Don Catchment Rivers Trust

12/10/2026

If you want to know what’s going on beneath the surface of rivers in the UK and Ireland (and how to fix them), start here.

Our rivers are feeling the pressure from pollution, abstraction and extreme weather. Action can make a difference. Find out how in the new Report from The Rivers Trust – a bumper resource with the latest data and interactive maps.

https://buff.ly/YXpo5np

22/09/2026

⌛ The next is here!

Will spent time with DCRT this year and explains an easy and free way for you to help our rivers. Thanks Will!

Between the 18th - 24th September simply:
1️⃣ Download the free Big River Watch app
2️⃣ Spend 15 minutes observing your local river
3️⃣ Answer the easy in-app survey and upload!

From plants and wildlife to pollution and water colour, by telling us what you see you’ll help us paint a big picture of the health of our rivers in the UK and Ireland. All of this data can then be used to create change and demand better for our rivers.

🤳Search for ‘Big River Watch’ in your app store to download the app and get started.
https://buff.ly/Dba3GfT

18/09/2026

🤳 Big River Watch starts today! This is your week-long chance to take action for our vital rivers and report on the health of your local river using the free app.

In April, over 5,500 people across the UK and Ireland got involved and submitted 2,397 surveys!

Together, they helped record over 1,500 signs of pollution, 1,100 signs of litter, 528 riverflies (key indicators of river health), and nearly 180 kingfishers.

Take part between the 18th and 24th of September, what will you see this time?
https://buff.ly/Dba3GfT

15/09/2026

We've created fantastic learning resources for anyone with an interest in the history of the River Don with / South Yorkshire Biodiversity Research Group! We've compiled people's memories and stories of life and the river in Doncaster, spanning vast changes over the last 70 years. And going back even further, we've recreated the old course of the River Don back in the 17th century, before human engineering made major modifications to it! Check it out on the Explore & Learn page of our website.

12/09/2026

Helping our precious rivers couldn’t be easier and we would love more people to take part!💙

No training, no expertise, no experience needed.

Just you, your local river, and the free Big River Watch app 📲

Every survey helps fill vital gaps in our understanding of river health across the UK and Ireland.

Download the app, head to a river, and complete a survey between the 18th - 24th September.

09/09/2026

☀️ Our rivers have felt the heat this summer.

Low flows and high temperatures put extra pressure on wildlife and leave waterways more vulnerable to pollution.

By taking part in Big River Watch from 18th to 24th September, you can help us understand how they're coping.

📱Simply download the free app, visit your local river and share what you see. Every survey helps build a bigger picture of river health across the UK and Ireland.

21/08/2026

A great day yesterday for DCRT and our volunteers learning how to scythe with . A wonderfully mindful way to support the management of our natural flood management project at Grassmoor Country Park. Some beautiful dragonflies about enjoying the flood storage ponds too!

19/08/2026

With heavy rain forecast over the next 24 hours, this is a reminder that there are simple things we can all do to reduce the risk of surface water flooding and the pressure on our drains. Watch for some quick tips on what to do during the storm itself to those we can do all year round to make a difference.

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