Lead Partner: Yorkshire Dales Rivers Trust
Description
The aim of this action research work by Yorkshire Dales Rivers Trust (YDRT) was to develop a model of community engagement and action to enhance the biodiversity, water quality and public access and understanding of a river catchment.
Raydale lies within the Yorkshire Dales National Park and has outstanding natural assets. The river Semerwater with its surrounding land is classified as SSSI and possesses UK Biodiversity Action Plan species such as crayfish.
The final report (attached below) documents the action research undertaken by YDRT focusing on Semerwater as a focal community asset under threat from climate change. They raised awareness of catchment management issues within the community, worked with the local farmers to complete a programme of environmental work to protect both the river system and wildlife and promoted public access around the river and access across important wetlands.
To further the legacy of this work, YDRT has initiated the development of a community hydro-system. This will now be taken forward independently by the community through the development of an Industrial Providential Society.
Contact Details
Deborah MillwardYorkshire Dales Rivers TrustE: millwardtr@dsl.pipex.comWebsite: http://www.yorkshiredalesriverstrust.org.uk/YDRT
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| Yorkshire Dales Rivers Trust Final Report.pdf | 1.14 MB |