16th March 2026 – River Restoration
On the Upper Windrush, we’ve been adding leaky dams and berms to help slow the flow and reconnect the river to its floodplain.
These simple, nature-based solutions help reduce flood risk, improve water quality, and create better habitats for wildlife.
You can read more about our work here.
27th February 2026 – River Health
No single stretch of river in England or Northern Ireland is in good overall health.
Read more on river health here.
16th February 2026 – Black Poplars
There are only 7000 Black Poplars left in the UK. The total loss of black poplar from our landscapes would impoverish the landscape and arboricultural history. Fortunately, you can read more about a pioneering tree planting project with the National Trust here.
1st February 2026 – Riverflies
Some mayflies (a type of riverfly) live for up to a year underwater as an immature nymph, but as winged adults, they only survive for approximately 24 hours.
