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.
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Chalk rivers
Cool, crystal-clear waters flow over gravelly beds, streaming through white-flowered water-crowfoot and watercress in serene lowland landscapes.
News and publications
Northumberland Wildlife Trust - News and publications (News, Blog, Publications, E-news)
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.
Nearly done and dusted
Volunteers needed to bring year-long litter survey to an end.
Government’s new Environment Act targets defy public opinion on polluted rivers and wildlife recovery
Government’s new Environment Act targets defy public opinion on polluted rivers and wildlife recovery.
Paw-some news!
Northumberland Wildlife Trust is now able to throw its open its doors to any dogs (and their owners) wanting to stay in the holiday cottage at one of its newest nature reserves.
Beltingham River Gravels
A notable reserve which contains a small area of calaminarian grassland, influenced by heavy metal pollution in the past, and therefore featuring several interesting species of wildflower.
Wildlife at risk on farms as vital hedge and river rules vanish
The National Trust, RSPB and The Wildlife Trusts say rivers and hedgerows are at increasing risk as UK Government fails to enshrine basic protection for nature on farms
Youth Work
Northumberland Wildlife Trust - Youth Work - We believe that young people are not just the future – they are the now. From transforming green spaces and influencing climate action to championing wildlife through creative activism, our youth work is about giving power, skills, and a platform to young voices who care.
Two spotted goby
These colourful little fish are a delight for snorkellers or shallow water divers to photograph, rarely being scared off by their presence!
Wildlife work days
Northumberland Wildlife Trust - Wildlife Work Days