Freshwater is our passion. Together, we can make a difference for wildlife.

Our streams, ponds, wetlands, lakes, rivers and ditches create a network that supports freshwater wildlife – and is essential for our own wellbeing. But these habitats have never faced greater threats. 

We have a vision for a better future. We’re working with partners and volunteers to create, restore and protect high quality habitats for freshwater wildlife. As the UK’s leading charity for all freshwaters, we’re reversing the long decline of freshwater biodiversity by  building a national network of wilder, cleaner, connected freshwaters. 

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Habitats

Learn about the different freshwater habitats that we create, restore and protect.

About Freshwater Habitats
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Species

Discover some of the amazing plants and animals that live in the UK’s freshwaters.

Discover common species
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Our Work

Find out what Freshwater Habitats Trust is doing to make a difference for life in freshwater.

Find out more
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Advice Centre

Get information and advice to create a habitat that’s wonderful for freshwater wildlife.

Browse Advice and Resources

We are Freshwater Habitats Trust

We’ve been creating, restoring and protecting freshwater habitats for more than 35 years. Through practical conservation work, scientific research and outreach, we apply the latest evidence to deliver real change for life in freshwater.

25,000

Freshwaters surveyed since 2013

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National Great Crested Newt eDNA monitoring scheme

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Years of protecting freshwater life

21,000

Volunteers in the last 5 years

25,000

Freshwaters surveyed since 2013

1st

National Great Crested Newt eDNA monitoring scheme

35

Years of protecting freshwater life

21,000

Volunteers in the last 5 years

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How you can help

Discover how you can join us in protecting freshwater wildlife.

Donate Volunteer
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