We're proud of what we've achieved for the #RiverVer since 1976 and delighted that it's all been planned and delivered entirely by volunteers. Come and see us in Verulamium Park, St Albans in June: river dipping for all the family and ask us anything about the River Ver!

Our volunteers love nothing more that to slip into waders and create a brash shelf or berm in the #RiverVer. What’s more, they are always keen to return months later to top up their woody work. On the Ver there's always so much to do that it’s Herts Rivers Week, every week!

It's not always pleasant work but our volunteers are on the river in all weathers, testing the water, uncovering the issues and encouraging solutions. Phosphates, nitrates, heavy metals, sewage, sediment, E. coli, forever chemicals and many more, We are on the case!

Every week of the year, in fine weather and foul, our volunteers are out and about checking the state of the Ver Valley walks that each include a section of the #RiverVer. riverver.co.uk/ver-valley-wa…

Every river needs water. That's why we have been campaigning for change since 1976, when most of the #RiverVer dried up for the first time. 50yrs later, over-abstraction has been largely reversed and the Ver is looking more like the #chalkstream it once did.

One measure of the #RiverVer's health is the abundance of invertebrates living in the river. Every month a dedicated team of 20 volunteers survey nearly 20 spots along the Ver to check that all is well.

Our volunteers take on all sorts of tasks to ensure the River Ver and its banks remain in better shape. Collecting bags of rubbish, from cans and bottles to footballs and dog poo bags, isn't everyone's favourite job but we love our chalk stream!

Whether it's a brief glimpse of a vole or signs along the bank, our volunteers record it all. This year there are 10 miles of river to check, that's 20 miles of bank! Wish us luck!

On the River Ver we love to inspire the next generation of chalk stream lovers!

Many thanks to the 30 volunteers who gave up their Saturday morning to do good things along the #RiverVer. From bridge clearing to water vole surveying; we love our chalk stream!

Schools, Scouts, Guides and more are invited to take the #RiverVer Chalk Stream Challenge! Loan kit available and special briefing for teachers and group leaders on 23 May. More info see here: riverver.co.uk/the-chalk-str…

Spring is the perfect time to enjoy the #RiverVer and its little tributary the #RiverRed. What's more, there's a wealth of wildlife and history to enjoy. We love our chalk stream! riverver.co.uk/walks

One of the most popular benches along the #RiverVer is beyond repair. It's a great spot to sit if you are walking, cycling or visiting @Redbournbury Mill. All contributions to the crowdfunder for a replacement, gratefully received. gofundme.com/f/redbournbury-…

Excellent photos of a local rarity to end 2025 beside the #RiverVer!

The #RiverVer has had a year of challenges but our volunteers have shone through it all. The December work party of 20+ pollarded, coppiced, pruned, litter picked, sited nest boxes and more, around the village of Redbourn. We love our chalk stream!

If you're in St Albans on Saturday, come and see us at the Community Showcase, Oct 25, 11am-3pm in the Nave of St Albans Cathedral, Table 49. Catch up on the work we're doing to protect the #riverver including water quality, but you can ask us anything! stalbanscathedral.org/Event/…

If you are in St Albans on Tuesday 21 October at 7.30pm you're welcome to come to our free Open Meeting and AGM. Our guest speaker Danielle Durant, will be cooking up crayfish, we'll be discussing the #RiverVer and chatting #chalkstreams. Details: riverver.co.uk/agm-tuesday-2…

Our volunteers have been out on the #RiverVer in October. From repairing the willow spiling at Redbournbury Mill to retrieving rubbish from the river in St Albans, there's always plenty needs doing on a #chalkstream.