1/2 We’ve rescued a population of native white clawed crayfish in Wharfedale after drought conditions left them stranded. They’ve been moved to a safe quarantine and after a health check they will be returned to rivers to support crayfish conservation in #Yorkshire.

2/2 This was a previously unknown population of the native species at Burley and the discovery is great news! The find is despite an extensive population of the invasive signal crayfish across the Wharfe catchment, which puts the native species at risk through disease.

📢 New publication under the H2020 #WaterLANDS project: Best practices in European wetland restoration reviews manuals and guidance across Europe, highlighting gaps in usability, scope, and language accessibility. Read more: link.springer.com/article/10.100… #Wetlands #Restoration

This was a great event. Capturing the wonders of peatland on film.

We're a little late with celebrating #BogDay & the brilliance of peatlands. As part of WaterLANDS we're proud to be working with #GreatNorthBog partners to help restore & protect peatlands which have so much power to store carbon & provide homes for declining wildlife.

We’re fast approaching 100 passes on our Flood Re Academy e-learning platform! The 100th person to pass the training will receive a special Flood Re goodie bag 🦆 📌 Email [email protected] to sign up to the Academy.

Now that we are into the 'New WeBS Year' for the Wetland Bird Survey, why not consider signing up to survey a WeBS sector near you? Both small and large sectors are available. Take a look at the vacant sectors map: app.bto.org/websonline/sit… BTO JNCC RSPB Science

Calder Rivers Trust is part of the wider The Rivers Trust movement, along with over 60 other local trusts. The annual Impact Report compiles the brilliant work done across the UK to restore and protect our catchments. Read the 2024 Impact Report here: zurl.co/qdN3W

🤝🌱In collaboration with Leave No Trace Ireland, Peatlands and People offers corporate days that bring employees outdoors for hands-on environmental action, including #Sphagnum planting on #BnM sites! Learn more about the #ESG Impact Days & how to get involved: peatlandsandpeople.ie/get-involved/j…

Want to help shape a more resilient Ireland? We're hosting a workshop on increasing the use of participatory methods in environmental policy & action. 📍The Spencer Hotel, Dublin 📅September 3rd 🕙10–16 🔗Register: bit.ly/3IE4A6e 📄 Agenda to follow

Ayup! It’s #YorkshireDay – and we’re celebrating the rivers, wildlife & communities that make our patch special. From the Don to the Dearne, we’re proud to protect & restore waterways across England’s biggest county. (Yes, we dip into NE Derbyshire too... shh 😉) 🎉🏞️ #DCRT

🎉We are delighted to be able to officially open our reimagined Flood Resilient Garden at Howbery Business Prk! The new space will be open on weekdays to the public free of charge. Find out more here 🔗 floodre.co.uk/flood-re-takes…

Interested in maximising the benefits of your grassland for farm businesses and NFM? Join Calder Rivers Trust, Aire Rivers Trust and CSF from 5.30pm on Thursday 28th August, at Stanbury near Haworth. Free entry and food provided! Book here: zurl.co/vuxPo AerWorx Ltd

1/ 2 Do wild swimmers visiting UK rivers & lakes become ill more or less frequently than people who don’t swim at all? Researchers at University of Exeter need your help to understand the health impacts of recreational use of our freshwater impacted by sewage-pollution & manure runoff.

2/2 People who have recently visited rivers & lakes & those who have not participated in any water-based recreation are also needed. Findings will provide much-needed information on the health risks of water pollution. Find out more & take the survey ecehh.org/news/health-fr…

🌍 WaterLANDS Policy Lead & Research Scientist Emma Hart introduces us to some good news for #nature and #climate in our latest #blog post! The International Court of Justice CIJ_ICJ issued one of the strongest legal statements yet on climate change: waterlands.eu/news-and-event…

What impact do all the grim substances polluting rivers have on people's health? A study by Elitsa Penkova 🦠 University of Exeter wants to find out if wild swimmers get sick more often than non swimmers. They really need more NON SWIMMERS to complete this very quick, easy questionnaire 👇🏾

Flooding doesn't just happen in winter! Read about other interesting flood related misconceptions 👇