We’re a small charity that receives no direct government funding and rely principally on applying for grant funding to deliver improvement projects across the catchment. We have a supporters scheme
Donations are what keeps the Trust going, allowing us to continue to make improvements to the river habitats that will benefit both wildlife and people for generations to come. You
Our volunteers are incredibly important to the Trust; after all, they are the vital work force we need to help deliver our projects, and the eyes and ears of this
Woodland creation; planting trees and creating woodlands is one of our key activities. Trees do so much for people and our planet; they help reduce flood risk, filter our air and water, lock up carbon, provide homes for wildlife, and so much more. This is why every year we plant tens of thousands of trees across our catchment.
Education and Engagement; one of our key activities is to work with young people and members of the public. Our work has been inspiring people of all ages and backgrounds from communities across the catchment to learn more about their environment, and how they can protect it.
Farm Advice; a huge portion of the land in our catchment is dedicated to agriculture and we’re proud to say we have good working relationships with local farmers and landowners. Our farm advisers offer help and advice on how best to manage the farm for a successful business and healthy habitats.
Fish Passage; there are many barriers such as dams and weirs in our catchment, and these are blocking the movement of fish up and down our rivers. By restoring our rivers to a more natural state we can ensure not only the movement of fish, but the insects, birds, and mammals.
Wetland Creation; wetlands are a key habitat associated with rivers, but this type of habitats is becoming steadily rarer. Our work to restore and create habitats not only improves our river health, but also provides habitats for insects, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals.
Increased Access; we work hard to enable and encourage people to visit their local rivers, spend time close to nature and water, and immerse themselves in the outdoors. Spending time outside isn’t just good for the body and soul, it means we take ownership and feel responsible for our environment, and so are more inclined to take care of what we have.
Farm Land Habitat Improvements; almost all of our work is carried our on private land, and we use specialist modelling and tools to decide where to work. This enables us to work on the areas of farm land areas which will provide the most benefit for rivers and other habitats, as well as the human and animal residents.
The Upper Ribble weirs, which are being addressed thanks to our Ribble Life for Water project, are a set of four weirs on the River Ribble close to Horton in
The Trust are now in their second year of the Pendle WINNS invasive species control, which is being carried out in partnership with Forest of Bowland AONB as part of
Holland wood weir lies on the River Darwen, close to its confluence with the River Ribble and the limit of the tidal Ribble area. The weir once helped to supply
Monday When I arrived, I was met by Jonny who showed me around the office and explained what the trust did and what I would be doing for the week.
Over the last few months we’ve been appealing to the angling community to try and gather together more equipment for our angling coaching, and we are delighted to announce it
The Ribble Rivers Trust’s (RRT) ‘Primrose Lodge Blue and Greenway Project’ which is receiving funds from the Ministry for Housing Communities and Local Government, through the European Regional Development Fund, is now near to commencing work on the site. …
When I first arrived I knew nothing! Or at least I felt like I didn’t. It was something completely new to me and I wasn’t sure if I would make
The Tidal Ribble area is a unique landscape characterised by large spreads of urban areas and agricultural land, both of which have significant impacts on the quality of water in
