—requires rigorous stewardship, foresight, and the capacity to align diverse stakeholders toward a singular, sustainable goal.
"Many will have woken up today to the devastating aftermath of Storm Chandra, facing the exhausting reality of waterlogged homes and the loss of personal possessions..."
Read the NoteProtecting Our Landscape, Preserving Our Future
Established in the aftermath of Storm Babet, the Lower Deben Owners Group (LDOG) was formed to redefine our relationship with our wonderful river ecosystems. The group was born from a necessity to move beyond reactive measures and toward a proactive, strategic framework for river management.
LDOG unifies strategy, enablement, and delivery to support three key pillars:
Ensuring better protection during extreme flood events.
Increasing availability of water during drought conditions.
Managing the river for the dual benefit of humanity and the natural world.
Swift Implementation: Within 12 months of its inception, LDOG established an excellent working relationship with the Environment Agency.
Project Scope: LDOG has agreed to deliver up to 10 projects, focusing on a "no regrets" approach, which typically refers to actions that have net benefits regardless of future climate scenarios.
Execution Timeline: The execution of these projects with partners is scheduled to commence in 2026.
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Overview of project locations. Click "View Location Map" on any project to see the precise What3Words location.
Reconnect floodplain with the main channel in Wickham Market.
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Main channel repair.
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De-silt the main engineered channel to Dingley Wood and redistribute the gravel bund.
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Install sheet piling to prevent the merging of the main channel into the bypass channel.
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Click images to enlarge. Progression of bank erosion.
De-silt the southern branch of the designated relief channel from Sink Farm.
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Undertake minor repairs to ensure the sluice gate can be made fully operational.
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Install riffle for fish passage, restore flow, and clear bypass channel. Possible NFM.
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Raise the severely eroded cill to manage main channel water levels. Possible NFM.
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Stabilize the embankment to address and mitigate complete collapse risks. Possible NFM.
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Replace the sluice gate with a riffle to ensure wider catchment function. Possible NFM.
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Hydrological Science meets Historic Logic
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Lower Deben Stewardship
Protecting the Lower Deben is a collaborative effort. We invite you to align with us in safeguarding this unique ecosystem through strategic partnership and shared expertise.
We welcome questions from all riparian owners, the community, and those who wish to partner with us or support our efforts.