Rivers
From otters to freshwater shrimps, all animals are dependant on an abundant and reliable supply of clean water. Rivers sustain the natural environment, wildlife and people in equal measure.
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Rivers 2040
A new 18-month project from The Wildlife Trusts, Trent Rivers Trust and Intact Insurance will map and analyse the economic, environmental and societal benefits of restoring nature along the River Trent.
Wilder Rivers Adviser
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We're seeking an enthusiastic, suitably-skilled Wilder Rivers Adviser to help us scale up our impact as we work towards our ambitious 2030 goals.
Chalk rivers
Cool, crystal-clear waters flow over gravelly beds, streaming through white-flowered water-crowfoot and watercress in serene lowland landscapes.
Talk: The unnatural history of rivers
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Join Darren Tansley of Essex Wildlife Trust to discover the part rivers play in our landscape
Shocking state of England’s rivers
As the Environment Agency release figures today that reveal just 17% of England’s rivers are in good health, the Blueprint for Water coalition is urging communities across England to make a stand…
D-Day fails for rivers, lakes and coast
Today marks the day by which rivers, lakes, estuaries, coastal and underground waters across England and Wales should, according to legislation, be in good condition – but the reality is that…
Dunsmore Living Landscape
Dunsmore Living Landscape is a precious slice of countryside from the outskirts of Coventry and Leamington to the ancient Fosse Way.
Living with spiders
Every autumn, headlines warn about spiders invading our homes. But what’s the real story with our eight-legged neighbours?
The living dead
Tim Hill, Conservation Manager with Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust, is an enthusiast for dead and rotten wood and the animals that depend on it. Read on and find out why decaying trunks,…
Land and rivers under pressure - the pig and poultry impact
The pig and poultry industries have drawn attention due to their environmental impact, including on the health of our rivers. Now new research commissioned by The Wildlife Trusts reveals the scale…
The Alun and Chwiler Living Landscape
The Alun and Chwiler Living Landscape has been operating since 2012 and seeks to better connect wildlife habitats and engage with local communities.