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.
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.
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…
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…
Delicate ragged robin, booming bitterns, and swooping sand martins. Celebrating this year’s World Wetlands Day on 2nd February, we highlight the important decade-long partnership between The…
Cool, crystal-clear waters flow over gravelly beds, streaming through white-flowered water-crowfoot and watercress in serene lowland landscapes.
We may be a ‘wet’ nation, but wetlands – wildlife-rich, carbon-capturing oases – are in shorter supply than you might think. Wetlands have largely been removed from our landscape, and this loss is…
Healthy wetlands store carbon and slow the flow of water, cleaning it naturally and reducing flood risk downstream. They support an abundance of plant life, which in turn provide perfect shelter,…
Illustrated talk by Darren Tansley, Wilder Rivers and Protected Species Manager at Essex Wildlife Trust
Illustrated talk by Darren Tansley, Wilder Rivers and Protected Species Manager at Essex Wildlife Trust
Join us to learn about the reservoirs, ponds & streams that make up Walthamstow Wetlands and the different wildlife that inhabit them.
Rivers are in a bad way – politicians must help farmers prevent pollution, writes Ali Morse...