Groundwork in Cheshire, Lancashire & Merseyside & Blackpool Council are amongst 19 partnerships to receive funding today, as part of Nature Towns and Cities, a new UK-wide mission to enable millions more people to enjoy nature and green space close to home. (2/3) naturetownsandcities.org.uk #NatureTownsAndCities

Our project, delivered in partnership with Blackpool Council will enhance existing green spaces & help nature recover whilst improving the health, wealth & cohesion of our neighbourhoods across #Blackpool. (3/3)

This is what I want to read over my cornflakes. Steve Reed recognises that runoff from farms & roads also makes up a critical part of the pollutants going into rivers. My work here is done 😃theguardian.com/environment/20…

Today the Independent Water Commission has published its final report. Let's talk about what it says 👇💧 The report has recommendations to improve management of rivers, lakes & seas – including via stronger oversight of water companies. 🧵(1/5)

🌍 Bog Day 2025 - Sunday 27 July 🌍 This Bog Day, we’re proud to support the restoration and protection of the UK’s peatlands – vital ecosystems that store carbon, sustain wildlife, and connect us to our natural heritage. Find out more: bogday.org

🗣️ West Pennine Moors Landscape Recovery Scheme Community survey! 📢 We need to know how you work, live and leisure in and around the moors. Take 10 mins to give insight and influence to shape Landscape Recovery Scheme plans to reflect your community 👉 ow.ly/Iwuv50Wu33g

A closure order is now in place at a waste site on Bolton House Road #Wigan after action by Wigan Council. We urge people with any information that may help our investigation at the site to contact us on 0800 80 70 60. More ▶️ bit.ly/46mDRoz

We’re working with partners to protect the public and environment and will continue to monitor this site. A formal investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information can contact us on 0800 807060.

Killer shrimp are tiny but aggressive. They attack and kill native species including fish eggs. Help prevent the spread of these and other invasive species, remember to #CheckCleanDry your kit after you leave the water. nonnativespecies.org/checkcleandry

“People assume that brownfield sites are very low value for biodiversity – until they see what a brownfield site really can do…” theguardian.com/environment/20…

MORE NEWT ACTION TODAY!!! This morning we were at the Damselfly Wetland conducting our pond dipping surveys and water quality monitoring. We had some fantastic results. All data collected is sent to the Ribble Rivers Trust for analysis.

In hot weather we need to take extra care handling the fish we catch. As temperatures rise, dissolved oxygen in the water decreases. The combination of low water levels and high temperatures can also make fish more susceptible to disease, parasites & infections. ▶️Carp and eels

Calling all river guardians! With the global Rights of Rivers movement now taking off in the UK, i’m excited to share that Lawyers for Nature are convening a National River Guardian Summit this autumn. We would love as many River Guardians as possible to join us to learn, discuss &

⚠️ Hot weather increases KHV risk – but you can help protect fisheries. Warm summer water temperatures create the perfect conditions for outbreaks of disease, such as Koi Herpesvirus (KHV). This devastating disease affects common and mirror carp and can cause significant losses.

Permanent Secretary Appointed at Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs gov.uk/government/new…

Closing date September so still time to apply!

youtu.be/Vn1-Th6TeGw Our friends at @Paddle_UK Angling Trust Freshwater Team The Green Blue RYA have developed lots of handy videos to help you #CheckCleanDry your kit. Find more below👇 ⛵️nonnativespecies.org/what-can-i-do/… 🎣nonnativespecies.org/what-can-i-do/… 🛶nonnativespecies.org/what-can-i-do/…

☀️ 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/news/…

Huge well done to all the volunteers, experts & partners (including Groundwork in Cheshire, Lancashire & Merseyside colleagues) who made the Friends of Tawd Valley Bioblitz a huge success at the weekend. 300 different species were identified. Your commitment to conservation is truly remarkable! (pics c/o Friends of Tawd Valley)

Glorious Tawd Valley Park BioBlitz with many Douglas friends travelling to join in! Here’s Sam⁩ ⁦Groundwork in Cheshire, Lancashire & Merseyside⁩⁩ explaining what we were up to! ⁦Friends of Tawd Valley⁩ ⁦⁦West Lancashire Borough Council⁩ ⁦Check out the app that we use to log wildlife data ⁦iNaturalist⁩