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.
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…
Celebrating wetlands – where land meets water
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…
Wetlands
Teeming with insects, rich in plants and a haven for mammals, wetlands offer an unforgettable experience. They play a vital role in supporting wildlife, purifying water and capturing carbon.
Chalk rivers
Cool, crystal-clear waters flow over gravelly beds, streaming through white-flowered water-crowfoot and watercress in serene lowland landscapes.
Herts Rivers Week Storytime
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Enjoy a special Herts Rivers Week storytime...
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
Living Rivers of Hertfordshire (Online Talk)
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Discover all about the Living Rivers of Hertfordshire....
Ripon City Wetlands: Celebrating World Wetlands Day
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…
Woodberry Wetlands
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Woodberry Wetlands is a haven for wildlife and people in Hackney: 11 hectares of reed-fringed ponds and dykes, free and accessible to everyone.
Willington Wetlands
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This former gravel quarry in the Trent Valley is home to the first beavers back in Derbyshire after 800 years. They enjoy access to the whole of the 40 hectares of wetland habitat. The wetlands…