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Woodland creation takes root in Eden as part of national scheme

As work on the first woodland planting scheme as part of Woodlands for Water gathers pace at Crackenthorpe, we reflect on the project and progress so far

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Call for new trustees

... could you volunteer to be a trustee and help our charity grow and thrive?

Close up of two hands with a ruler inbetween them, One hand is holding a white-clawed crayfish and measuring its length.

Not all scientists wear white coats

An introduction to citizen science within the trust and how you can get involved

A man is stood in a field that has a pond in the corner. He is holding a tablet to take picture of the landscape.

Working towards a green recovery

Find out more about our United Utilities supported project to improve river health by reducing phosphorus in five key river catchments.

Four people are stood outdoors, in a line, smiling. They are holding a giant cheque that says Eden Rivers Trust £4,000

Persimmon Homes helps our community tree nursery grow

with a donation of £4,000 to help us offer more opportunities for Penrith residents to get involved with our thriving tree nursery

diggers cutting out a new wiggly river channel in a field.

Re-wiggling our way to a wetter, wilder Bowber Head

The challenges of undertaking river restoration in a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI)

Charles Ecroyd presents a framed certificate to John Dumont. They are shaking hands and smiling at the camera.

Ploughlands Legacy Award 2023

... is presented to John Dumont for his tireless campaigning for better water quality and healthier rivers.

Brown water vole on top of a crisps tube

Ratty makes a welcome return to Cumbria’s riverbanks

It's been 18 months in the making, but we're delighted to announce that we've brought back ratty to the Lake District ... 365 of them to be precise!

Crayfish, catchment mapping and conservation

A year in the life of a university student placement at ERT!

The Eden Big Swim

This summer, four wild swimmers from Armathwaite have challenged themselves to swim the length of the Eden; raising awareness of the environmental issues impacting rivers as they go.

Getting to know Engine Lonning

Listening to the local community about what they love, hate and would like to improve about their green space.

Group of people stood in a field looking at a man talking about soil in front of freshly-dug holes in the ground.

News from our newest Facilitation Fund Farmers’ Group

Find out how our newest Farmer Group marked their first anniversary ...