Rights for Rivers
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 well.
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Rivers
Look down on the Derwent Valley from Curbar Edge, skip across the stepping stones of Dove Dale, or walk by the banks of the Trent and you can see how our relationship with place is influenced by rivers. Our landscapes have been shaped by flowing water over millennia, the dynamic environments in our rivers providing life for many forms of plants and wildlife. These rivers are essential, not only to support our wildlife, but also for our own health and wellbeing.
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 2040
A new 18-month project from The Wildlife Trusts, Trent Rivers Trust and RSA Insurance will map and analyse the economic, environmental and societal benefits of restoring nature along the River Trent.
Chalk rivers
Cool, crystal-clear waters flow over gravelly beds, streaming through white-flowered water-crowfoot and watercress in serene lowland landscapes.
Restore Our Rivers
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…
Shine the Right Kind of Light
ou use lighting in your home and garden can have a BIG impact on insects and on our wildlife.
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.
Trust urges public to keep up the flow for rivers appeal
An urgent appeal to restore the River Derwent and create thriving habitats for native species on the brink of extinction has surged to over £30,000 so far, thanks to donations from generous…
Rivers Restored: How Partnerships Are Saving Water Voles in the Dove Catchment
Across Derbyshire and Staffordshire, we’re joining forces to bring water voles back to our rivers and streams. Once a familiar sight, these much-loved mammals have declined by over 90% since the…
Paddle Peak River Derwent Clean
Our guest blog today is written by the Paddle Peak team! They were out in force again cleaning the River Derwent between Matlock Bath and Cromford and they were joined by Severn Trent’s newly…
River Derwent sighting reported by Janet Reeve
Lone Black Necked Swan swimming towards Derby on the River Derwent