Guardians to resume

COVID-19 update: River Guardians to resume water quality and/or kick sampling activities

MRT is reviewing the latest government regulations and guidance on COVID-19 with a view to allowing our volunteer River Guardians to resume water quality and/or kick sampling activities where it is safe to do so from Monday 8 June and where they wish to do so.

Additional health and safety measures are now required to meet the Government’s “COVID-19 Secure” requirements for working outdoors and these need to be briefed to each River Guardian before they can resume their volunteering work. We will update you later this week with our plans.

Many thanks again for all the help and support we receive from our volunteers - and thank you for your understanding in these challenging times for everyone.

Best wishes, Paul and John (MRT Directors)

News & Events

Coppicing and dead Hedging at Lindow Common 1st December 2026
01/12/26
We're joining the Bollin Valley Partnership to help conserve the special habitat within Lindow Common through coppicing and dead hedging.
Battling the Birch at Lindow Common 18 November 2026
18/11/26
We're joining the Bollin Valley Partnership to help conserve the special habitat within Lindow Common by removing self-seeded Birch.
Battling the Birch at Lindow Common 14 October 2026
14/10/26
We're joining the Bollin Valley Partnership to help conserve the special habitat within Lindow Common by removing self-seeded Birch.
Big River Watch September 2026
04/09/26
The Big River Watch 2026 is coming!
Alt weir removal scheduled
02/09/26
Exciting Update on the River Alt weir removal
River Alt Weir
Planning and design work to remove the disused River Alt weir
Wilmslow Bioblitz
08/08/26
Join us for a family-friendly Bioblitz on Saturday 8 August 2026
Unlocking the River Bollin
03/08/26
Restoring Fish Migration at Wilmslow Park
Merseyside pupils design their perfect river
23/07/26
Local pupils design their ideal river in our collaboration with schools and local partners
Kirkby Bioblitz
23/07/26
Join us for a family-friendly Bioblitz on Thursday 23rd July 2026
Croxteth Bioblitz July 2026
04/07/26
Join us at Croxteth Park on Saturday 4th July as part of Mersey Rivers Week
Balsam Bash at John O Jerusalem
01/07/26
Wednesday 1 July 2026 - Balsam Bash at John O Jerusalem
Balsam Bash at Rossmill
18/06/26
Thursday 18 June 2026 Balsam Bash at Rossmill
Mersey Valley Way Guided Walks
12/06/26
Summer guided walks on the River Mersey
Bracken Control: Tegg's Nose Country Park June
03/06/26
Wednesday 3 June. We're joining the Bollin Valley Partnership again to help control bracken and preserve valuable habitat at Tegg's Nose Country Park, Cheshire.
Mersey Rivers Week 2026
02/06/26
Join the Mersey Rivers Trust team at Mersey Rivers Week events in June and July 2026
View All