River Hope is pleased to highlight a decade of dedicated river protection, restoration and advocacy work done in our neighbouring counties of Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire by the Evenlode Catchment Partnership (ECP): https://evenlodecatchment.org.uk/
The River Evenlode rises out of the limestone that underlies the Cotswolds, flowing south-east towards the clay vales of the River Thames. Covering 430 km2, the catchment contains 16 river water bodies including the Evenlode, and major tributaries the Glyme and Dorn. These flow across part of the Cotswold National Landscape and through many historic market towns such as Chipping Norton, Moreton-in-Marsh and Woodstock.
Established in 2014, the ECP works to improve water quality, enhance biodiversity, and manage flood risks while increasing climate resilience across the Evenlode catchment area. It is a dynamic collaboration of over 30 organizations and countless individuals, united by a shared commitment to improving the water environments within the Evenlode catchment and combining local knowledge, scientific expertise, and on-the-ground action. ECP’s work has gained national recognition for its impact, with coverage in outlets such as New Scientist, showcasing its efforts as a model for effective river restoration.
Watch the short film “Beneath the surface” here:
Their latest film “A river sings” tells the inspiring story of how restoring rivers and working with nature has helped prevent flooding, benefitted farmers, and had astonishing results for wildlife.
Watch their latest film on Citizen Science actions here: https://youtu.be/DQx4M5YGdAo?si=Mn-6_nkI2s4U6RID
Subscribe to the Evenlode YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@Evenlode
Read more on the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/EvenlodeCatchmentPartnership/
For general enquiries, contact: ecp@wildoxfordshire.org.uk
Well done, ECP, for making a difference. We at River Hope can learn much from your experience.
Contributors: Jennifer Lanham (Community Outreach Officer, Everyone’s Evenlode, Cotswolds National Landscape) and Mary Manandhar