In 2024 the River Restoration Centre (RCC) used funding from the Esmee Fairbairn Foundation to establish a network of River Restoration Hubs across the UK.

The River Flit Himalayan Balsam (Impatiens glandulifera) Project is an ongoing project which started in 2009 and is proving to still be very successful. The success to date is largely due to the…

The Upper and Bedford Ouse Catchment Partnership recently secured funding from Anglian Water’s ‘Get River Positive’ scheme to help volunteers get involved with more activities, develop skills and…

Chloe Apicella, Bedfordshire Reserves Officer, explains a new way of checking water quality

Wildlife Trust BCN CEO Brian Eversham reflects on the recent controversy surrounding rivers, planning and environmental standards.

Delve into the fascinating world of freshwater invertebrates with Communities and Wildlife Officer Rebecca Neal

The Environment Agency are seeking your views on the challenges our waters face and the choices and changes we all need to make to help tackle those challenges. Our Water for Wildlife Officer…

Water, water everywhere – but is it enough?

Our Bedfordshire River Wardens have been busy this summer

Water beetles and bugs can tell us a lot about the ponds and streams on our reserves