River Torne
Conservation action on the River Torne
The river lamprey is a primitive, jawless fish, with a round, sucker-mouth which it uses to attach to other fish to feed from them. Adults live in the sea and return to freshwater to spawn.
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…
From otters to freshwater shrimps, all animals are dependant on an abundant and reliable supply of clean water. Rivers sustain the natural environment, wildlife and people in equal measure.
Cool, crystal-clear waters flow over gravelly beds, streaming through white-flowered water-crowfoot and watercress in serene lowland landscapes.