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Something scary lurks in our rivers
It might look pretty, but Himalayan balsam (Inpatiens glandulifera) is a monster causing havoc in our river ecosystems. This highly...
Jess Duckenfield
Oct 31, 20221 min read
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Dr Helen Dangerfield Joins ESRT as New Director
Helen joined the Essex and Suffolk Rivers Trust as Director in September 2022 Helen has over 20 years’ experience in the environmental...
Jess Duckenfield
Oct 6, 20221 min read
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It's World Rivers Day!
World Rivers Day Is A Celebration of The World’s Waterways! Celebrated on the fourth Sunday of September each year, World Rivers Day is...
Jess Duckenfield
Sep 25, 20223 min read
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Saving Water For Tomorrow
This month we want to share more information about our participation in the Water for Tomorrow partnership. Join us on our water saving...
Jess Duckenfield
Aug 1, 20221 min read
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New Crayfish Project Underway
Essex and Suffolk Rivers Trust have been awarded £15,000 by the Essex and Suffolk Water Branch Out Environmental Fund to help with our...
Jess Duckenfield
Jul 29, 20222 min read
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And the winner is...
Spains Hall Estate and partners have won the CIEEM Award for Best Practice: Small Scale Nature Conservation! The beaver and Natural Flood...
Jess Duckenfield
Jun 23, 20221 min read
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It's National Insect Week!
This National Insect Week, we're celebrating freshwater ecosystems and the insect species that inhabit them! Every year, the Royal...
Jess Duckenfield
Jun 21, 20222 min read
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Job Opportunity: Could you be our next Director?
Essex and Suffolk Rivers Trust is seeking a new Director to build on our success and growth and bring us to the next level of our...
Jess Duckenfield
May 6, 20221 min read
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Extra! Extra! Read All About It!
Check out our latest articles in the Dedham Vale and Stour Valley News, and Coasts and Heaths AONB newspapers. Both are available for...
Jess Duckenfield
May 3, 20221 min read
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Is there sewage in your local river?
The Rivers Trust have updated their Sewage Map to include the latest 2021 data Sewage is discharged into rivers across the UK and Ireland...
Jess Duckenfield
Apr 5, 20221 min read
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Why did the cow cross the river? To mooove to the udder side!
Essex and Suffolk Rivers Trust have broken ground on the creation of a new livestock crossing on the River Alde in Bruisyard. The new...
Jess Duckenfield
Mar 31, 20221 min read
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East Suffolk Catchment Parternship - Spring Newsletter
It's a bit later than planned, but our latest edition of the East Suffolk Catchment Partnership (ESCP) newsletter is now out! Find out...
Jess Duckenfield
Mar 18, 20221 min read
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Riparian Habitat in the River Deben
The Essex and Suffolk Rivers Trust have been working with landowners and the Environment Agency to create and improve riparian habitats...
Jess Duckenfield
Mar 15, 20221 min read
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Making a difference in our Suffolk rivers
This week, in partnership with the Environment Agency and the Fynn and Lark Fishing Club, the ESRT completed the repair of 14 existing...
Jess Duckenfield
Mar 3, 20221 min read
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Water Quality in Rivers report
Yesterday the House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee published their Water Quality in Rivers report, and the results are damning...
Jess Duckenfield
Jan 14, 20221 min read
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'Tis the Season to Plant Trees!
December is the month when many of us get excited about decorating our Christmas trees but the festive season isn't just for decorating ,...
Jess Duckenfield
Dec 14, 20211 min read
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First leaky dam for Layer Brook!
We're pleased to report that the first leaky dam has been installed at Layer Brook! This is just one of several practical measures being...
Jess Duckenfield
Nov 12, 20211 min read
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Sewage in Our Rivers
This week you might have seen lots of news coverage about raw sewage in our rivers and waterways. Here is a quick recap on this issue,...
Jess Duckenfield
Oct 29, 20212 min read
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The State of Our Rivers Report
Last month, our national body the Rivers Trust published its State of Our Rivers report. The comprehensive web-based report covers the...
Jess Duckenfield
Oct 14, 20211 min read
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Water for Tomorrow Project
Water for Tomorrow is a new cross-border water initiative for five regional water catchments areas in England and France. It focuses on...
Kirsty Wilmot
Sep 8, 20212 min read
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