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The 400-year old Hawkeswade Bridge and nearby Ufford Hole on the River Deben have been a popular spot for walkers and for wild swimmers for many years. Residents of Ufford awoke on Monday this week to find a small breach in the weir with water levels falling rapidly, draining the Hole and lowering river levels on both sides of the bridge. By late Tuesday, a large section of the weir structure had fallen away and water levels had dropped by over a metre, leaving the downstream

Introducing opportunities for tree cover to grow appropriately along our rivers is a fantastic opportunity to support habitat conservation and connectivity. The presence of a wooded area on riparian land can have multiple benefits, including much needed shade for water temperature regulation, but also as a provider of a habitat connection along with giving food and shelter opportunities for multiple species both in and out of the water. Guy Hayward of Bridge and Ivy Farms, Lo

On 28/11/25, two of the Essex and Suffolk Rivers Trust (ESRT) team attended the Woods for Water - Recovering the Deben from Source to Sea drop in event at Wickham Market Village Hall. This drop in event, led by the Forestry Commission , was attended not only by the Essex and Suffolk Rivers Trust, but also the Woodland Trust , Suffolk Wildlife Trust , Environment Agency , Suffolk Tree Wardens and National Landscapes . The majority of the organisations held stalls, allowing

After a long wait, we are delighted to announce that our bid for the Water Restoration Fund has been successful! This crucial funding will enable us to take forward vital restoration work on the river Deben and estuary, improving water quality, enhancing habitats, and supporting biodiversity throughout the Deben catchment. This success marks a major milestone in the efforts of the East Suffolk Catchment Partnership to protect and restore the River Deben. With funding now in