Riverfly monitoring

Riverfly monitoring: Reconnect with nature’s messengers

Riverfly is a hands-on citizen science programme that empowers volunteers to monitor river health. Surveyors focus on eight key species known for their sensitivity to pollution and habitat changes, making them valuable in detecting environmental issues that may not be immediately visible.

Monitoring riverfly offers numerous environmental, scientific and community benefits, including detecting pollution incidents, providing valuable data, raising awareness for vital riverfly species, and connecting to your local river.

Join the programme:

By joining our riverfly monitoring programme, you will play an essential role in protecting the health of our waterways. We will provide comprehensive training to ensure volunteers have the skills and knowledge needed to carry out effective monitoring, offering guidance on sampling techniques and species identification.

To enquire about training and volunteering, email: volunteering@norfolkriverstrust.org

Find out more about The Riverfly Partnership.

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Your donations are vital in helping us restore and protect Norfolk’s beautiful waterways – before it’s too late. Together, we can make a lasting impact, benefitting both people and wildlife.

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