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Chalk rivers
Cool, crystal-clear waters flow over gravelly beds, streaming through white-flowered water-crowfoot and watercress in serene lowland landscapes.
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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.
Gin is just the tonic for Hertfordshire's Rivers
A world-first gin infusion by Puddingstone Distillery is being launched to support Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust.
Living Rivers
Within Hertfordshire and Middlesex, over 600km of intertwining rivers, streams, brooks and canals flow across the landscape; connecting people, places and most importantly natural spaces for…
Celebrating our rivers and keeping them in good shape
This week, 11 – 17 July, is London Rivers Week and whilst here in Hertfordshire and Middlesex we might not see the obvious relation to us, our rivers certainly do. The Lea and Colne catchments,…
Living Rivers
Diggers and Communities Come Together to Restore Rare Chalk Rivers
Two Hertfordshire chalk rivers are benefitting from restoration work this August to combat low flows and climate change.
Four River Restoration Projects to Celebrate Rivers Week
To celebrate Rivers Week 2023 we take a closer look at four river restoration projects that are helping to protect and enhance the region's special chalk rivers.
Leading our national pilot for citizen science on chalk rivers
Find out about our national pilot for citizen science on chalk rivers as we celebrate Rivers Week 2023.
Hertfordshire’s Rivers awarded Government grant from Green Recovery Challenge Fund
Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust have been awarded a grant from the Government’s £40 million second round of the Green Recovery Challenge Fund. The grant of nearly £200,000 has been awarded to…