Water Water Everywhere: Flooding on the Thames
6 June 2009 - 1 September 2010
Flooding has been affecting people's lives for centuries...find out more about why it happens and how you can prepare at this new exhibition. We've teamed up with the Environment Agency to tell you the real stories of people who live and work on the river. See our interactive flood wall of pictures and fascinating facts and find out if you live in a flood risk area.
Learn about the wildlife that lives in and around the river, including the shy water vole. The River & Rowing Museum is trying to encourage the water vole back to the banks of the Thames at Henley and has created a special garden. Ratty's Refuge is full of water-vole friendly plants and a pond. It can be viewed from the terrace cafe and the far end of the Thames Gallery. For more, log on to www.rattysrefuge.co.uk
Look out for details of a young writers' competition on the theme - Flood! It will be launched at this year's Henley Literary Festival.
The Environment Agency Floodline provides up to date local information about flood risk on 0845 9881188.