The Society has a written constitution with a list of objectives as follows:

• To increase knowledge and awareness of the importance and beauty of the River and its catchment
• To conserve, enhance and rehabilitate the riparian corridor
• To identify local problems affecting the River catchment and to take practical action to address these problems
• To work with the Environment Agency (EA) and other local partners, for example, Sussex Otters and Rivers Project (SORP), and the Sussex Ouse Conservation Society (SOCS)
• To create a better environment for native wildlife, and people wishing to enjoy the River
• To provide an educational resource for local residents and visitors
• To assist with regular monitoring and survey of the catchment
• To consider the impact of climate change on the River
• Where appropriate, to help deliver the objectives of the Water Framework Directive (WFD)
• At an agreed and appropriate time, to become a member of the Association of Rivers Trusts (ART)

The Society is still establishing itself and deciding priorities from within this list. If you would like to know more about us, and the work we do , please contact us

Helping to protect the River…

This river is at the heart of our local heritage.  Largely hidden, except when jumping weirs and swimming through shallow water on their way to spawn for a few vital days in the year, sea trout are one of the river’s more spectacular assets. 

The Society has members with a lifelong knowledge of the river, and who know where to maintain the vital gravel patches where the sea trout make their Redds.  Other fish, bird and mammal species are also worthy subjects for conservation work. In addition to practical conservation projects, members also need to be vigilant in their quest to safeguard the river from the harmful effects of untreated, or poorly treated sewage, and agricultural and other forms of pollution.  Water extraction by water companies, whilst no doubt falling within the terms of their respective licences, can also pose a threat to the healthy flow of the river and its tributaries – especially during drought conditions.