Rivers Run Through Us
About
Rivers Run Through Us (RRTU) takes a holistic, collaborative approach to recapturing the natural heritage of the River Axe, its tributaries and valleys, through better connections – between people and heritage, farmers and consumers, rural and townsfolk, soil and water.
The Rivers Run Through Us project focuses on three themes: river, soil, and people. It highlights how river catchments are shaped by water and soil, the farming that depends on them, and the people who rely on what they produce. The project nurtures community action to monitor river health, protect soils and habitats, and reaches out to empower everyone to find their own connection with the river and its heritage.
The project has been funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, (made possible by National Lottery Players) and the Environment Agency’s Water Environment Improvement Fund.
volunteer hours
170
development Phase
18 months
community grants Awarded
8
Tributaries of Focus
Yarty, Kit Brook, Forton Brook
Species of Focus
Trout, water vole, water crowfoot
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Education and young people
The Rivers Run Through Us team are working with schools, farmers, youth groups and community organisations across the catchment to raise awareness about the River Axe, the difficulties it is facing and what we can do to help. Learn More
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Community grants
The aim of the Rivers Run Through Us community grant scheme is to provide a very simple way for community groups to access small amounts of funding to kickstart or advance their group/activities. Learn More
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Volunteering, citizen science and community lab
From monitoring riparian mammals to removing Himalayan balsam, we’re developing a variety of volunteering opportunities for community members to get involved. Learn More
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The story of the Axe
Every landscape tells a story, and the Rivers Run Through Us project wants to hear and share it! Learn More
Latest news and updates
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Balsam to biocharBalsam to biochar
A story of collaboration, innovation and learning that things don’t always go as planned.
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Rivers Run Through Us project launchesRivers Run Through Us project launches
A new nature recovery project getting underway in the River Axe catchment.
Upcoming events
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Balancing the Scales – Beavers and the AxeBalancing the Scales – Beavers and the Axe
A screening of Balancing the Scales followed by a panel exploring beaver readiness on the Axe and what their return could mean for the catchment.
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Axe Rivers FestivalAxe Rivers Festival
A festival of nature, learning and community action, exploring and celebrating the Axe catchment together. Celebration – Awareness – Rivers for All.
documents
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Community Grant Fund criteria and guidanceCommunity Grant Fund criteria and guidance
This document explains who can apply for the Community Grant Fund, what kinds of projects are eligible, how much funding is available, and how to apply.