Ribble Rivers Trust

A long-standing member of our Loud Facilitation Group who farms in Chipping has been recording and monitoring rainfall on her land for decades and her results are in for February…Continue readingSnow, heat waves, and floods- the effects of climate change and how we can help

Apprenticeships are a great way to gain qualifications whilst you work, earn money, and gain the skills you need to work in your chosen sector. Plus the combination of knowledgeContinue readingNational Apprenticeship Week

Climate change is a big issue, and the subject is finally getting the attention it deserves. Research shows that we have around 10 years to dramatically change our lifestyles, whichContinue readingHow can I reduce my carbon footprint?

Our first trout eggs of the school year have now been delivered safely to schools Balderstone and Accrington, with more eggs due to be delivered over the coming week. EducationContinue readingTrout in the Classroom- inspiring children across our catchment

Cased caddisfly larvae live underwater and make cases for themselves by sticking together materials such as stones, sand, and leaves with a silk like substance which is made in glandsContinue readingWhat’s in your rivers- the cased caddis

Thanks to the media we’re learning more about the threats to our planet, our environment, and our climate- but did you know there are problems even in your local rivers?Continue readingGiving a helping hand to our riverside habitats

Salmon are one of the most well known creatures in our rivers, and every year they provide one of natures greatest spectacles; the salmon run. This amazing annual journey takesContinue readingThe salmon run; an epic upstream journey

With help from grants, donations, supporters, and volunteers we’ve planted over 150,000 trees across more than 180 hectares in the last 21 years. Over winter 2019/2020 we will be plantingContinue readingTerrific trees and wonderful woodlands- why we plant trees

Lancashire has a long and fascinating industrial history, with generations of families working in quarries, coal mines, and of course cotton mills. During the Industrial Revolution the textile industry expandedContinue readingLinking modern rivers with Lancashire’s industrial past