Water voles
Kelly Hollings, Restoring Ratty Project Officer for Northumberland Wildlife Trust, explores the habits of these much-loved mammals.
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Protecting Yorkshire's water voles
Water voles once thrived throughout the country and could be found on nearly every waterway in Britain. But within less than 50 years populations have plummeted by a shocking 90% - becoming one of…
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.
Water Voles find sanctuary at Potteric Carr
20 endangered water voles are released into our Potteric Carr nature reserve.
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,…
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.
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.
River Went
Our work along the River Went in West Yorkshire
Water Voles given sanctuary at Potteric Carr
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust have partnered with Doncaster Council and ecologists Ecus Environmental Consultants to provide a home for water voles at the Trust’s Potteric Carr Nature Reserve after…
BEACH Esk project
The Environment Agency’s Allison Pierre and Hellen Hornby from Groundwork look at innovative interventions to boost water quality in Whitby.
Wild Eye: An exciting outdoor art and nature project for the North Yorkshire Coast
Wild Eye is an exciting art and nature programme celebrating Scarborough’s incredible wildlife and coastal environment. Local communities, leading artists, businesses, and scientists are working…