Water vole
The water vole is under serious threat from habitat loss and predation by the American mink. Found along our waterways, it is similar-looking to the brown rat, but with a blunt nose, small ears…
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Water Voles in Herts and Middlesex
Water Voles were once abundant in rivers and wetlands across England. We want to see Water Voles back on every river across Hertfordshire.
Wetlands
Teeming with insects, rich in plants and a haven for mammals, wetlands offer an unforgettable experience. They play a vital role in supporting wildlife, purifying water and capturing carbon.
Celebrating wetlands – where land meets water
We may be a ‘wet’ nation, but wetlands – wildlife-rich, carbon-capturing oases – are in shorter supply than you might think. Wetlands have largely been removed from our landscape, and this loss is…
Getting to Know the Water Vole
Looking back to the 1980s, water voles were an abundant species and a fairly common sight for those passing by our waterways. Today, the water vole is the UK’s fastest declining mammal and faces…
Water voles return to the Ver
In 2021, water voles will return to the River Ver after a 30-year absence
Water voles to return to the Ver
Endangered water voles will be reintroduced to the River Ver in spring 2021 after a 30-year absence.
Conserve water, protect wildlife
Protect our rivers and the wildlife that live in wetland habitats by saving water.
Save Water Save Wildlife
A new short film has been produced by Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust and Affinity Water, in association with Groundwork South and the Colne Valley Regional Park to ask the public to “Save…
Save water, save wildlife!
Find out how you can help wildlife this summer by saving water.
Reintroducing ratty: water vole reintroductions explained
Water voles are mini ecosystem engineers and their return will see, in part, the restoration of natural processes to rivers.
World Wetlands Day 2023
Wetlands provide a vital ecosystem supporting wildlife, people and the planet - find out more about the wetlands in the region and what action we can take to protect them.