There's been an 'explosion of green' on the Hogsmill corridor - and with it comes the monthly newsletter by Peter Short!

Groundwater has remained high at Ewell springs; four birds of prey species shave been seen at Tolworth Court Farm Fields.
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On Saturday, we were proud to support Water Rangers in the launch of the new community water lab, at Zero Carbon Guildford. The lab is set up to allow citizen scientists to test levels of E. coli in river samples.

Our own @zoolew gave a speech and saw the lab first hand.

‼️ Our #rivers are in crisis. Help restore them this weekend by collecting data with The Rivers Trust's #BigRiverWatch !

‌We want to find out more about the Severn's rivers!

It's simple:

1⃣Download the free app

2⃣Visit your local river stretch

3⃣Fill in a short survey

📢 River lovers - your river needs YOU next weekend, May 3-6! 👨‍👩‍👦‍👦

⏰ There's just one week to go before #TheBigRiverWatch returns!

Help us compile vital data about the state of our rivers

🦆Is wildlife thriving?

💩 Are there signs of pollution?
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This week we have continued to add plants to Chamber Mead wetlands after a wonderful launch event last Saturday. On Wednesday a dozen volunteers put 2,500 plants around the edges of the wetlands, in Ewell.

Why not explore the wetlands this weekend?
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If you go down to your local river next weekend (and download our app), you're sure for a big surprise! Please spread the word - #BigRiverWatch is back. 3-6 May. The Rivers Trust

Pupils who learn outdoors develop fantastic personal skills, so please support us Tesco stores in Leatherhead, Banstead, Epsom and Ashtead to help inspire children to love rivers as part of our Welly Wanderers work.

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#TescoStrongerStarts
@GroundworkUK

Dr Bella Davies, our Co-CEO, explains how the Chamber Mead wetlands came about and why it is so important to protect wildlife and the River Hogsmill, a globally rare chalk stream.

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Well done to Rokerby Primary School eco committee who did a fantastic litter pick today on #WimbledonCommon to help protect the Beverley Brook. We were lucky enough to see mandarin ducks and a kingfisher!

To explore out education sessions, visit southeastriverstrust.org/education

Some of our restoring rivers and catchment team have been on site with MKA Ecology in the Upper Beult in Kent.

SERT works with licenced ecologists to undertake ecological surveys to inform our designs and construction programme.

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We've recognised the importance of providing hands on river education for children in & by their local rivers; with the new TRT Peter Spillett Award going to Robyn Shaw, Education & Engagement Officer at South East Rivers Trust
To read more visit:
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Some fantastic news for our rivers to start #EarthDay ! The sale of wet wipes containing plastic is to banned in England initially and UK later.
Well done Thames21 for leading the campaign and spending many years gathering evidence on how they affect river wildlife.

We were thrilled to welcome hundreds of people at the Chamber Mead wetlands open day in Ewell today. We hope you enjoyed guided talks, celebratory speeches and the chance to add plants. Thank you to all the supportive organisations and volunteers who made the day a huge success.

All set up for the Chamber Mead open day. Join us from 11am to 3pm. Green Lanes

On #EducationAndSharingDay , vote for our Welly Wanderers education project when shopping Tesco in Leatherhead, Banstead, Epsom or Ashtead.

Visit our website for what teachers say about our sessions and which stores are involved.
#TescoStrongerStarts

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These are just some of the plants we'll be planting in Chamber Mead Wetlands this Saturday. Thanks to @epsomewellbc, The Lower Mole Countryside Trust and their volunteers for helping with the delivery!
For details of our family friendly open day visit southeastriverstrust.org/latest-news

📢 This Saturday - 20th April! 📢

Come and have some family-friendly river fun att our Chamber Mead open day, at Green Lanes, Ewell on the Hogsmill Local Nature Reserve. 11.30am to 3pm.

Details👇

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Epsom and Ewell Borough Council

Early notice: on May Bank Holiday your river needs YOU!

Help us and @TheRiversTrust movement collect vital data about rivers by downloading an App and recording what you see for the #BigRiverWatch !

💦🍀🦆What wildlife do you see? Is there pollution? 💩

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As part of its 20th anniversary, The Rivers Trust is holding a silent auction of goodies at a fundraising dinner tomorrow.
There are books, backpacks, fishing trips and more up for grabs!
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Are you looking for a rewarding career in the nature sphere? We're recruiting for a Senior Project Officer, restoring rivers and catchments. Deadline 28th April.

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See also our blog about the thrills of this type of job!
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