Extension to dam works threatens breeding season
Surely Natural England must reject Canal and River Trust’s request for a works extension and propose a postponement until September.
What can Brent Reservoir expect in 2024?
Habitat restoration and the battle to save the north marsh take centre stage in the coming year. What you need to know and how you can help.
Full drainage of reservoir begins
Concern over pollution clearance plans and fish re-stocking as reservoir drained for winter dam repairs.
Still questions for Barnet and Barratt
The north marsh remains under threat from a 200m bridge. We ask council and developer to explain.
SSSI-wrecking bridge spoils launch of major new vision
Owners claim eco-credentials as protected north marsh set for destruction.
Canal restoration and Silk Stream litter blitz
Volunteers fill the conservation gap with two new initiatives
Help reduce fly-tipping that ends up in the Welsh Harp
We need your photographs and updates
Barnet Labour promise biodiversity officer if elected on May 5
Local elections offer chance for change at Brent Reservoir
Flowering rush among rare plants to be reintroduced at Brent Reservoir
Many lost through decades of neglect. Help plant them on Sun April 24.
Natural England’s Tony Juniper visits the Welsh Harp
Pollution, marsh restoration and Barnet Council’s controversial planned footbridge high on agenda
Ben Watt starts new monthly column for Caught By The River
Journal captures his journey campaigning for Brent Reservoir
Major tree works take place on east marsh
New management programme begins with removal of willow colonisation
Cool Oak founder, Ben Watt chats to Brent & Kilburn Times
Local newspaper shines a light on the launch of Cool Oak
Join a conservation day on Sun Jan 30 with Friends of the Welsh Harp
Path maintenance, vegetation clearance, woodland litter-picking for volunteers.