East Mercia Rivers Trust

Thank you to the very first work party on our new wetland site, Harrison's Holme in Horncastle, who cleared two old fences and collected two bags of litter.
Find out more about how the Trust is working with @eastmerciart.bsky.social to create this nature reserve at lincstrust.org.uk/harrisons-holme

We're excited to join @eastmerciart.bsky.social and @fishtwitcher.bsky.social for two free events:

📌21 Nov, Baumber: Talk on rivers from source to sea, with a focus on chalk streams.

📌28 Nov, Horncastle: Screening of 'Britain's Hidden Fishes' film.

Book here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/east-merci...

Harrison's Holme | Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust A new wetland nature reserve is coming to the heart of Lincolnshire.

A new wetland reserve is coming the heart of Lincolnshire! We're hosting a drop-in session at our Banovallum House HQ in Horncastle on Thurs 16 Oct, 3pm-7pm. With our partners @eastmerciart.bsky.social, we'll show the plans and chat with local residents.
More info: lincstrust.org.uk/harrisons-holme

Over £10 million in water company fines channelled into cleanup projects to repair damage done by sewage - Water Magazine Over £10 million in water company fines directed to restore local waterways through 51 projects aimed at cleaning up rivers, lakes and seas.

Over £10 million in water company fines channelled into cleanup projects to repair damage done by sewage...

www.watermagazine.co.uk/2025/10/06/o...

#waterindustrynews #wastewaterindustrynews

Rare Caddisfly (Trichoptera) found after 80 years since the last record in the UK — Freshwater Biological Association A tiny insect last recorded in Britain in 1945, has been rediscovered from the River Brathay near Skelwith, Ambleside by amateur Entomologist, Andrew Dixon. The invertebrate found is known as a ‘micro...

Today we are celebrating ‘micro’ #caddisfly Monday with an inspiring entomological tale of unexpected discovery!

A rare caddisfly last recorded in Britain in 1945 has been rediscovered from the River Brathay by amateur Entomologist, Andrew Dixon.

Read the full story:
www.fba.org.uk/fba-voice/ra...

Funding organisations rather than solely projects is a step in the right direction...

. @endsreport.com dive into the toxic gunk that is road runoff pollution in this excellent, free-to-view webinar featuring @stormwater-jo.bsky.social & @tesscolley.bsky.social - a must-watch:

ends-report.wavecast.io/dead-in-the-...

To fight flooding, bring back the beaver—for good, this time There’s a simple and cost-effective solution to flooding and water shortages. It’s got four legs, a flat tail and a talent for engineering

Beavers are nature’s engineers. They could save the government millions in the fight against flooding and water shortages, writes @timsmedley.bsky.social.
www.prospectmagazine...

Spalding: River project has 'improved area for wildlife' - BBC News River channel improvements have been made to the Welland in Spalding town centre.

Urban #river enhancements are critical for #nature & #health #well-being. Floating ecosystems/coir rolls delivered in Spalding as part of a wider programme funded by National Lottery Heritage Fund with match funding #AnglianWater #EnvironmentAgency www-bbc-co-uk.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.bbc....

🐟#EDF want to cancel plans for an Acoustic Fish Deterrent that would help prevent millions of fish in the Severn Estuary being sucked into & killed in the water intake pipe.

#Biodiversity is in decline. This isn't good enough.

Agree? Sign the petition: win.newmode.net/hinkley-poin...

💰 Polluters must pay to clean up our waterways.

Next Tuesday, the Water (Special Measures) Bill reaches a critical stage in the House of Commons.

❌ We’re calling on the government NOT to scrap the #WaterRestorationFund, which ensures Water Company fines fund vital river restoration.

📣 The Environment Agency has issued a flood warning for part of Grantham.
⚠ Flooding is expected for areas near the River Witham from Dysart Park to Manthorpe.
Check all flood warnings and advice here: check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk

👉 #flood warnings across the #Witham and #Welland today, stay safe & if you need advice go to eastmercia.org/flooding/

Holnicote: 'Abundance' of wildlife a year on from river reset The National Trust says the estate on Exmoor is "full of life" one year on from a river project.

Over the past few years, National Trust rangers have worked hard to create wetlands at Holnicote Estate, helping to slow the flow of the River Aller. 🌊

A year on and it's so inspiring to see the abundance of wildlife that has returned to the area!

Find out more 👉

Green groups back farmers calling on Government to ‘fix’ agriculture sector The Wildlife Trusts and WWF are among numerous bodies who have signed a letter to Environment Secretary Steve Reed raising their concerns.

The Government should pledge more funding for ELM & ensure fair supply chains - key reforms to boost nature, & give stability for farming communities🧑‍🌾

We stand with @the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social, @wwf-uk.bsky.social & more to back a thriving farming future👇

www.independent.co.uk/climate-chan...

Great pics Chris & v enjoyable day prior to #darragh, all more reason to improve water storage to increase #climateresilience #rivers #climate #watersecurity

Out today is our December newsletter featuring the celebration artwork at the end of the 2-year Building the Links for #RockinghamForest project. Download it here
www.rockinghamforest.org.uk/contacts

Image of a Corn Bunting alongside the wording: Meet the BTO in Lincolnshire and Northwest Norfolk. Free Zoom session, Monday 2 December: 7pm-8.45pm. Scan the QR code to book your place!

If you live in Lincolnshire or Northwest Norfolk and you would like to find out more about the BTO’s work in the area and how you can get involved, join us for a FREE Zoom session on Monday 2 December! Discover more about the session and sign up here: ➡️ bit.ly/Lincolnshire... #UKBirding #Ornithology