What is a leaky dam?
You might have heard us mention leaky dams before, but what exactly is a leaky dam? First and foremost, leaky dams are nothing like the old mill dams that we spend... Read more.
Pumpkins, Wildlife, and a Nature-Friendly Halloween
Did you know that a whopping 24 million pumpkins are sold in the UK each year, and about two-thirds of these are thrown away? Many of these pumpkins end up in local... Read more.
Autumn Activities: Connect with Nature This Half Term
At Ribble Rivers Trust, we believe that helping people connect with nature is one of the best ways to protect it. When young people explore the outdoors, they develop... Read more.
Bats In The UK: Hibernation, Native Species, And Bat Myth Busting
Bats are some of the most unique and iconic species that call the UK home. These amazing animals often have a spooky reputation. Could this have originated from... Read more.
What Are Wetlands and Can They Reduce Flooding?
When we think about protecting rivers, our minds often go straight to the water flowing through the channel, but some of the most important work we do takes place... Read more.
Why do Leaves change colour in autumn? The Science Behind The Scenery
It’s that time of year when our wonderful woodlands give us one last spectacle, with a glorious show as the leaves change colour in autumn before the trees retreat... Read more.
Slowing the Flow at Worston Brook
As extreme weather events become more frequent, managing flood risk is becoming increasingly important for communities across the Ribble catchment. Traditional flood... Read more.
The Ribble Salmon Run; an Epic Upstream Journey
Salmon are some of the most iconic creatures in our rivers, and every year they provide one of nature’s greatest spectacles- the salmon run. This awe-inspiring... Read more.
CaSTCo: Using Citizen Science Data for Healthier Rivers
The Catchment Systems Thinking Cooperative (CaSTCo) is a nationwide partnership that’s changing the way we care for our rivers. This project was designed to bring... Read more.
Press Release: The Lancashire Woodland Partnership
Partnership celebrates success as communities, landowners, and conservationists unite to transform Lancashire’s landscape Lancashire’s landscape has undergone... Read more.
