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  • Balsam Bashing 2024

    It’s that time of year again, and with all the high water events we’ve had this last few months, there’s plenty of balsam coming through. We’re going to start pulling at the beginning of June and carry on until it goes to seed! Keep an eye on this page as extra sessions will be added as we go. Last updated … Read More

  • York City Nature Challenge – the results are in!

    York came in as follows in the UK Observations               2nd Species                          1st!! Observers                     3rd   Well done to all.    

  • Wanted: Committed Citizen Scientists to Help Monitor the Health of the River Foss by Kick Sampling

    The River Foss Society is now part of a Citizen Science project, working in partnership with the Environment Agency, the University of York, St Nicks Environment Centre and Yorkshire Wildlife Trust to monitor the entire river catchment for chemical and biological water quality, the presence or absence of Water Vole, Otter and Mink, the improvement of bankside vegetation management, etc. … Read More

WE WANT TO:

  • conserve the river’s natural environment
  • prevent pollution in the river
  • restore natural habitats along the river for its vegetation, fish and all animals
  • improve the river for everyone by making it a better place to walk, fish and enjoy other recreational activities
  • help prevent floods in the future by working to control water better

WE’VE ALREADY:

  • opened up rights of way along the river and regularly walk them
  • supported the planned reinstatement of a footbridge
  • held regular litter picks and weed control sessions
  • promoted significant improvements in water quality
  • established nature reserves by the river
  • raised awareness of the Foss by talks, exhibitions and leaflets and riverside boards
  • played an active role in monitoring development and planning applications along the river
  • organised visits

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