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Jess Duckenfield
Feb 23 min read
Celebrating World Wetlands Day 2025
World Wetlands Day, celebrated every year on the 2nd of February, highlights the importance of wetlands for people and the planet. This...
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Jess Duckenfield
Jan 283 min read
Funding worth £280k secured to help reduce the risk of flooding in the River Deben catchment
Organisations working together to restore the land, water and nature throughout the River Deben have secured close to £300,000 in funding...
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Jess Duckenfield
Dec 20, 20242 min read
Season’s Greetings and Exciting Updates from Essex and Suffolk Rivers Trust
We wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! As 2024 draws to a close, everyone at the Essex and Suffolk Rivers Trust would...
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Jess Duckenfield
Sep 20, 20242 min read
Celebrate World Rivers Day 2024
The first World Rivers Day was held in 2005 by agencies of the United Nations. This year, World Rivers Day 2024 will be held on Sunday...
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Jess Duckenfield
Sep 6, 20241 min read
Get Involved: How to Participate in the Big River Watch
Will you see pollution or wildlife? Take part in the Big River Watch and help survey your river: 6th - 12th September 2024 Our beautiful...
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Essex and Suffolk Rivers Trust
Sep 3, 20241 min read
Share your views on the Essex Local Nature Recovery Strategy
The public consultation for the Essex Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS) is now open until 25th October 2024. A survey is now open for...
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Jess Duckenfield
Aug 29, 20242 min read
Clearing the Way: Removing Himalayan Balsam Benefits Riverbanks
The Essex and Suffolk Rivers Trust has recently completed another successful season of Himalayan balsam control. Despite its attractive...
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Jess Duckenfield
Aug 16, 20242 min read
Exploring Martlesham Wilds: A Visit by the East Suffolk Catchment Partnership
The East Suffolk Catchment Partnership (ESCP), hosted by the Essex and Suffolk Rivers Trust, recently visited Martlesham Wilds , a newly...
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Jess Duckenfield
Aug 8, 20242 min read
Become a Trustee at the Essex and Suffolk Rivers Trust!
Are you passionate about protecting and enhancing our rivers? The Essex and Suffolk Rivers Trust is seeking dedicated and enthusiastic...
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Jess Duckenfield
Aug 7, 20241 min read
Join the Essex RiverWatch!
Your chance to help Essex rivers by collecting data as a citizen scientist! The Essex & Suffolk Rivers Trust, working in partnership with...
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Jess Duckenfield
Jul 19, 20242 min read
Owning a Watercourse: Rights, Responsibilities, and Resources
Owning a watercourse can be both a privilege and a responsibility. Whether you have a stream, brook, river, or any other type of...
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Jess Duckenfield
Jun 13, 20242 min read
Water Restoration Fund Bid for the River Deben
The East Suffolk Catchment Partnership has recently submitted an application to the Water Restoration Fund to help finance the Recovering...
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Luke Farnish
May 20, 20241 min read
Exploring Nature from Above: Watch the EA's Drone Flyby at Fiddlers Hill Meadow
As a part of the ongoing Fiddlers Hill Meadow wetland creation project, the Environment Agency’s drone team captured footage of the site...
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Jess Duckenfield
May 14, 20242 min read
Introducing the River Deben Action Plan
Today, the East Suffolk Catchment Partnership has launched an action plan to recover the river Deben. Recovering the Deben From Source to...
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Jess Duckenfield
May 10, 20241 min read
Over £6,000 raised to help Essex rivers!
Thanks to your generous support of our Big Give Green Match funding campaign, we have raised £4362.66 to help fund the Essex RiverWatch...
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Jess Duckenfield
May 8, 20243 min read
Organisations Come Together to Recover the River Deben
Discover how a coalition of conservation groups, farmers, and industry reps are uniting to recover the River Deben.
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Jess Duckenfield
Apr 19, 20242 min read
Green Match Funding will DOUBLE your donation! Help us raise £10,000 for the Essex RiverWatch
In response to the scale of the issues affecting rivers and public concern, the Essex Rivers Hub partnership is launching a fundraising camp
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Jess Duckenfield
Feb 26, 20241 min read
How Unhealthy Are Our Rivers?
Dive into the latest State of Our Rivers Report from The Rivers Trust.
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Jess Duckenfield
Jan 22, 20241 min read
ESRT's chance to win £1,000
Essex and Suffolk Rivers Trust (ESRT) is calling for nominations to win a £1,000 Movement for Good Award from Benefact Group. ESRT is...
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Jess Duckenfield
Jan 5, 20241 min read
Our former Director, Brendan Joyce OBE
We are deeply saddened by the death of Brendan Joyce our former Director. Brendan joined the Essex and Suffolk Rivers Trust in 2020 and...
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