Big River Watch Survey

Big River Watch Survey: 22-24 September 2023 - All Welcome !

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The first national Big River Watch survey will take place between Friday 22 and Sunday 24 September, organised by The Rivers Trust.

You just need a mobile phone with the free Survey App downloaded and 15 minutes to complete the survey at your local river. 

People from across the UK will be taking part so we can get a picture of our rivers across the country. 

Full details including the Survey App download links can be found on The Rivers Trust website: 

The Big River Watch | The Rivers Trust

We hope as many people as possible will participate across the Mersey catchment. 

If you want to find out more, come along and see us at Mayfield Park next to the River Medlock in central Manchester on Saturday 23 September between 10am and 2pm.  We will also have some river craft activities for children.

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