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.
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River Volunteers
Be a Water Vole Surveyor, River Fly Monitor or help to remove invasive species like Himalayan Balsam from the rivers. We need local people to get involved to keep our rivers in great condition. Volunteer with us.
A day in the life of a River Champion
A guest blog from River Champion, Peter White, to celebrate Rivers Week and the invaluable work of volunteers. Peter has been actively involved in river restoration projects and monitoring as a…
End river pollution
The UK is ranked as one of the worst countries in Europe for water quality, with pollution beyond legal limits caused by a toxic cocktail of sewage and agricultural pollution.
Here's Your River Activity Pack
Thanks for taking part in Herts Rivers Week! Download your free river activity pack and get started exploring nature together.
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.
Meet Patrick McNeill – “Keeping an eye on the river”
Patrick McNeill volunteers for the Trust as a River Champion. We got the chance to catch up with him at the recent Water Vole reintroduction on the Upper River Lea and discussed what he does and…
River restoration brings residents closer to wildlife
A partnership project between Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust and the Wild Trout Trust has restored river habitat along the River Lea in Wheathampstead for the benefit of wildlife and the local…
Endangered Water Voles Recovering on the River Beane
Water Voles are increasing their range along the River Beane following 2022 reintroduction.
Herts Rivers Week: Eight Indicator Species of a Healthy Chalk River
Celebrate the Trust’s inaugural Herts Rivers Week by looking for these eight species, which together indicate a healthy chalk river.
Herts River Restoration Project Wins National Award
Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust’ s project to restore the River Ash, near Hertford has won the UK River Prize at The River Restoration Centre (RRC) Awards, held at the ICC Wales on 29 April.…
Ambitious River Restoration Project Completed in Herts
Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust have completed restoration works on the River Ash – a landmark project for nature’s recovery and one of the largest of its kind in the county.