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UK river prize winners 2022
Ribble Rivers Trust is a UK based charity working to improve, protect and promote the River Ribble for both people and wildlife. We are based in Clitheroe, an ancient market town at the heart of the Ribble Valley, and work with the public and many organisations to deliver river improvements across the entire Ribble catchment.
In 2022 we won the award that affirms our ability. Ribble Rivers Trust are proud winners of the UK River Prize which, each year, is awarded to the organisation that has done the most to improve their rivers.
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There are four different factors we look at to decide how healthy a river is; water quality, water quantity, habitat health, and habitat connectivity. These four factors are all linked to each other and are the foundations of a healthy and well functioning river ecosystem.
If there are any problems affecting these four factors we can work to resolve them, and make our rivers healthier.
To do this we have seven key activities that we work on; engagement and education, woodland creation, fish passage, wetland creation, farm advice, farmland habitat improvements, and last, but by no means least, data and evidence.
Focussing on these activities enables us to ensure all the work we undertake serves a purpose and that all our projects are necessary and relevant to our aim of improving the Ribble catchment for wildlife and people.
Latest blog posts from ribble rivers trust
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What Is A Mast Year And What Does It Mean For Our Woodlands?
If you’ve been out and about over the last couple of months, you’ve probably noticed that our trees are packed full of berries and branches are weighed down with fruits, seeds, and nuts. That’s because 2025 is shaping up to be a mast year. This is a special event that only happens every few years,…
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River Catchments: How They Work and Why They Matter
Ribble Rivers Trust is on a mission to protect and restore the wonderful waterways that wind their way through our landscapes. But what exactly are iver catchments, and why are they important? If you’ve ever heard us referring to the Ribble catchment or a catchment-based approach and found yourself a little confused, you’re in the…
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Planting for the Future at Fishwick Bottoms
The city of Preston and the surrounding towns and villages have faced flooding for centuries, caused by a combination of tidal flows moving upstream from the sea and excessive rainwater flowing downstream. Over the years, a series of flood defences have helped to reduce this risk. However, as the city continues to grow, and climate…
