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01 July, 2022 Members only info included
Next Generation Mentoring Program
A new initiative from the Next Generation Group
I-STORM Next Generation is a working group which aims to help attract and retain new talent, build a diverse community, expand the network and ensure newcomers can join, participate and learn.
13 March, 2022
Adam Robinson chats to the Project Chatter Podcast
Listen to the episode all about the Boston Barrier
This week, Adam Robinson is the featured guest on The Project Chatter podcast.
News archive
21 December, 2021
Tom Scott at the Thames Barrier
Popular Youtuber Tom Scott’s latest video is all about his trip to the Thames Barrier earlier this year.
21 October, 2021
Thames Barrier 200th Closure
The Thames Barrier is operating for the 200th time since 1982
14 October, 2021 Members only info included
Annual Meeting 2021
The 2021 I-STORM Annual Meeting took place last week, from 12-15 October.
Over the four days, we had up to 150 attendees join us for sessions from 14 presenters from 7 different organisations.
12 October, 2021 Members only info included
Characteristics Table and Barrier Map Tool
We need your help to develop our Characteristics Table and Barrier Map Tool
07 September, 2021
ICE People's Choice - Vote for Boston!
Boston Barrier recognised as civil engineering masterpiece
The ICE People's Choice Award celebrates civil engineering projects that have made a positive impact on local communities. The Boston Barrier (UK) has been shortlisted alongside five other projects for this major international award. Boston Barrier and is herewith recognised as a civil engineering masterpiece.
26 August, 2021
Rick Duplantier visits the Netherlands
Following the end of Joe Hassinger's term as Commissioner to the Board, the Flood Protection Authority East have welcomed Rick Duplantier as his successor. This Augus the new Commissioner visited the Dutch barriers.
05 May, 2021
Promotion for I-STORM
Support for our network from the Chair of the Environment Agency
I-STORM and the work we do has recently been promoted by Emma Howard Boyd, Chair of the Environment Agency and UK Commissioner to the Global Commission on Adaptation. And not only once but twice!
06 April, 2021
I-STORM in the news
I-STORM was featured in the March edition of the International Water Power and Dam Construction (IWPDC) magazine, the leading monthly international publication serving the needs of those involved in dam construction and the hydroelectricity industries.
18 December, 2020
I-STORM gets a new look
As the I-STORM network grows and becomes more and more professional, we are happy to announce that we have launched today a brand new I-STORM website, logo and look.
01 December, 2020
Annual Meeting planned for October 2021
Due to the current global travel and meeting restrictions, we were unable to hold our 2020 Annual meeting as planned. However, we are happy to announce that the event will now go ahead in October 2021.
06 August, 2020 Members only info included
I-STORM organises Summer Webinar Sessions
I-STORM held two webinars for members in June 2020. The first was an update from Galveston, Texas on the Coastal Texas Study, the second was an open discussion on how members have been managing the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic in their respective organisations. Here is a short review.
05 June, 2020 Members only info included
Is barrier maintenance possible during storm seasons?
Across the network many barrier teams only plan their maintenance to take place during the summer season. By strictly separating this maintenance season from the storm season, it is clear when maintenance is allowed and when not. At the same time, this brings several challenges. I-STORM member Rijkswaterstaat did some research in how to deal with this issue.
13 March, 2020 Members only info included
Annual Meeting 2020 rescheduled
We have been continuing to monitor the latest guidance and information available on the global Coronavirus outbreak. Due to the uncertainty of the Corona virus we decided not to reschedule the meeting for this year, but are looking for possibilities in 2021.