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Volunteers in Essex are helping protect rivers by collecting water data, supporting conservation efforts.
Citizen scientists in Essex have been recognized for their role in the one-year-old Essex RiverWatch initiative, where over 70 volunteers collect monthly water samples to test for nitrates, phosphates, temperature, and turbidity, while documenting wildlife.
Their data supports targeted conservation efforts and community engagement in protecting local rivers.
At a Colchester event, volunteers including photo award winner Laura Mansel-Thomas and newcomer Viktor Underwood shared their experiences.
Dr. Helen Dangerfield and Mark Lloyd of the national Rivers Trust highlighted the importance of volunteer data in guiding river restoration.
The trust plans to expand to 100 volunteers within a year.
Los voluntarios en Essex están ayudando a proteger los ríos mediante la recopilación de datos de agua, apoyando los esfuerzos de conservación.