There are 25 major rivers in Yorkshire as well as chalk streams and several working and disused canal systems, many of which have been substantially improved for wildlife. Scroll down for Yorkshire links.
National Links
| Link | Info |
|---|---|
| Canal & Rivers Trust | Wildlife section of the Canal & Rivers Trust. |
| Catchment Based Approach (CaBA) | Whole systems approach for managing water courses for the benefit of wildlife, the environment & flood mitigation. |
| Freshwater Biological Association | Dedicated to the understanding & conservation of fresh water habitats & the species that inhabit them. |
| Freshwater Habitats Trust | Conservation charity dedicated to conserving habitats & freshwater wildlife. |
| Life in Fresh Water | The ecology of ponds, streams, lakes & rivers (Field Studies Council) |
| National River Flow Archive | UK's focal point for river flow data. |
| Riverfly Partnership | Combines the recording of mayflies, stoneflies & caddisflies with multi agency data collection about the state of freshwater habitats. |
| River Restoration Trust | Working to restore and enhance UK rivers. |
| UK Groundwater Forum | Information, education & articles on the environmental issues of ground water. |
| UK Lakes Portal | Explore over 40,000 lakes in the UK. |
Yorkshire Links
| Link | Info | Region |
|---|---|---|
| Aire Rivers Trust | Information about the river plus conservation, volunteering & family activities and the DNAire project. | W.Yorks |
| Calder Rivers Trust | Protecting the rivers & waterways across Calderdale, Kirklees & Wakefield. | W.Yorks |
| Don Catchment Rivers Trust | Helping to restore & protect rivers and water courses in the Don catchment area. Information, volunteering & several projects. | S.Yorks |
| East Yorkshire Rivers Trust | Protecting & conserving the chalk fed rivers of East Yorkshire. Publications & various projects. | E.Yorks |
| Freshwater Group | Yorkshire Naturalists Union's freshwater pages | Yorks |
| Lune Rivers Trust | Protecting & improving the riverine habitats of the River Lune & its tributaries. | N.Yorks |
| Ribble Rivers Trust | Working to improve, protect & promote the River Ribble & its tributaries. Various projects, community involvement and a blog. | N.Yorks |
| River Foss Society | Community group helping to keep York's 2nd river clean and accessible. | N.Yorks |
| Yorkshire Dales Rivers Trust | Working to enhance & protect the rivers of the Yorkshire Dales. Volunteering & various community projects. | N/W.Yorks |
| Yorkshire Derwent Catchment Partnwership | Bringing together organisations with a shared interest in improving the water environment of the River Derwent. | Yorks |
| Yorkshire Esk Rivers Trust | Working to make the Esk & its tributaries wild, healthy & enjoyed by all. Many projects & volunteering opportunities. | N.Yorks |
| Yorkshire Water | Owns & manages over 60 reservoirs in Yorkshire, many of which provide valuable habitat for wildlife. | Yorks |
