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22/06/2026

Community Balsam Groups

Calling all Ullswater and Dacre communities – help us to protect your local waterways from invasive non-native species this summer! We’re gathering a team of local people to…

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• Resilient rivers

5 min read

22/06/2026

From tanks to banks: septic tank upgrades boost rivers and communities

We've just received a donation from Our Rivers, thanks to numerous Eden residents who have taken up the offer of a free septic tank upgrade scheme.

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• River Walk
• Access to Eden
• community
• Volunteers

10 min read

03/06/2026

Explore Eden Summer 2026

Welcome to the summer edition of our 'Explore Eden' newsletter. We've put together lots of ideas to help you to explore the Eden river catchment throughout the summer months. Page…

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• News
• Nature recovery
• Farm and land management

3 min read

29/05/2026

Big results from tiny DNA

 – using science to search for Eden’s endangered speciesA major environmental DNA (eDNA) survey led by river conservation charity, Eden Rivers Trust (ERT) has provided new…

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• Access to Eden
• Farm and land management

3 min read

07/05/2026

Gaps and Gates Fund

We’re excited to announce that the Gaps and Gates Fund is now open – creating new opportunities to make Public Rights of Way more accessible for everyone.

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• Stop the Spread
• Big Balsam Bash

28/04/2026

Bank the Balsam

Himalayan Balsam bashing season is officially OPEN and we're calling on communities from across the Eden river catchment to join our annual blitz to remove this invasive…

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2 min read

20/04/2026

Join the Big River Watch 2026

Will you see pollution or wildlife? Take part in the Big River Watch and help survey your river: 24th-30th April 2026Our beautiful and vital rivers are in crisis, and every bit of…

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• Resilient rivers

2 min read

04/03/2026

Changes to the River Eden Nutrient Neutrality catchment

On 14 February, the Cumberland and Westmorland Herald reported on the removal of Carlisle, Brampton, Wetheral, Great Salkeld, Lazonby, Calthwaite and High Hesket from the River…

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• River Walk
• Access to Eden
• community
• Volunteers

10 min read

04/03/2026

Explore Eden Spring 2026

Welcome to the second edition of our 'Explore Eden' newsletter. We've put together lots of ideas to help you to explore the Eden river catchment throughout the spring months. 

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• community

5 min read

02/03/2026

The Nest Project

Members of the local community enjoyed a day at Penrith library this week Access to Eden partner, North Pennines National Landscape for some hands-on willow weaving, nest building…

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02/03/2026

Bringing History to Life

We were delighted to meet so many people at Engine Lonning for our recent 'Hidden Histories' event, heralding a year of exciting activities ahead to celebrate and reveal this…

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11/02/2026

Hidden Histories

We're delighted to be hosting a 'Hidden Histories’ event in Carlisle on Saturday 21st February. It heralds a year of exciting activities ahead at Engine Lonning, being delivered…

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