How to restore the Erme
HOW TO RESTORE THE ERME is a Free public event at the Watermark, Ivybridge.
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Update on water quality issue at Coastguards Beach
Last November the Environment Agency (EA) issued the water quality classifications for Coastguards Beach. This was the first season of testing since Bathing Water status was granted in early 2024. Disappointingly, but unsurprisingly, the classification was ‘Poor’.
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Ospreys on the Erme Project
WATER is supporting the Devon Osprey Partnership to encourage Ospreys to return to the Erme after a 200 year absence from South Devon.
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Sponsored Family Fun Walk for WATER – Saturday 24th May
This event is designed especially for children and their families, offering two beautiful walking routes along the South Devon coast.
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River clean reveals how plastics break down in the environment
We welcomed some new recruits to our 14 strong volunteer group for the March river clean on the Erme near Holbeton.
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Progress on our Catchment Action Plan
Finding the solutions to problems begins with understanding the facts and that’s exactly WATER’s approach to developing a Catchment Action Plan for the Erme.
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WATER co-hosts Catchment Sensitive Farming Networking Event
Catchment sensitive farming, especially in protected landscapes like the Erme, is becoming a topic of increasing interest to farmers in south Devon.
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WATER at ‘Wild About Devon Forum’ in Ivybridge
At the end of November, WATER attended Wild About Devon’s event at the Watermark Centre in Ivybridge.
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Wild About The Erme River is now a registered charity
Following a lengthy application process last autumn, Wild About The Erme River (WATER) was granted charity status by the Charity Commission in October 2024.
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Our collaboration with like-minded groups
Throughout the catchment, many different community groups are playing an active role in helping restore and maintain their stretch of the river.
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Water embarks on an ambitious ‘Catchment Action Plan’ for the Erme
WATER is extremely fortunate to have been able to assemble an exceptional team including landscape specialists and highly qualified environmental science and GIS specialists.
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WATER newsletter – January 2025
All the latest news and updates from WATER – January 2025
