Operation Outfall – The State of Harrogate’s Oak and Bilton Becks
30 October 2025
Our major survey of Harrogate’s Oak and Bilton becks has uncovered that several misconnections in the drainage network are adding highly polluting discharges to the waters of both waterways.
Read the full report to find out more about this important Outfall Safari survey – and watch the short info-reel to learn more about outfalls and how you can look after your local one.
For those wanting to learn about the results and ask any questions in person, please come along to our public event on Wednesday 26 November, 6-8pm at St Peters Church, Harrogate.
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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.







