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.
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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…
Water voles return to the Ver
In 2021, water voles will return to the River Ver after a 30-year absence
Save water, save wildlife!
Find out how you can help wildlife this summer by saving water.
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.
How to provide water for wildlife
All animals need water to survive. By providing a water source in your garden, you can invite in a whole menagerie!
Endangered Water Voles Recovering on the River Beane
Water Voles are increasing their range along the River Beane following 2022 reintroduction.
Wildlife laws under threat: water regulations
Having just passed the second reading of the Retained EU Laws Bill, we’re sharing a series of blogs about the laws and regulations designed to protect nature that are under threat. Today, Ali…
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…
Colne Valley water voles get funding boost
As part of a project partnership in the Colne Valley, Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust has secured funding to conserve the single water vole population in the Colne Valley.
The Effectiveness of Monitoring Water Voles with Artificial Floating Rafts
Discover how volunteering with the Trust led Linda Butterfield to undertaking a Masters project to inform future Water Vole monitoring guidance in this guest blog.