17/04/13
– River Beane events
Help us get rid of Himalayan Balsam!
The invasive species Himalayan Balsam causes huge problems for our rivers. Herts & Middlesex Wildlife Trust are planning several working parties this summer to pull Himlayan Balsam from key locations within the catchments. Read more ...
17/04/13
– River Mimram events
Help us get rid of Himalayan Balsam!
The invasive species Himalayan Balsam causes huge problems for our rivers. Herts & Middlesex Wildlife Trust are planning several working parties this summer to pull Himlayan Balsam from key locations within the catchments. Read more ...
20/03/13
– River Stort news
A new sculpture trail has been installed at Thorley Wash Nature Reserve
The wooden sculptures depict some of the wildlife that can be seen around the reserve and on the adjacent Stort Navigation.
The barn owl, dragonfly, water vole, woodpecker and otter seat were all commissioned by Herts & Middlesex Wildlife Trust, who own Thorley Wash, and were carved by local artist Dan Cordell. Read more ...
18/03/13
– River Mimram news
Mimram project 19, 'Windows of Vision' at Singlers Marsh, Welwyn, has been completed
Another project on the Catchment Plan is now green! Read more ...
12/03/13
– River Mimram news
Timber! Mimram project 19 continues
Contractors started work this morning on Mimram project 19, 'Windows of Vision' at Singlers Marsh, Welwyn.
AG Treecare Ltd have started clearing overshading scrub from alongside the B656 Codicote Road, to allow more light to reach the river. They will also pollard some of the very large trees on the marsh side of the river. Read more ...
07/03/13
– River Beane events
The Science of Chalk Streams
You are invited to an evening of short talks focussed on current scientific research into chalk stream restoration and monitoring. Speakers include researchers from London’s Natural History Museum, the University of Hertfordshire & University College London. Read more ...
19/02/13
– River Beane media coverage
Our chalk rivers on Three Counties Radio
Herts & Middlesex Wildlife Trust's Charlie Bell was interviewed on BBC Three Counties Radio on 19th Feb. She was talking about our rare local chalk streams, including the Beane and Mimram, and the Catchment Management Plan. Read more ...
19/02/13
– River Mimram media coverage
Our chalk rivers on Three Counties Radio
Herts & Middlesex Wildlife Trust's Charlie Bell was interviewed on BBC Three Counties Radio on 19th Feb. She was talking about our rare local chalk streams, including the Beane and Mimram, and the Catchment Management Plan. Read more ...
19/02/13
– River Stort news
Get Tweeting about wildlife!
The Catchment Partnership now has a Twitter account – @StortWildlife. The main purpose of this is to allow people to Tweet their wildlife sightings from in and around the river. This will automatically link to the 'Wildlife Sightings' section of this website. Read more ...
14/02/13
– River Stort events
Thorley Wash Open Day
Saturday 11th May 2013, 11am - 3pm
Explore the recently re-vitalised nature reserve at Thorley Wash and follow the brand new Wildlife Sculpture Trail. There will be regular guided walks throughout the day... who knows what you will discover on the way!
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This stretch of river suffers from heavy silt deposition caused by reduced flows, dredging in the 70s, and the ponding effect of a weir. The aim is to restore the river to a silt-free, gravel bedded, shallow, fast flowing stream, with riffles and pools capable of supporting water crowfoot and breeding trout.