Get involved

If you would like to get involved in improving the Great Ouse and its tributories, here are some of the groups you could contact:

Buckingham River Wardens
Buckingham River Wardens

Twice a month the river wardens meet up to test the health of the Great Ouse by carrying out a riverfly survey.

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BedsGOVET
BedsGOVET

BedsGOVET carry out regular water quality monitoring at a number of sites around Bedford.

(picture courtesy of BedsGOVET)

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GORT
Great Ouse Rivers Trust

The Great Ouse Rivers Trust is an environmental body dedicated to protecting the Great Ouse and its tributaries, lakes, wetlands and wider catchment for the benefit of people and nature.

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BedsGOVET
Great Ouse Valley Trust

Charity formed to protect, promote and enhance the special landscape in the Great Ouse Valley in Cambridgeshire which carries out water quality testing in the Huntingdon area

(picture courtesy of GOVT)

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BedsGOVET
Cam Valley Forum

Focussed on the river Cam and its tributaries, CVF works with an extensive network of partners and was behind the success in getting designated bathing status at Sheeps Green.

(picture courtesy of CVF)

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BedsGOVET
Greensands Trust

The Greensand Trust is an independent environmental charity that works with local communities and landowners to conserve and enhance the distinctive landscape, wildlife and history of the Greensand Ridge and wider area, improving access, understanding and enjoyment for the benefit of everyone.

(picture courtesy of Greensands Trust)

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RLCP
The River Lark Catchment Partnership

The River Lark Catchment Partnership is a group of organisations and individuals that have come together to enable a cohesive approach to the environmental challenges facing the River Lark.

(picture courtesy of RLCP)

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