Work is underway at Goat Bridge on the river Wandle to lower a 1.6m weir 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

Before a planting event at the weekend, we need your help to remove rubbish and plastic pollution from the river.

Rubbish in our rivers is a big problem. Not only is it unsightly, it also has a huge environmental impact; harming wildlife and leaking chemicals and pollutants into the water. If it’s not picked up, it often makes its way into our oceans where it is estimated it will persist for hundreds of years, damaging marine ecosystems and even ending up in our food chain as micro-plastics.

The river cleanup activity can be done from the banks or in the water, wearing waders. The activity will be supervised by SERT staff and we will provide all the equipment you will need. The activity is not suitable for under 16’s. 16-18 year old’s will need to be accompanied or have written parental consent to take part (please email volunteering@southeastriverstrust.org for more info).

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 Wednesday 11th September.

Under 16’s will need to be accompanied by an adult. 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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The Trust’s lawful basis for processing this is “Legitimate Interests” under the General Data Protection Regulations. As an individual you have rights. If you wish for SERT to stop processing this data for you, please talk to a member of staff or email info@southeastriverstrust.org.

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