Reversing the decline in freshwater biodiversity

Freshwater Habitats Trust is a national wildlife conservation charity and our aim is to reverse the decline in freshwater biodiversity. We work to achieve this through practical conservation, scientific research, community engagement and by influencing policy. As an evidence-based organisation, we target our practical delivery work where it will make a real difference. We have projects in many parts of the UK, focusing on restoring and protecting high quality habitats for freshwater wildlife.

How we're delivering for freshwater biodiversity

25,000

Freshwaters surveyed since 2013

35

Years of protecting freshwater life

21,000

Volunteers in the last 5 years

25,000

Freshwaters surveyed since 2013

35

Years of protecting freshwater life

21,000

Volunteers in the last 5 years

Find out more about our work

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Conservation and Practical Delivery

We’re creating, restoring and protecting high quality habitats for freshwater wildlife.

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Boat displaying Freshwater Habitats Trust logo on the Thames outside the Houses of Parliament
Policy
We gather evidence for local, national and international policies, conservation and land management practices to give freshwaters better protection.
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Research and Monitoring

Our scientific research and monitoring programmes help us make a difference for freshwater biodiversity.

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Projects

We’re working across England and Wales to create a brighter future for life in freshwater.

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