Our Impact Report 2025-2026
10 July 2026
Want to know what we've achieved in the last year?
Our 2025–2026 Impact Report highlights and celebrates the progress we've made protecting and restoring the rivers and catchments of the Swale, Ure, Nidd, Ouse and Wharfe .
Inside, you'll discover how we've planted 13,271 trees, improved 27km of river, and assessed 160 water bodies – alongside many more highlights from the past year.
The Report also showcases our work with farmers, landowners and local communities, demonstrating the collective impact of our partnerships across the region.

by Victoria Benn
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15 May 2026
Restoring rivers by improving fish passage is a vital part of enhancing our river environment. One of the newest members of the YDRT team, Kate Colledge, is leading this important work. Kate joined as a Project Manager, with funding support from Great Yorkshire Rivers , which is a collaboration of Yorkshire Water, the Environment Agency, the Rivers Trust and other partners. As both a Chartered Civil Engineer and Chartered Environmentalist, she brings a wealth of expertise to the role which focuses on identifying and prioritising barriers within our rivers which prevent fish from moving freely through our rivers and streams.







