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Welcome to the official page of the South East Rivers Trust (SERT)! We’re here to share stories, updates, and opportunities about our work to protect and restore rivers across the south east of England. We welcome your comments, questions, and insights—but to keep this a respectful and inclusive space, we kindly ask all users to follow these community guidelines:

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❌💧 Our rivers are still in crisis - and climate change is making things worse, the new Report reveals.Rivers are impac...
13/10/2026

❌💧 Our rivers are still in crisis - and climate change is making things worse, the new Report reveals.

Rivers are impacted by chemical, agricultural, industrial, nutrient, urban and sewage pollution, as well as by wet winters and hot, dry summers that lead to flooding and drought. Many are blocked by barriers, choked by invasive species, artificially modified, and over-abstracted as demand for water rises.

Climate change is making these problems worse and preventing rivers from recovering.

We all rely on healthy rivers. If our rivers aren't fit for the future, neither are we. But there is hope: the evidence shows that taking action for rivers does have positive impacts.

The Rivers Trust has just released the biggest State of Our Rivers Report yet, filled with interactive maps and the latest data. We're proud to be a part of The Rivers Trust movement.

Find out what’s going on beneath the surface of our rivers - and how to fix them: https://ow.ly/OkVI50ZXaLm

10/10/2026

🔊 Volume up to hear the tranquil sounds of the River Whitewater...

This World Mental Health Day, why not take a minute (or more) and visit your local river?

Rivers and waterways are brilliant for our mental wellbeing. A new report from Natural England and NatCen found that study participants consistently described blue spaces as 'calming and restorative', and many described visiting rivers, lakes and the coast when they wanted time to relax, reflect or cope with stress.

💧 Visit our website to find a river near you: https://ow.ly/NFYQ50ZWeHT

📢 We're hiring! Find the perfect opportunity for you: https://ow.ly/1Rgt50ZWf7wApplications close Sunday 18th October 11...
09/10/2026

📢 We're hiring! Find the perfect opportunity for you: https://ow.ly/1Rgt50ZWf7w

Applications close Sunday 18th October 11.59pm.

That’s a wrap on the Natural Flood Management earthworks at Farnham Park, and just in time for the wet weather!💧We insta...
07/10/2026

That’s a wrap on the Natural Flood Management earthworks at Farnham Park, and just in time for the wet weather!💧

We installed a series of scrapes designed to slow the flow and temporarily store surface water, whilst creating a greater variety of seasonally wet habitats for wildlife. They form part of a wider effort to make the park more resilient to flooding, drought and climate change.

The newly worked areas will regenerate naturally, making use of the existing seedbank in the soil. Vegetation will begin re-establishing from next spring, with the seasonally wet habitats continuing to develop over the following years.

Last Friday we held our first Farnham Park NbS Safari, bringing people together to see the works in progress and hear more about the journey from project development through to delivery! And we aren’t finished: the next phase will be the installation of leaky barriers along the Nadder Stream this winter, with opportunities for volunteers to get involved.

We’d like to say a huge thank you to our fantastic project partners, contractors and volunteers, including volunteers from Liss Archaeology and the Farnham and District Metal Detecting Club who uncovered some fascinating finds.

Project delivered in partnership with Waverley Council, Surrey County Council and Surrey Wildlife Trust with support from Friends of Farnham Park and Farnham Biodiversity Partnership, and funded by the Environment Agency and Thames Regional Flood and Coastal Committee.

Why join our mailing list?🌊 Become a river expert🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Find out how you can make a difference for rivers locally🦦 Learn ...
05/10/2026

Why join our mailing list?

🌊 Become a river expert
🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Find out how you can make a difference for rivers locally
🦦 Learn about the species that call rivers home
🥾 Be the first to hear about upcoming events and river volunteering opportunities
✨ Receive inspiring stories about river action straight to your inbox

Our latest newsletter just dropped, and it's got a new look! Read our September newsletter for a sneak peak: https://ow.ly/ucET50ZUuO0

& sign up for future updates: https://www.southeastriverstrust.org/get-involved/newsletter/

02/10/2026

A restored pond at Fay Cottage Farm is the latest Natural Flood Management measure undertaken by the South East Rivers Trust (SERT) as part of the Gatwick Airport Natural Flood Management (NFM) project.

Working closely with the landowner, SERT designed a scheme that encourages water to flow into this historic pond during heavy rainfall, creating an offline storage area that reduces the risk of flooding downstream and creates new wet habitat for a range of native flora and fauna to flourish – the restored pond can hold an estimated 660,000 litres of water over an area of 1100m2!

Delivered in partnership with London Gatwick as part of its second Decade of Change, this project demonstrates how collaborative action can build resilience for communities, wildlife and the wider environment.

Read the full story: https://ow.ly/ZbBA50ZTQUO

02/10/2026

A restored pond at Fay Cottage Farm is the latest Natural Flood Management measure undertaken by the South East Rivers Trust (SERT) as part of the Gatwick Airport Natural Flood Management (NFM) project.

Working closely with the landowner, SERT designed a scheme that encourages water to flow into this historic pond during heavy rainfall, creating an offline storage area that reduces the risk of flooding downstream and creates new wet habitat for a range of native flora and fauna to flourish – the restored pond can hold an estimated 660,000 litres of water over an area of 1100m2!

Delivered in partnership with as part of its second Decade of Change, this project demonstrates how collaborative action can build resilience for communities, wildlife and the wider environment.

Read the full story via the link in bio 🔗

🩷 It’s Gift Aid Awareness Day!We’d like to take this opportunity to thank our generous supporters - because of you, we’r...
01/10/2026

🩷 It’s Gift Aid Awareness Day!

We’d like to take this opportunity to thank our generous supporters - because of you, we’re able to make a real difference for rivers in the South East.

Did you know that you can increase the value of your donations to the South East Rivers Trust with Gift Aid? For every £1 that you donate to us, we can claim an extra 25p from the government in Gift Aid.

✅ It's as easy as ticking the Gift Aid box on the donation form, and it doesn't cost you a single penny.

How do donations help us? As a charity, we depend on donations and grants to enable us to restore rivers and wetlands, protect wildlife habitats, and connect communities and schools with nature.

But there’s so much more we need to achieve for rivers locally.

If you can, a donation to the South East Rivers Trust - particularly one boosted by Gift Aid - will enable us to continue and expand our vital work. We make every penny count.

Donate to help rivers thrive: https://ow.ly/crI350ZSZuu

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Spaces limited! Join us at Farnham Park this Friday to see Nature-based Solutions (NbS) in action.We’ll tour the Natural...
30/09/2026

Spaces limited! Join us at Farnham Park this Friday to see Nature-based Solutions (NbS) in action.

We’ll tour the Natural Flood Management (NFM) works being delivered across the park, see NbS in practice and explore how collaboration can support our work at Farnham Park.

Led by SERT, Waverley Borough Council and our project team, the walk will visit the works around Deer Pond, Marshy Meadow and the Whitebottom winterbourne, as well as a section of the Nadder Stream where we’ll discuss the leaky barriers we’ll be installing with volunteers this winter.

We’ll look at what's being delivered, why these interventions were chosen and how they will help slow and store water, improve habitat and make the park more resilient to flooding, drought and climate change.

🕒 Friday 2nd October
⏰ 10:40am arrival for an 11:00am start - the event will end at around 1:00pm-1:30pm
📍Main Car Park, Farnham Park (off Folly Hill road)

Booking essential! Secure your spot: https://ow.ly/yqZB50ZSI3N

🌱 Could you help farmers build more resilient businesses while creating healthier rivers and landscapes?We’re looking fo...
30/09/2026

🌱 Could you help farmers build more resilient businesses while creating healthier rivers and landscapes?

We’re looking for a Farm Advisor to join the South East Rivers Trust.

This is a people-focused role, working directly with farmers, growers and landowners to find practical solutions that work for both their businesses and the environment.

From improving water management and soil health to exploring nature-based solutions and funding opportunities, you’ll help turn conversations and ideas into projects on the ground.

You’ll initially work largely in the east of our area, including supporting our Holistic Water for Horticulture project, while also helping develop our growing programme of farm and water resilience work across the South East.

We’re looking for someone who understands farming and rural businesses, enjoys building trusted relationships and can work with people to develop practical, achievable solutions.

🌾 Farm Advisor
💷 £31,585–£41,305
📍 Hybrid, with regular travel across the South East
🕒 Full-time, permanent
📅 Apply by 11.59pm on Sunday 18 October

Find out more and apply: https://careers.southeastriverstrust.org/jobs/8434457-farm-advisor

Please share with anyone in your farming, land management or environmental networks who might be a great fit.

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