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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Chalk rivers
Cool, crystal-clear waters flow over gravelly beds, streaming through white-flowered water-crowfoot and watercress in serene lowland landscapes.
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…
World Rivers Day Walk
This link will open on the Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust website.
Join us for an 8 mile walk along the River Trent, showcasing the amazing work happening to make the river corridor a wilder place.
Evening Cruise on the Fleet Explorer
This link will open on the Dorset Wildlife Trust website.
Join us for an evening cruise on the Fleet Explorer to discover the fascinating wildlife of Chesil and the Fleet Lagoon.
Evening Cruise on the Fleet Explorer
This link will open on the Dorset Wildlife Trust website.
Join us for an evening cruise on the Fleet Explorer to discover the fascinating wildlife of Chesil and the Fleet Lagoon.
Stream Dipping at Kingcombe
This link will open on the Dorset Wildlife Trust website.
Explore Kingcombe Meadows nature reserve and the minibeasts living in the River Hooke.
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…
Chalk Stream Challenge Drop In
This link will open on the Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust website.
Join the Chalk Stream Challenge ...
Nature charities urge UK Government ministers to protect globally rare chalk streams in planning reform
A group of UK nature charities have written to Rt Hon Angela Rayner MP and Rt Hon Steve Reed OBE MP calling for action to protect the UK’s chalk streams in planning reforms.
Government’s new Environment Act targets defy public opinion on polluted rivers and wildlife recovery
The Wildlife Trusts are appalled that Government ignores public’s plea to improve river health and protected places – and allows nature to flatline for next 20 years
Wildlife at risk on farms as vital hedge and river rules vanish
The National Trust, RSPB and The Wildlife Trusts say rivers and hedgerows are at increasing risk as UK Government fails to enshrine basic protection for nature on farms.