We believe that the better we know our rivers, the better the help we can give them. Only by being out on the ground, collecting a variety of information and monitoring their condition can we focus our efforts where they are most effective. This data and evidence enable us to develop projects appropriate not only to the specific site, but which also consider the wider area, ensuring that the maximum benefit can be delivered.

We have teams of trained volunteers who collect samples, analyse water quality data and survey the river network. We are big supporters of citizen science as a means to improve our understanding whilst engaging and inspiring people about the natural world. For more information about getting involved with our data and evidence team visit our get involved pages.