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Rivers
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.
Rivers to Reef: Yorkshire Launches New Movement for Cleaner, Healthier Waters
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust has today launched Rivers to Reef, a landmark new initiative designed to protect Yorkshire’s rivers, estuaries, and coastal reefs from pollution.
Chalk rivers
Cool, crystal-clear waters flow over gravelly beds, streaming through white-flowered water-crowfoot and watercress in serene lowland landscapes.
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…
Volunteers needed to help uncover the health of Yorkshire's rivers this September
Almost one in four river samples taken in Yorkshire's Derwent and Aire catchments showed poor water quality during the Great UK WaterBlitz in April 2026, as Yorkshire Wildlife Trust’s Rivers…
Improving the Swale and its landscape
River Restoration Officer, Claire, tells us more on work that is currently underway to restore the Swale to its former glory and how landowners and land-managers can get involved too.
Chalk reefs
A chalk reef is a natural seabed made from chalk that rises above the surrounding seafloor.