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…
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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.
Skiddaw: England’s Lost Rainforest
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Cumbria Wildlife Trust take on the transformation of over 3000 acres of Skiddaw mountain, and create England’s highest nature reserve.
Healthy rivers
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Elizabeth Radford, CEO of Eden Rivers Trust will talk about healthy rivers, pollution and what can be done about it.
River Action, On a Mission to Rescue Our Rivers
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River Action is a small and agile campaigning organisation on a mission to rescue Britain’s rivers from a cocktail of pollutants
Delayed river plans provide slender hope for England’s poisoned waterways
Government inaction on pollution could see rivers get worse before they get better
The Heart of England Forest
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Hear from Ros Anscombe about the history, wildlife and aspirations of the Heart of England Forest.
New England Wood
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New England Wood covers 21 hectares (53 acres) of broadleaf woodland at Lee Mill, half a mile from the A38 and seven miles to the east of Plymouth. This new nature reserve also has the River Yealm…
Chalk rivers
Cool, crystal-clear waters flow over gravelly beds, streaming through white-flowered water-crowfoot and watercress in serene lowland landscapes.
New data shows scant progress on the state of rivers, lakes and coasts
Three years ago, when data on the health of England’s waters was last published, headlines showed a sorry picture. With the latest data showing that little has changed, The Wildlife Trusts warn…
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…
Marine Protected Areas in England
Marine Protected Areas in England, including Marine Conservation Zones MCZs, safeguard special areas of the sea and offer our wildlife a chance to recover and thrive.