Safeguarding the vital and exceptional freshwater habitats of the Lake District is at the core of the FBA's organisational mission, so it was excellent to hear the announcement in June that the Lake D...

The FBA is pleased to confirm that the pioneering Lakefly citizen science project will continue, with volunteers across the UK playing a vital role in building the evidence needed to secure the projec...

This year has shaped up to be the most successful year for releases back to the wild of the freshwater pearl mussel since the project started back in 2007. In 2025, we reached the impressive target of...

Identifying, mapping and protecting suitable habitats are essential for species conservation. Most studies have focused on short river reaches or limited discharge scenarios. Such restricted coverage...

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During this 2 day course, delegates can expect to gain a theoretical and practical knowledge of the latest version of the RIVPACS/RICT bioassessment tool. The course will provide an introductory backg...

The Riverfly Partnership, hosted by the FBA, continues to empower communities to protect and restore rivers across the UK. Over the past year (April 2025 – March 2026), the initiative, with support fr...

Following the publication of Simon Johnson's article about the river Wensum last year, there was a passionate response from those feeling a kinship to the river. People's eagerness to support this bea...

Hundreds of volunteers survey Scotland's watercourses and report any issues of concern quickly.

Weirs, culverts and sluices among 602 barriers demolished in year in attempt to restore 15,500 miles of rivers by 2030

Dr Daniel Osmond examines how trout have adapted to living in some of our most polluted post-industrial landscapes. Daniel is a senior fisheries scientist for Westcountry Rivers Trust and research ass...

We are delighted to announce that the 2026 ASM, in partnership with Edinburgh Napier University, will be shining a light on ‘Emerging approaches for freshwater science’.

It has been an honour and absolute pleasure to work alongside entomological expert Stuart Crofts over the years at FBA. A fisherman, entomologist and environmental campaigner, Stuart is also an author...