July 2, 2026
Much of Norfolk’s rivers and wetlands are at breaking point.
From pollution and degraded habitats to the impacts of climate change and declining biodiversity, a multitude of pressures are putting our freshwater ecosystems at serious risk. These vital spaces – which both support local wildlife and our communities - need urgent action.
Our Strategy to 2030 sets out how we’re tackling this challenge head on. Over the next four years, we will scale our impact further - moving faster, thinking bigger, and bringing together organisations and communities united by a common cause.
Building on more than a decade of practical, science‑led work, our strategy brings together the solutions we know make a real difference: restoring habitats, tackling pollution, recovering priority species, supporting water‑sensitive farming and expanding our network of volunteers and citizen scientists. At the heart of it all is a deep commitment to help more people connect with, and care for, their local rivers.
This strategy is our roadmap to a healthier, more resilient future for Norfolk’s freshwater habitats. Grounded in our core values of impact, collaboration, integrity and evidence, it captures our bold and pioneering determination to protect the rivers and wetlands that define our special county.
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.
Under supervision, a UEA student released a harmless, non-reactive dye into the River Ingol Integrated Constructed Wetland (ICW), temporarily turning the water green. But why?
Today, we’re celebrating International Day of Action for Rivers, a day that perfectly captures why we do what we do. To mark the occasion, we’re looking back at one of our favourite recent success stories: the restoration of the River Stiffkey at Fulmodeston.
The Wensum Catchment Partnership are seeking a new voluntary Chair to work with partner organisations to help shape a shared strategic vision that leads to meaningful improvements to the river and its catchment.
If you can spare just 30 minutes a week to help protect the River Wensum, you can sign up as a citizen scientist and monitor water quality at a regular sampling spot. Read on to learn how to get involved.
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