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Living Rivers
Within Hertfordshire and Middlesex, over 600km of intertwining rivers, streams, brooks and canals flow across the landscape; connecting people, places and most importantly natural spaces for…
Rivers
From otters to freshwater shrimps, all animals are dependant on an abundant and reliable supply of clean water. Rivers sustain the natural environment, wildlife and people in equal measure.
Living Landscapes
The Living Deadwood
Discover the remarkable biodiversity that thrives in rotting wood!
Four River Restoration Projects to Celebrate Rivers Week
To celebrate Rivers Week 2023 we take a closer look at four river restoration projects that are helping to protect and enhance the region's special chalk rivers.
Chalk rivers
Cool, crystal-clear waters flow over gravelly beds, streaming through white-flowered water-crowfoot and watercress in serene lowland landscapes.
Lesser weever fish
One of the only venomous fish to be found in British waters, the lesser weever fish is certainly one to watch out for!
River lamprey
The river lamprey is a primitive, jawless fish, with a round, sucker-mouth which it uses to attach to other fish to feed from them. Adults live in the sea and return to freshwater to spawn.
River Volunteers
Weekend Activities to Celebrate World Rivers Day
To celebrate World Rivers Day, here's our curated guide to five wonderful chalk river walks you can enjoy in the region as well as some fun family activities!
Celebrating our rivers and keeping them in good shape
This week, 11 – 17 July, is London Rivers Week and whilst here in Hertfordshire and Middlesex we might not see the obvious relation to us, our rivers certainly do. The Lea and Colne catchments,…