Environment River Esk project receives £1.1 million from National Lottery in bid to reconnect communities to nature By Louise French Comment Published 16th Sep 2024, 17:03 BST Updated 16th Sep 2024, 17:05 BST Esk Valley Walk River Esk near Glaisdale A new project that aims to deepen people’s connection to nature, increase awareness of climate change and provide opportunities for more people to get involved with practical conservation has been awarded £1.1 million from The National Lottery Community Fund.
Over the next five years, and thanks to the support of National Lottery players, River Esk Connect (REConnect) will see schools, community groups, and volunteers take part in learning days and conservation activities including wildlife surveys, invasive species control, river monitoring and hedge laying. The project aims to inspire people to take the lead with environmental activities in their own communities, ensuring the River Esk and surrounding area grows as a nature-rich landscape that is protected for future generations. Collaboration Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Sign up to our daily The Scarborough News Today newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with an ad-lite subscription to The Scarborough News, you get 70% fewer ads while viewing the news that matters to you.
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