We have delivered our largest #Ousewem project so far: Re-wriggling the artificially straightened Brompton Beck on the Hauxwell estate to create a 9 hectare wetland habitat. Before & after pics show the improved land & river which is now moving freely & more slowly for first time in over a century!

We've shortlisted 16 catchments across the region that would benefit most from nature-based solutions #NbS to restore river health and mitigate flooding. We are now looking to work in partnership with landowners & farmers to deliver on the ground solutions: www.ydrt.org.uk/shortlist-of...

Help us double up for #children this #Christmas! All donations to our #Rivers2U #Education Project are doubled until Tuesday 9 December. Please help us reach our target of £4000 by donating now 👇👇 donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05... #BigGive #ChristmasChallenge #For1WeekOnly #Rivers #YorkshireDales

Great feature in November #YorkshireLifeMagazine from Sarah Lonsdale, our Project Manager for River Enhancement - an insider insight for an inspiring, #nature and #wildlife filled day in the #YorkshireDales 👏 😊 www.greatbritishlife.co.uk/magazines/yo...

Our major survey of #Harrogate’s becks has uncovered many misconnections in the drainage network adding pollution. Read the full report on #News page of our website 💦 We also hosting an event on Wed 26 Nov 6-8pm at St Peters Church #Harrogate to present results. Book at: bit.ly/3JlIMNv

Missed the online launch of our latest #campaign - #EyesontheSkies speaking out about the ongoing criminal persecution of #BirdsofPrey with Kate Jennings, UK Head of Site Conservation & Species Policy at RSPB - watch it here now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAM9... #YorkshireDales #RaptorPersecution

Are you interested in learning a new skill? If so we'd love to teach you - as we've still places available at our willow spiling #volunteering day - next Wednesday 12 November at #Hawes 🌳💪💦 Email: [email protected] #YorkshireDales #WilowSpiling #GetInvolvedGetInspired #Rivers #RiverRestoration

The latest #rivers #news from the #YorkshireDales Includes our #Harrogate #OutfallSafari report, latest project news and a sneak preview of our new website! mailchi.mp/ydrt/all-the... Pic of Early River Ure, Lunds Fell by David Armitage

This week, we're talking about #bonfires! 🦔 🚫 🔥 We've put together top tips on how best to reduce the risk of harming #hedgehogs this #bonfirenight - please share it far & wide! STOP. MOVE. CHECK! ⬇️ www.britishhedgehogs.org.uk/rememberhedg... #rememberhedgehogs #LookBeforeYouLight

Respond to the #Consultation to have your say on the introduction of new, stronger penalties for offences committed by water companies - responses from all customers, businesses and NGOs welcome. Closes 3 Dec. #Pollution #WaterComapnies #WaterCompanyFines consult.defra.gov.uk/water-sector...

Read the full story about our #flagship Natural Flood Management project at Hauxwell: The #Ousewem delivery team - led by us - has created a new 9 hectare #wetland reconnecting Brompton Beck to its #floodplain which will store around 2994 cubic metres of water! www.ousewem.co.uk/news/article... #NFM

💧 What’s next for water in the UK? Mark Lloyd explores what the Cunliffe and Corry reviews mean for our rivers and how we can secure a future that protects and restores our vital waterways. Read the full blog on our website 👇 theriverstrust.org/about-us/new...

Natural flood management advocated in this article as vital to mitigate #flooding caused by #climatebreakdown: #NFM www.theguardian.com/environment/...

The latest #rivers news from the Yorkshire Dales - sign up on our home page to receive this monthly update direct! mailchi.mp/ydrt/all-the...

Bird crime in the #YorkshireDales persists – after over 70 years of legal protection. Support our campaign and book for our free ONLINE launch on Tuesday 21 October, 5.30pm at: friendsofthedales.org.uk/events #EyesontheSkies #RaptorPersecution @raptorpersuk.bsky.social @campaign4parks.bsky.social

A great opportunity for #farmers & #landowners in #Swaledale to learn from experts about #soil fertility, how to interpret soil reports & take advantage of free soil testing for farmers in the Arkle, Widdale, or Gayle Beck catchments. Date TBC. Register your interest at: [email protected]

A great opp for #farmers & #landowners in #Reeth area to learn about #soil fertility, how to interpret soil reports & free soil testing in the Arkle, Widdale, or Gayle Beck catchments. Lunch provided. Reeth: Fri 3 Oct, 1.00pm–3.30pm, The Buck Inn. To sign up visit: www.eventbrite.com/e/reeth-unea...

Excited to be leading the on the ground work in this project to remediate the historic #metalmine #pollution from Barney Beck in #Swaledale with #NidderdaleNationalLandscape - great to have made a start and looking forward to posting updates. See post below for link with full details of project.

Great team day out at #DentonReserve seeing the tangible results that storing more #water in the land has for #nature and #biodiveristy!

We have been out with #WildTroutTrust carrying out #fish surveys in the #Swale catchment. Electro-fishing is a great tool for monitoring local fish populations & #river health. Trout, minnow, bullhead, grayling, stickleback and brook lamprey found! 🐟🐟🐟

We are hiring! 📢 #JoinOurTeam! We are currently advertising x2 roles: 💧 Farming and Conservation Officer 💧 Project Manager - River Enhancement (Fish Passage) To find out more head over to our Vacancies page: www.ydrt.org.uk/vacancies/

📢 It's September & Big River Watch is back! Download the free Big River Watch app & get ready to survey your local river between the 19th & 25th of September. Every observation helps us fight for wild, healthy, natural rivers. 👀 What will you see this time? theriverstrust.org/big-river-watch

🩵✊ Help track the health of your #river! On the 19th of Sept, two free citizen science activities begin: @earthwatcheurope.bsky.social's Great UK Water Blitz & @theriverstrust.bsky.social's #BigRiverWatch. Fight for a better future for our vital waters together. theriverstrust.org/take-action/...

Here's all our latest news... including a sneaky preview of a reel about #CombinedSewageOutlets and how we've all a responsibility to check where our waste water goes. To receive this direct to your inbox - sign up on our website. mailchi.mp/ydrt/all-the... #Rivers #YorkshireDales

☀️ Rivers are running low and wildlife is struggling after England’s driest January–June since 1976. Learn about drought’s impact on rivers and wildlife and the solutions we need in our latest blog 👇 theriverstrust.org/about-us/new...

We've achieved a lot over the last year - making a big impact on the rivers and catchments of the #Swale, #Ure, #Nidd, #Ouse and #Wharfe - and you can read all about it in our 2024-25 #ImpactReport - out now and available to download below: www.ydrt.org.uk/impact-repor... #YorkshireDales #Rivers

Registration now open for the next Great UK #WaterBlitz - 19-22 Sept. Get your #free FreshWater Watch testing kit in the post! This is a biannual campaign for everyone to test their local #rivers #streams & #lakes, to build a national picture of UK #waterquality. earthwatch.org.uk/greatukwater...

Registration now open for the next Great UK #WaterBlitz - 19-22 Sept. Get your #free FreshWater Watch testing kit in the post! This is a biannual campaign for everyone to test their local #rivers #streams & #lakes, to build a national picture of UK #waterquality. earthwatch.org.uk/greatukwater...

Read our 6 monthly #news update for #Ousewem below, the #YorkshireDales #NFM project we are lead delivery partner for. The photo shows some of the wetland #scrapes or #ponds we've been creating to hold water in the land and slow the flow in Wensleydale. www.ousewem.co.uk/news/article...

We know a #hosepipe ban is inconvenient 💧 😬 , but please remember the more water we take out of the environment to use for drinking / watering / washing, the less there is left for #wildlife 🐟 🐛. Please be careful with your use of water to protect our watery habitats and wildlife. 🙏

Sign petition to stop pet pesticides polluting rivers 💚 Millions of flea & tick treatments containing #imidacloprid & #fipronil are sold in UK every year. These powerful insecticides are restricted in farming but available for pets & are #polluting #rivers & #wildlife: www.change.org/p/stop-pet-p...

The heatwave is back, and the fire risk is high. Please help keep the countryside safe. 🔥 No barbecues or campfires 🍾 Take glass bottles and jars home 🚬 Dispose of cigarettes properly 📞 If you see a fire, call 999 With thanks North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue

Our latest #enews has been published - dip into it to discover our news and find out more about our different projects! mailchi.mp/ydrt/your-ap... #Yorkshiredales #rivers #news

Wild swimming is fun, great for #mind & body and also connects you to #nature. To stay safe #wildswimming; swim with a buddy, research the swim spot for depth & hidden hazards, check water conditions & be aware of cold water shock. Remember, many rivers look clear - but are polluted. #YorkshireDales

The benefits of #hedgerows are numerous: run-off reduction, topsoil retention, carbon sequestration & creation of #wildlife corridors. These are some of the hedgerows planted by us recently as part of #Ousewem to support Natural Flood Management #nfm Sign up to our e #news on our homepage!

📣 We’re calling on the UK Government to fund farmers and landowners to make space for water – restoring river corridors that protect against floods, clean our water, and bring nature back. 📝 Sign the petition: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/72... #SpaceForWater #RestoreOurRivers #Rivers

We are proud to be actively supporting this campaign. Please take a moment to sign the petition below 👇 👇 #SpaceforWater #Rivers #Pollution #Wildlife #Nature

Following today's interim report from the Independent Water Commission, we are calling on the government to take bold, urgent, and transformative action. Read our full response in the images below and on our website. theriverstrust.org/press-releas...

Here's our latest e newsletter - full of updates about all our #volunteering work and #river restoration projects around the #yorkshiredales. You can also sign up to receive this direct via our website homepage. mailchi.mp/ydrt/your-ap... #enews #pollution #watersaving #emmerdale

The health of our #soils has a massive impact on our rivers, from its loss into #rivers through erosion to the increased risk of #flooding from its compaction. Find out more about soil, what can make it unhealthy and how this can be mitigated via our latest film: www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQLy...

Further coverage of the announcement. 👇 inews.co.uk/news/finally...

Today, the government announced a new law that will ban unfair bonuses for six water companies with immediate effect. Read our response to the new law in the image below and on our website. theriverstrust.org/press-releas...

Each year over 400 million tons of plastic is made – half of it single-use & only 9% ever gets recycled! The rest ends up in landfills, #rivers, #oceans & food chain as #microplastics. 💚 Say no to single-use 💚 Choose reusable 💚 Collect discarded plastics – if SAFE to do so #WorldEnvironmentDay2025

We are hiring! 🙆‍♂️ 😁 We are currently advertising x2 roles: 💧 Assistant Natural Flood Management (#NFM) Officer 💧 Catchment Partnerships Manager To find out more head over to our Vacancies page: www.ydrt.org.uk/vacancies/ #opportunities #jobopportunity #job #environmentjob

We installed these #scrapes - shallow, temporary wetlands - & look how wet they still are! Natural flood management #NFM not only enhances resilience to flooding it also enhances the landscape's ability to store water during drier conditions, creating habitats for a wide range of insect & bird life.

Our @nationallottery.bsky.social funded #Rivers4Life van was at #OtleyShow at the weekend with our Education and Engagement Officer Catherine Mason - a great way to educate and inspire the next generation about #rivers, how they work and what we can all do to protect them! #YorkshireDales

Its #INNSWeek & we've been removing the Non Native Invasive Species #INNS American Skunk Cabbage from a watercourse with #volunteers from @yorkshirewater.bsky.social We can all prevent the spread of INNS by ensuring we #Clean #Check #Dry shoes & equipment after spending time in a stream or #river.

Find out all our #news, #volunteering and #job opportunities in our latest e newsletter. If you like what you read we'd love it if you signed up for it on our website homepage! Read the e news here: mailchi.mp/ydrt/your-ap...

🎉 Big River Watch starts today! Rivers across the UK & Ireland need your help. From now until 1st May, spend 15 mins by a river, record what you see in the free Big River Watch app, and help create a big picture of river health 💙 theriverstrust.org/take-action/... www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PHv...

Support #EarthDay and the #rivers of the #YorkshireDales by donating to our #BigGive #greenmatchfund via the link below - where every donation you make will be doubled! All donations made via link support our #volunteering programme.