Derbyshire Wildlife Trust is the host for the Derbyshire Derwent Catchment Partnership, one of 93 catchment partnerships established across England.
Ladybower Plughole, Guy Badham
Our vision...
River Derwent at Froggatt, Guy Badham
To create and protect a healthy and wildlife rich water environment within the Derbyshire Derwent Catchment, that will bring social, well-being and economic benefits to all.
Rising on Howden Moor the source of the River Derwent flows to Howden, Derwent and Ladybower Reservoirs, providing precious drinking water to Derbyshire and surrounding counties.
Dipper, Jack Perks
Flowing south it joins the River Noe at Bamford. This becomes the River Derwent and flows though Froggatt, Baslow and Chatsworth Park. At Rowsley, it is joined by the majestic River Wye which travels through Buxton, Bakewell and some of the most beautiful dales of the Peak District.
River Wye Cheedale, Jack Perks
The Derwent continues
its course south
through Matlock then
Belper where it meets the
confluence of the
River Amber and
meanders it's way into Derby.
It finally joins the
River Trent near Shardlow
where the journey north
to the Humber Estuary begins.
Mallard, Jack Perks
The Issues:
Pollution
Wildlife
Climate change
Communication
&
Engagement
Jack Perks
As part of the Derbyshire Derwent Catchment Partnership, we've worked with @JackPerksPhoto, the famous fish twitcher. Jack has been capturing Derbyshire's rivers on film, and has worked on various BBC programmes including Springwatch, Countryfile and The Great British Year.
Underwater Youtube showreel video, Jack Perks
The partnership wants to:
Support community action
Improve biodiversity & protect wildlife
Mitigate climate change
Work together to reduce pollution
Brown trout, River Derwent, Jack Perks
Jack is able to get up close and personal with wildlife in rivers,
highlighting their beauty
and the issues they face
Water vole, Jack Perks
The Derbyshire Derwent Catchment Partnership Plan has been formulated from all the information that has been gathered from catchment partners over the years. From this, we will prioritise projects, apply for funding and then partners will implement work on the ground.
Healthy rivers means that wildlife can flourish
Flying heron, Jack Perks
Look out for Jack's video launch on Tuesday 14th March! @JackPerksPhoto
Eurasian otter, Jack Perks
Don't forget World Water Day on Wednesday 22nd March!
Muskham pond dipping, Amy Lewis
Together, we can improve and protect rivers in Derbyshire.
For more information, please visit our website here.
Kingfisher, Heather Burns
