Take part in this autumn's Big River Watch and help survey your river from 18–24 September 2026.
Our beautiful and vital rivers are in crisis, and every bit of data helps us plan how to restore and protect them. Big River Watch is your invitation to connect with your local stretch of river and stand up for wildlife.
To play your part as a citizen scientist, download the free Big River Watch app, spend 15 minutes by a river between 18–24 September, and complete the short survey to record what you see — from wildlife and water colour to signs of pollution.
You'll need the free app to take part! Download it before you set off to complete your survey:
Norfolk Rivers Trust welcomed the opportunity to respond to Natural England’s consultation on the draft Norfolk Environmental Delivery Plan (EDP).
Make a difference by developing projects that enhance river habitats, improve biodiversity, reduce flood risk and support communities.
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The scenes of dead fish on the River Wensum and elsewhere in Norfolk over recent weeks have been awful to see. Yes, the immediate cause is low oxygen levels after a hot summer and very little rain - but the deeper truth is that our rivers are in trouble. What we’re seeing is the result of long-term damage, and it’s a warning we can’t ignore.
Norfolk’s rivers and wetlands are under mounting pressure, and the need for bold, coordinated action has never been clearer. Our Strategy to 2030 sets out a decisive plan to protect and restore these vital habitats, strengthening their resilience for wildlife and communities.
To demonstrate both the challenges and benefits of using strip-tillage machinery, we developed a case study with input from three farmers across Norfolk to document their experiences, especially regarding their soil health concerns.
The efforts of our citizen scientists have supported the creation of a dataset that helps identify effective restoration measures and tackle pollution. This data has now enabled us to build a public dashboard where anyone can access and explore real-time water quality information, understand what the results mean, and see how conditions change over time.
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