River Hull
Our work on the river Hull
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The Eskdale River Restoration Project
During his university summer holidays, Telling our Story volunteer Zander Watt joined Chris Watt, River Restoration Assistant for the day to explore the little-known tributaries of the River Esk…
The Derwent Upland Streams Project
John Cave, Project Officer for the River Derwent, describes the hard work of the Derwent Upland Streams Project improving water quality at a local level across rivers in Northeast Yorkshire.
My project
Craig gives up his time volunteering in the Bluebell Community Garden. Transforming the garden into a positive space for local people to enjoy, Craig has felt himself become relaxed and happier,…
Three Dales Project
The Three Dales Project covers approximately 4200 hectares of the western Yorkshire Dales. The project focuses on restoring the landscape for three iconic upland bird species: black grouse, curlew and ring ouzel.
Why do we plant trees for river restoration?
Suzie Knight, Upper Aire Project Officer, and Chris Watt, BEACH Esk Project Officer, explain the vital importance tree planting has for their river restoration work at opposite ends of our county…
Foss Catchment Project
Originally started in 2019, the Foss Catchment Project was set up with the long-term aim of addressing water quality issues and mitigating flood risk throughout the Foss catchment by reducing the amount of sediment reaching York.
Restoration project extends wonderful wetlands
A project to expand a recently established wetland nature reserve in East Yorkshire that includes Britain’s most northerly chalk river has been successfully completed.
Mid–Swale Nature Recovery project
The River Swale is said to be one of the fastest flowing in England; starting at the confluence of Birkdale and Great Sleddale Beck in the Yorkshire Dales passing through many towns and villages before joining the River Ure near Myton-on-Swale. The Mid-Swale project focuses on the area between Richmond and Catton.
BEACH Esk project
The Environment Agency’s Allison Pierre and Hellen Hornby from Groundwork look at innovative interventions to boost water quality in Whitby.
Grazing Animal Project
Using domesticated grazing animals, primarily sheep, to mimic the natural variety of conditions attractive to a range of wildlife.
Jugger Howe Restoration Project
Restoring the moorland to slow the flow of water from the moor, reduce erosion and sediment washing into the river Derwent.