Work is underway at Goat Bridge on the river Wandle to lower a 1.6m weir, improve the river channel through the installation of berms and create a new flood storage area and wetland habitat.

This project will enhance 500m of chalk stream habitat and make this section of the river passable to fish so that they can access different parts of the river for food, refuge and spawning.

You can read more about the project here: Goat Bridge – South East Rivers Trust

The final stage of this project is planting the newly installed berms, which have narrowed the river channel to create a more natural width and shape.

A selection of native plants will be planted, and once established they will help to stabilise the berms and support the diverse range of wildlife that calls the Wandle home.

We will provide all necessary tools and equipment.

Meeting point: 

Wandle Trading Estate, Goat Road, Mitcham, CR4 4HW. Google Map HERE.

The nearest station is Mitcham Junction.

If you are travelling by car, please don’t park along the Trading Estate Road, there is unrestricted street parking available along Budge Road.

What to bring: 

We will provide tea, coffee and biscuits but please bring a packed lunch and plenty of water.

Please dress appropriately and wear sturdy shoes or wellies.

BOOKING ESSENTIAL – please RSVP using the button below and complete the form to secure your spot.

Booking for this event will close at 5pm on Friday 13th September.

This event is not suitable for under 16’s. Unaccompanied 16 and 17 year old’s will need written parental consent.

Please email volunteering@southeastriverstrust.org to:

• Find out more information,
• Cancel your space if you can no longer make it,
• Submit parental consent for 16 &17 year old’s.

To read our Health and Safety Guidelines for this event please click HERE.

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