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Douglas Catchment @DouglasPilot

River Douglas #LoveMyRiver Supported #Environment Agency. #water #education #environment Led by Groundwork #DouglasChallenge! RT does not mean agree

Joined February 2012
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Douglas Catchment@DouglasPilot
4 Feb 2022
More diversity in the #environmental community means more wide ranging perspectives better engagement with the change that needs to happen to improve #Rivers We’re committed to improving diversity in our field or should I say ‘on our waterways!’ 🐟💧💙💚👍 @EnvAgencyNW
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Advisory visits and practical help available from Wild Trout Trust Https://www.wildtrout.org/co…

Advice and Practical Help | Wild Trout Trust

General advice and support Generaladvice Our Conservation Officers provide advice about the management of rivers and lakes across the UK and Ireland. Depending on the type of guidance, we can support...

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We’re looking for more voices to join our Board & help @GroundworkCLM make a real difference across our communities. Use your experience, skills & passion to help build a world where no one is held back by their circumstances. groundwork-clm.paperturn-vie…
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D Dunlop LancsWT (Policy & Advocacy)@lawt_d
Feb 9
Inside the National Trust’s ten-year plan for 250,000 hectares of nature edie.net/inside-the-national…

Inside the National Trust’s ten-year plan for 250,000 hectares of nature - edie

Last year, the National Trust committed to restoring or creating 250,000 hectares of nature-rich landscapes by 2035 – an area size bigger than Greater London. The organisation’s climate, nature and...

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Helena Horton@horton_official
Jan 26
Quite amazing how little the rain shortfall has to be to cause drought. Start with full reservoirs, then have three months of below average rain and you have to impose hosepipe bans gov.uk/government/publicatio…

2025 drought: how it developed in England

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Sustainable Soils Alliance 🌱@SoilsAlliance
Jan 29
Fantastic news - @CranfieldUni announces the National Soil Map and data for England and Wales will become free and open access in 2026! 🎉 Thanks going out to @ClientEarth for partnering with us 🙏 Click on to read about our work on this: sustainablesoils.org/our-wor… #SoilMaps
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D Dunlop LancsWT (Policy & Advocacy)@lawt_d
Feb 3
The @greatermcr climate adaptation public survey is now live, hoping to gain meaningful insights from #GreaterManchester communities on how best we prepare for climate changes, which particularly impact vulnerable people. Please share. gmconsult.org/environment-te… @Lancswildlife
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D Dunlop LancsWT (Policy & Advocacy)@lawt_d
Feb 4
"Introducing the new nutrient management planning tool (for England) on GOV.UK" defrafarming.blog.gov.uk/202…
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An amazing response from master tradespeople to "handy" DIY enthusiasts, keen to get involved in @CanningtonShaw Community Shed. A welcoming space for people to meet, share skills & give something back. canningtonshaw.org.uk/cannin… #StHelens #CommunityShed #HeritageRestoration

A Shed-Load of Talent | Cannington Shaw

Bringing Heritage Back to Life at No.7 Bottle Shop Our brand-new Community Shed is officially up and running. It isn’t just a workshop; it’s a welcoming, Join the new Community Shed at Cannington...

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Environment Agency Midlands@EnvAgencyMids
Feb 1
The Fisheries Improvement Programme is open for applications until 6 February. Angling clubs, syndicates, day ticket fisheries, river trusts, NGOs, local authorities and community organisations - submit your proposals here: anglingtrust.net/funding/fis… Funded by rod licence sales.
A 'before' picture of a weathered, rotten and partially broken wooden platform protruding into a river from the bank. A footpath runs alongside the bank. The river is brown and calm, reflecting trees lining the opposite bank. Picture taken in January 2025.

ALT A 'before' picture of a weathered, rotten and partially broken wooden platform protruding into a river from the bank. A footpath runs alongside the bank. The river is brown and calm, reflecting trees lining the opposite bank. Picture taken in January 2025.

The 'after' picture of a new wooden fishing platform protruding into the river from the bank. A footpath runs alongside the riverbank. The river is calm and reflects a cloudless sky. Vegetation runs alongside both riverbanks. Picture taken in May 2025.

ALT The 'after' picture of a new wooden fishing platform protruding into the river from the bank. A footpath runs alongside the riverbank. The river is calm and reflects a cloudless sky. Vegetation runs alongside both riverbanks. Picture taken in May 2025.
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Environment Agency Midlands@EnvAgencyMids
Jan 13
The Get Fishing fund is now open for applications. Grants of up to £2,000 are available for events and initiatives to help get people into fishing. Thanks to rod licence sales. More information and how to apply here: anglingtrust.net/funding/get… Apply by 5pm on Friday 30 January.
A young boy in a grey t-shirt, shorts and cap sits on a blue box on a riverbank holding a fishing rod. A man next to him in a red t-shirt and blue cap is guiding him how to fish and holding out a net under the rod and line.

ALT A young boy in a grey t-shirt, shorts and cap sits on a blue box on a riverbank holding a fishing rod. A man next to him in a red t-shirt and blue cap is guiding him how to fish and holding out a net under the rod and line.
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We’re looking for a Conservation Officer to lead a transformational project connecting people & nature across #blackpool ✅£27,336 – £30,179 ✅Fixed term to June 2028 (with potential extension) CLOSING DATE: 12 Jan. 👉groundwork.org.uk/jobs/conse… @BpoolCouncil @HeritageFundUK
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Vicki Hird MSc FRES 🐝🦋 🍃💚🍃@vickihird
Jan 5
Capital Grants open again - get paid for capital items to help you carry out Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) actions and Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier (CSHT) actions. gov.uk/government/publicatio…

Capital grants plans 2026

How to apply for Capital grants plans or a Capital grants study and how to manage your funding agreement.

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Environmental Audit Committee
@CommonsEAC
13 Oct 2025
We've published our report on flood resilience in England 👇

Find out more

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The Wildlife Trusts@WildlifeTrusts
Jan 6
From source to sea, together we can turn the tide on the nature and climate crisis 🌍💧 Natural flood management protects communities, restores nature, builds climate resilience and business support is crucial. Read more 👉 wildlifetrusts.org/blog/land…
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The CJS Team@CountrysideJobs
Jan 9
Woodland Creation Officer with @RibbleTrust based in Clitheroe, full-time for 24 months c-js.uk/3Lzu46q

Ribble Rivers Trust: Woodland Creation Officer advertised with CJS

PURPOSE: To work collaboratively to enable the creation of targeted woodlands that improve the Ribble catchment LOCATION: Clitheroe HOURS: Full-time | 37.5 hours per week SALARY: £27,500 – £33,500p...

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We’re looking for a Senior Community Engagement Officer to lead a transformational project connecting people & nature in #blackpool Passionate about community engagement & nature? Here's your chance to make a lasting impact! groundwork.org.uk/jobs/senio… @BpoolCouncil @HeritageFundUK
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Groundwork in Cheshire, Lancashire & Merseyside@GroundworkCLM
16 Dec 2025
We’re looking for a Senior Community Engagement Officer to lead a transformational project connecting people & nature across #blackpool If you’re passionate about community engagement and nature, this is your chance to make a lasting impact! 👉Apply today: groundwork.org.uk/.../senior…
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Groundwork in Cheshire, Lancashire & Merseyside@GroundworkCLM
17 Dec 2025
We’re looking for a Conservation Officer to lead a transformational project connecting people & nature across #blackpool ✅£27,336 – £30,179 ✅Fixed term to June 2028 (with potential extension) 👉Apply now & help shape a greener, healthier Blackpool: groundwork.org.uk/jobs/conse…
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Groundwork in Cheshire, Lancashire & Merseyside@GroundworkCLM
18 Dec 2025
We're looking for an IT Officer to join our @GroundworkCLM team! You’ll play key role, ensuring our systems work smoothly & securely, empowering staff & volunteers to do their best work. ✅Includes flexible working options & ongoing training & development groundwork.org.uk/jobs/it-of…
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Brockholes@visitBrockholes
24 Dec 2025
Experience a magical Christmas Eve at Brockholes! 🎄 We're thrilled to announce we are open today (10am - 2pm). Join us for a family walk around the reserve and get lost in the beauty of nature before the big day! (📸 Simon Middleton and Paul Heyes)
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