Citizen science finds key garden features could help sparrows
Essex Wildlife Trust survey results reveal how we can support this declining species.
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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 Catchments
Essex supports a staggering variety of habitats and species linked by a common thread – water.
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
Protecting water voles
Water voles are the UK’s fastest declining mammal, but we are doing everything we can to change that.
An introduction to rivers
Find out about the general processes and features of rivers, key river species, and their relationship with humans.
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.
Chalk rivers
Cool, crystal-clear waters flow over gravelly beds, streaming through white-flowered water-crowfoot and watercress in serene lowland landscapes.
Restoring rivers
Breaking down barriers for fish migration and other freshwater projects.