The cameras will monitor the effectiveness of ‘leaky dams’ in flood prevention. Mounted on wooden stands, they’ll take photos every half hour over the next month to monitor rainfall and water levels, and thus how effective these dams are in preventing flooding further downstream. Our findings will instruct Groundwork where else these cameras should be installed, as well as informing flood defence strategies in close-by urban areas.

Equipment: Specialised time lapse camera, camera stand

Locations: Northumberland National Park

Key words: Nature, flood defence, camera Installation, time-lapse