A heartfelt message of congratulation and thanks to Sir David Attenborough on his 100th birthday
From continents and oceans to ‘our gardens’ David Attenborough has changed our view of the planet and every living thing that shares it with us.
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How to become a Wildflower Meadow Maker
WATER (Wild About The Erme River) and Devon Wildlife Trust are proud to introduce Erme Meadow Makers, a long-term initiative to grow a living network of meadow habitats across the River Erme catchment.
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We’ve done a lot of river cleans, but never one like this
A canoe trip down the river gave us a unique perspective for our documentary as well as the chance to could carry out a river clean.
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RIVERS & MOORLAND FESTIVAL, Ivybridge 5th-6th June
This inaugural festival is part of Dartmoor National Park’s ‘Dartmoor Dynamic Landscapes’ project, a five-year programme funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
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New Experienced Volunteers Join the WATER Team
We are delighted to announce that we are able to further strengthen our leadership team with the appointment of a Fundraising Manager and a Social Media Manager.
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Could you train to be an otter spotter? Then join our Otter Survey Evening
The River Erme catchment is home to some remarkable wildlife, but how much do we really know about what lives alongside us? WATER is on a mission to find out, and otters are next on the list. The Eurasian otter is one of our most iconic and elusive river mammals, and one of the most…
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Water’s Annual Public Meeting is on 15th July
Put the date in your diary and come along to our annual meeting.
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You’re never too young to learn about the river
Our Education Lead, Pat Hannam, holds her storytelling sessions in Ivybridge library. The latest one was over the Easter school holidays.
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Grant Scheme -Plantations on Ancient Woodland Sites
Are you a woodland/plantation owner in the Yealm and Erme area? If so, you could be eligible for a grant.
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One man’s 600km marathon raises £30,000 for WATER
As Big Ben sounded quarter to four, John Mildmay-White cross the finishing line of his 600km Ultramarathon, RUN FOR THE RIVERS.
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The start of a long journey begins with the first step
Cheered on by over sixty local supporters, John Mildmay-White makes that first step as he sets off from the mouth of the Erme, at Coastguards Beach, on his gruelling 600km fundraising RUN FOR THE RIVERS – all the way to Westminster Bridge.
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Did you watch Dirty Business on Channel 4 this week?
‘Dirty Business’ on Channel 4 this week put the national sewage scandal front and centre.
