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.
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.
Healthy wetlands store carbon and slow the flow of water, cleaning it naturally and reducing flood risk downstream. They support an abundance of plant life, which in turn provide perfect shelter,…
This former gravel quarry in the Trent Valley is home to the first beavers back in Derbyshire after 800 years, they enjoy over 40 hectares of wetland habitat, within a special beaver-proof fence.…
Cool, crystal-clear waters flow over gravelly beds, streaming through white-flowered water-crowfoot and watercress in serene lowland landscapes.
Today we are celebrating World Wetlands Day 2023, raising the awareness for wetlands and why they should be protected. Here are five things that wetlands do for us as a society.
Get the binoculars out, a rare purple heron has been sighted at Willington Wetlands!
From fast flowing streams in the Dark Peak to the meandering and majestic Trent, the culture and landscape of Derbyshire has centred on waterways for centuries. But under the surface, all is not…
One of our aspirations at Willington Wetlands Nature Reserve is to encourage more visitors to this special place.
Heatwaves can spell trouble for our freshwater habitats, as The Wildlife Trusts’ Water Policy Manager Ali Morse explains.