News

Small shallow pond with a large tree growing behind it.

Five reasons why we need the Freshwater Network

1st May 2025

Read more

Radical new plan could reverse freshwater crisis in a decade

23rd April 2025

Read more

Planning and Infrastructure Bill: changes we need to protect freshwater wildlife

22nd April 2025

Read more
Pond surrounded by green plants and grass, trees are in the background and two people are walking in the distance.

What will the Planning and Infrastructure Bill mean for freshwater?

21st March 2025

Read more
Pond with plants growing out of it under a blue, cloudy sky

Recognition for small waters in Office for Environmental Protection assessment

13th February 2025

Read more
Nerys stood behind a table organising the seeds and materials for volunteers.

Local people grow wetland plants to restore River Irfon catchment’s freshwater habitats

10th February 2025

Read more

Are newts really holding up development?

31st January 2025

Read more
A Great Crested Newt - each has a unique pattern.

Newts and developers benefitting from pioneering scheme

31st January 2025

Read more
Common Frogs in pond mating with spawn.

South West spawn sightings are first for national survey

15th January 2025

Read more

Freshwater Habitats Trust statement on Ofwat Final Determinations for PR24

19th December 2024

Read more
Screen shot from the Buster and Molly's guide to ponds leaflet. Two dogs are looking into the pond, a speech bubble next to one of them reads reads, 'I don’t swim here. If I go in the water, it goes all muddy and the lovely plants and animals disappear.' A frog is swimming in the water next to a speech bubble that says 'Thank you!'

The impact of dogs in ponds

16th December 2024

Read more
Photo of a child facing a pond surrounded by grass.

Farming for the future: how Harry Bowler is making space for nature

13th December 2024

Read more