This is the first in a series of interviews by Lucy Johnson, in which she interviews some of the key players in the development past, present and future, of The Aire Rivers Trust. We thank her for her committment and expertise in putting these pieces together. Before Christmas I sat down with Geoff, a […]
Extended Riverfly with the Don Catchment Rivers Trust River Went Project The usual hazard I encounter getting to river volunteer event days is sleeping through my alarm clock. This Friday I had a legitimate extra hour in bed courtesy of the Don Catchment Rivers Trust, who had organised an event close to me. However, my […]
In the next blog from the wonderful Lucy Johnson, one of our volunteers, we learn about birdwatching on the ings (riverside wetlands) at St Aidan’s. For many of us, when we think of our rivers it is fish and invertebrates, or maybe even aquatic plants, that come to mind. For others, they are a magnificent […]
Hardly surprising that much of our work is in or near water, so this blog from Lucy Johnson, one of our volunteers, is very timely. Clambering carefully up the wooden steps in the old boat house, we find a cosy space, brightly lit. A half circle of chairs surrounds Dave of the Northallerton-based River Mountain […]
We are delighted to announce that Airedale Group, a Crosshills based award-winning manufacturer and distributor of speciality and commodity chemicals, has pledged 200 hours of volunteer time to support the Aire Rivers Trust with our work to improve the Aire Valley rivers, reducing flooding and encouraging nature in the area.. The move formalises a commitment […]
The Aire Rivers Trust presents the Chellow Dene Wetland Project! The Chellow Dene Wetland is a small green space in Chellow Dene, Bradford, tucked away behind several houses. Chellow Dene Beck runs through the site, and this wetland acts as its floodplain in high rainfall. The Aire Rivers Trust and partners have transformed the site […]
In this post our GIS whizz Ellie Spilsbury outlines some of the work we have been doing to identify ways to improve the sustainability of the fisheries in our rivers and hopefully aid the return of salmon for the first time since the Industrial Revolution. Visit each of the three sections for more detail: A […]
An Enforcement Undertaking is one of several regulatory options available to the Environment Agency when they are considering action against a polluter. Once agreed, it requires the polluter to admit their offence and to pay an agreed (with the EA) sum to an appropriate charity – which must then spend it on environmental improvements. We […]
Last year 13 groups joined the Aire Rivers Trust’s OurCleanRiver event. The highlights were clearing tons of debris at Bull Greave Beck and using the steam train in Keighley to transport rubbish and volunteers. In 2024 we want to involve even more groups in community action to improve our river from Gargrave to Leeds and […]
