River Catchments
Essex supports a staggering variety of habitats and species linked by a common thread – water.
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Assistant Ranger Blog Autumn 2019
My name is Katie and I am the new Assistant Ranger here at Abberton reservoir nature reserve. I love all wildlife, especially Bats! I am currently doing a MSc in Wildlife Conservation and am very…
Abberton Assistant Ranger Blog
Happy New Year! 2020 is upon us and I am very excited for all the projects and wildlife excitement we have planned for the coming year! Christmas and New Year was filled with lots of joy and…
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River rights
Learn about the movement for river rights in the UK.
River lamprey
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.
River Champions
Our vision of a Wilder Essex cannot happen without grassroots, community-led action.
River Champions toolkit
Thank you so much for becoming a champion for Essex’s rivers. Download our resources to kickstart your journey, hear from Ben Mott our Wilder Rivers Officer and find ideas on how you can get involved.
Roman River Valley Nature Reserve
Stroll along the banks of the Roman River in one of the best preserved river valleys in Essex, passing under swaying willow trees and into the peaceful woodland
My wild job
Hi! I’m Gemma and I am the Campaigns Assistant for Essex Wildlife Trust. In my job, I try to share my passion for nature with others, while encouraging people to love, care and take action for…
An introduction to rivers
Find out about the general processes and features of rivers, key river species, and their relationship with humans.