April News

---

Riverlution volunteer day

Thursday, 19th April 2012

Sunday 22nd April 2012 Blonk Street Riverside 10am—1pm

Come along and join us on your local stretch of river. We’ll be doing a range of activities long the riverside. Suitable for all ages and abilities. Tasks include:

• Riverfly Surveying
• Litter and Debris Pick
• Kingfisher Perch Installation

We will be supplying the equipment and some light refreshments but if you have a pair of wellies bring them with you!

Meet on Blonk Street bridge at 10am. For further information ring Adam Rollitt on 07826541036.

 

---

River Stewardship Company Set To Grow

Thursday, 19th April 2012

The River Stewardship Company and Aire Action Leeds are developing a joint plan for working with local communities and riparian owners in Leeds to improve their waterways.

Complimenting existing initiatives, the RSC will add value by supporting networking between partners and communities to help better coordination of work on the waterways, and by encouraging riverside landowners to improve their own section of river. The model will bring the lessons learned from the Sheffield branch to Leeds, but adapt to the different conditions and existing projects. Much good work is already happening in Leeds – particularly around volunteering, events and environmental education – and the RSC will strive to support this.

Next steps will include meeting local groups and organisations to plan together what the RSC will focus on, to ensure we complement and add value to the great things already happening. If you would like to find out more contact Helen Batt on 07590 965365 helen.batt@the-rsc.co.uk and take a look at www.riverlution.org.uk our website for supporting river friends networking.

---

RSC’s work for British Waterways continues

Friday, 22nd April 2011

On the Canal, the RSC's work for British Waterways continues to deliver impressive results.

We've undertaken vegetation management, tree felling, invasive species control and litter management at various Canal-sites between Victoria Quays and Tinsley Marina. Our work with stakeholders includes British Waterways, Blue Loop, The Adsetts Canal Project and other community interest groups.

---

The Blue Loop continues to grow in popularity

Tuesday, 12th April 2011

Activities on the Blue Loop continue to grow in popularity, with over 10 school groups enjoying taking part in nature rambles, minibeast hunts, river dipping and art projects over March and April.

Recent wildlife spots include a half-metre long Pike and a Heron flying overhead.

---