Practical Conservation BEACH Esk Project
Would you like to get stuck into some outdoor conservation?
Join us for a volunteer task day on our BEACH Esk project near Whitby, North Yorkshire. An ambitious source-to-sea landscape…
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Progress on the Owler Beck restoration project
A project to improve water quality and biodiversity along Owler Beck has made some major strides!
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.
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.
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.
NatureBid project to improve water quality and flood management
We are pleased to announce a new pilot project which awards funding to landowners in the Upper Aire to improve water quality and flood management.
BEACH Esk project
The Environment Agency’s Allison Pierre and Hellen Hornby from Groundwork look at innovative interventions to boost water quality in Whitby.
Water vole
The water vole is under serious threat from habitat loss and predation by the American mink. Found along our waterways, it is similar-looking to the brown rat, but with a blunt nose, small ears…
Grazing Animal Project
Using domesticated grazing animals, primarily sheep, to mimic the natural variety of conditions attractive to a range of wildlife.
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.
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.