Yorkshire Dales Rivers Trust
LightNews LightNews
banner
yorkdalesrt.bsky.social
Yorkshire Dales Rivers Trust
@yorkdalesrt.bsky.social
150 followers 17 following 57 posts
A registered charity, working to enhance and protect the rivers of the Yorkshire Dales for the benefit of wildlife and people. Sign up to our e news at: www.ydrt.org.uk
Posts Replies Media Videos
Pinned
yorkdalesrt.bsky.social
Yorkshire Dales Rivers Trust @yorkdalesrt.bsky.social · Dec 8
We've shortlisted 16 catchments across the region that would benefit most from nature-based solutions #NbS to restore river health and mitigate flooding.
We are now looking to work in partnership with landowners & farmers to deliver on the ground solutions: www.ydrt.org.uk/shortlist-of...
yorkdalesrt.bsky.social
A great day at the first Yorkshire Agricultural Society Farming Conference - engaging discussions and plenty of great networking. 🚜 🌿
Hopefully see you next year!
#Farmers #Farming #yorkshireagricultrualsociety
Three people stood behind a conference stand Farm machinery on display at a conference Yorkshire farming conference brochure
January 30, 2026 at 1:06 PM
yorkdalesrt.bsky.social
We'd love you to dip into our latest #rivers #news from the #YorkshireDales 😀 💦 💦
To receive this direct sign up via the link on our website homepage.
mailchi.mp/ydrt/all-the...
Image of the Buttertubs in #Swaledale by David Armitage
Deep limestone crevices with a waterfall by David Armitage.
January 22, 2026 at 3:43 PM
yorkdalesrt.bsky.social
If you would like to actively support #riverrestoration we have volunteering opportunities coming up in the River #Ure catchment on the 14, 20 January & #Swale catchment on 22 January.
Email: volunteering@ydrt.co.uk to find out more.
#rivers #volunteering #volunteers #treeplanting #INNSRemoval
Trees with plastic guards in foreground and snowcapped hills behind.
January 12, 2026 at 10:33 AM
yorkdalesrt.bsky.social
Scrapes & ponds in the landscape have big environmental benefits 🌿🌳💦
They hold water during heavy rain, reducing #flood risk downstream & slow and store surface runoff, allowing water to infiltrate the soil.
They also boost #biodiversity, creating habitats for #amphibians, #insects & #birds
#NFM
January 2, 2026 at 9:52 AM
yorkdalesrt.bsky.social
Best wishes for the festive season 💚
On behalf of staff and trustees we would like to say a big thank you to all our partners, volunteers, donors and supporters.
We very much hope that you will continue to engage with our work in 2026.
To keep updated sign up to our monthly e news: buff.ly/w7PMkqc
December 23, 2025 at 9:33 AM
yorkdalesrt.bsky.social
We have delivered our largest #Ousewem project so far: Re-wriggling the artificially straightened Brompton Beck on the Hauxwell estate to create a 9 hectare wetland habitat.
Before & after pics show the improved land & river which is now moving freely & more slowly for first time in over a century!
December 15, 2025 at 4:29 PM
yorkdalesrt.bsky.social
We've shortlisted 16 catchments across the region that would benefit most from nature-based solutions #NbS to restore river health and mitigate flooding.
We are now looking to work in partnership with landowners & farmers to deliver on the ground solutions: www.ydrt.org.uk/shortlist-of...
December 8, 2025 at 11:22 AM
yorkdalesrt.bsky.social
Help us double up for #children this #Christmas!
All donations to our #Rivers2U #Education Project are doubled until Tuesday 9 December.
Please help us reach our target of £4000 by donating now 👇👇
donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
#BigGive #ChristmasChallenge
#For1WeekOnly
#Rivers #YorkshireDales
Two boys pond dipping for riverfly
December 5, 2025 at 11:35 AM
yorkdalesrt.bsky.social
Great feature in November #YorkshireLifeMagazine from Sarah Lonsdale, our Project Manager for River Enhancement - an insider insight for an inspiring, #nature and #wildlife filled day in the #YorkshireDales 👏 😊
www.greatbritishlife.co.uk/magazines/yo...
Scenic walks and starry skies: How to spend 24 hours in the Yorkshire Dales
Sarah Lonsdale has curated a magical 24 hours in the Yorkshire Dales, that takes in villages, scenic walks and starry night skies.
www.greatbritishlife.co.uk
December 1, 2025 at 10:28 AM
yorkdalesrt.bsky.social
Our major survey of #Harrogate’s becks has uncovered many misconnections in the drainage network adding pollution.
Read the full report on #News page of our website 💦
We also hosting an event on Wed 26 Nov 6-8pm at St Peters Church #Harrogate to present results. Book at: bit.ly/3JlIMNv
Harrogate Outfall Safari: Results & Update
Discover what Harrogate’s first Outfall Safari revealed about pollution in local rivers including Oak Beck and Bilton Beck.
bit.ly
November 14, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Reposted by Yorkshire Dales Rivers Trust
friendsofthedales.bsky.social
Missed the online launch of our latest #campaign - #EyesontheSkies speaking out about the ongoing criminal persecution of #BirdsofPrey with Kate Jennings, UK Head of Site Conservation & Species Policy at RSPB - watch it here now:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAM9...
#YorkshireDales #RaptorPersecution
Eyes on the Skies launch - Speaking Out Against Birds of Prey Persecution
YouTube video by Friends of the Dales
www.youtube.com
November 5, 2025 at 4:23 PM
yorkdalesrt.bsky.social
Are you interested in learning a new skill?
If so we'd love to teach you - as we've still places available at our willow spiling #volunteering day - next Wednesday 12 November at #Hawes 🌳💪💦
Email: volunteering@ydrt.co.uk
#YorkshireDales #WilowSpiling #GetInvolvedGetInspired #Rivers #RiverRestoration
November 6, 2025 at 11:54 AM
yorkdalesrt.bsky.social
The latest #rivers #news from the #YorkshireDales
Includes our #Harrogate #OutfallSafari report, latest project news and a sneak preview of our new website!
mailchi.mp/ydrt/all-the...
Pic of Early River Ure, Lunds Fell by David Armitage
November 3, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Reposted by Yorkshire Dales Rivers Trust
hedgehogsociety.bsky.social
This week, we're talking about #bonfires!
🦔 🚫 🔥
We've put together top tips on how best to reduce the risk of harming #hedgehogs this #bonfirenight - please share it far & wide!

STOP. MOVE. CHECK! ⬇️
www.britishhedgehogs.org.uk/rememberhedg...

#rememberhedgehogs #LookBeforeYouLight
November 3, 2025 at 9:30 AM
yorkdalesrt.bsky.social
Respond to the #Consultation to have your say on the introduction of new, stronger penalties for offences committed by water companies - responses from all customers, businesses and NGOs welcome.
Closes 3 Dec.
#Pollution #WaterComapnies #WaterCompanyFines
consult.defra.gov.uk/water-sector...
October 31, 2025 at 3:46 PM
yorkdalesrt.bsky.social
Read the full story about our #flagship Natural Flood Management project at Hauxwell:
The #Ousewem delivery team - led by us - has created a new 9 hectare #wetland reconnecting Brompton Beck to its #floodplain which will store around 2994 cubic metres of water!
www.ousewem.co.uk/news/article...
#NFM
October 28, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Reposted by Yorkshire Dales Rivers Trust
theriverstrust.bsky.social
💧 What’s next for water in the UK?

Mark Lloyd explores what the Cunliffe and Corry reviews mean for our rivers and how we can secure a future that protects and restores our vital waterways.

Read the full blog on our website 👇

theriverstrust.org/about-us/new...
October 10, 2025 at 7:58 AM
yorkdalesrt.bsky.social
Natural flood management advocated in this article as vital to mitigate #flooding caused by #climatebreakdown:
#NFM
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Towns may have to be abandoned due to floods with millions more homes in Great Britain at risk
Every constituency projected to be at greater risk, with many areas likely to be uninsurable, Guardian investigation finds
www.theguardian.com
October 17, 2025 at 10:23 AM
yorkdalesrt.bsky.social
The latest #rivers news from the Yorkshire Dales - sign up on our home page to receive this monthly update direct!
mailchi.mp/ydrt/all-the...
October 10, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Reposted by Yorkshire Dales Rivers Trust
friendsofthedales.bsky.social
Bird crime in the #YorkshireDales persists – after over 70 years of legal protection.
Support our campaign and book for our free ONLINE launch on Tuesday 21 October, 5.30pm at: friendsofthedales.org.uk/events
#EyesontheSkies #RaptorPersecution @raptorpersuk.bsky.social @campaign4parks.bsky.social
October 9, 2025 at 2:43 PM
yorkdalesrt.bsky.social
A great opportunity for #farmers & #landowners in #Swaledale to learn from experts about #soil fertility, how to interpret soil reports & take advantage of free soil testing for farmers in the Arkle, Widdale, or Gayle Beck catchments.
Date TBC. Register your interest at: ousewemdelivery@ydrt.co.uk
October 1, 2025 at 3:28 PM
yorkdalesrt.bsky.social
A great opp for #farmers & #landowners in #Reeth area to learn about #soil fertility, how to interpret soil reports & free soil testing in the Arkle, Widdale, or Gayle Beck catchments. Lunch provided.
Reeth: Fri 3 Oct, 1.00pm–3.30pm, The Buck Inn.
To sign up visit: www.eventbrite.com/e/reeth-unea...
Reeth - Unearthing the secrets of your soil
The role of soil health in boosting productivity and resilience. Hosted by Catchment Sensitive Farming and Ousewem.
www.eventbrite.com
September 26, 2025 at 11:40 AM
yorkdalesrt.bsky.social
Excited to be leading the on the ground work in this project to remediate the historic #metalmine #pollution from Barney Beck in #Swaledale with #NidderdaleNationalLandscape - great to have made a start and looking forward to posting updates.
See post below for link with full details of project.
yorkshiredales.org.uk Yorkshire Dales National Park @yorkshiredales.org.uk · Sep 1
Work will begin soon on an environmental restoration project focused on cleaning up Barney Beck in Swaledale, an area historically impacted by lead mining dating back to Roman times. Read more 👇

www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/park-authori...

📸 Wendy McDonnell
A scenic aerial view of a rugged countryside landscape with rolling hills covered in green and brown vegetation. A narrow rocky stream winds through the center of the valley, flanked by stone walls and dirt paths. Near the stream, slightly left of center, sits a small, isolated stone building with a pitched roof. The light of the setting or rising sun casts a warm golden glow over the hills and moorland.
September 15, 2025 at 4:35 PM
yorkdalesrt.bsky.social
Great team day out at #DentonReserve seeing the tangible results that storing more #water in the land has for #nature and #biodiveristy!
September 12, 2025 at 3:49 PM
yorkdalesrt.bsky.social
We have been out with #WildTroutTrust carrying out #fish surveys in the #Swale catchment.
Electro-fishing is a great tool for monitoring local fish populations & #river health.
Trout, minnow, bullhead, grayling, stickleback and brook lamprey found! 🐟🐟🐟
September 8, 2025 at 4:10 PM