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- This category lists websites for the area inland from Bridgewater Bay, corresponding to land at or near
- sea level marshland frequently flooded in winter until its manual drainage at strategically positioned pumping stations.
- Natural rivers are the Parrett with its mouth at Bridgewater,
- and the Brue with its mouth at Highbridge and Burnham-on-Sea.
- The Huntspill River is a man-made drain, constructed in 1940, with a pumping station taking water from the Brue
- east of Street and controlling levels according to the tide in the mouth of the Parrett, with a sluice west of Huntspill.
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Promoting habitat, wildlife, and heritage. Includes articles on nature reserves, volunteering, events diary, links and contacts for related organisations.
Promoting habitat, wildlife, and heritage. Includes articles on nature reserves, volunteering, events diary, links and contacts for related organisations.
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