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Rivers are in crisis globally, but a quirky solution is making waves in England: re-wiggling. By restoring natural curves to rivers like the Stiffkey in Norfolk, eco-warriors are reversing decades of environmental harm caused by human interference.
Did you know? Only 14% of English rivers are in good ecological health. Pollution, sewage, and floodplain destruction have turned many into straight, lifeless channels. But rivers need bends to filter water, prevent floods, and support ecosystems.
Enter the Norfolk Rivers Trust and a team of 300+ volunteers who transformed a 2km stretch of the Stiffkey. Using excavators to carve new twists, they reconnected the river to its floodplain—and nature responded fast. Otters, kingfishers, and egrets returned, while dissolved oxygen levels improved.
This isn’t just rural vibes—it’s science. Meandering rivers absorb 40% more carbon than straightened ones and reduce flood risks. Across the UK, 200+ rewilding projects prove that balancing human needs with nature’s rhythm works.
As one volunteer told us: ‘We’re not just fixing rivers—we’re healing our relationship with the planet.’
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Did you know? Only 14% of English rivers are in good ecological health. Pollution, sewage, and floodplain destruction have turned many into straight, lifeless channels. But rivers need bends to filter water, prevent floods, and support ecosystems.
This isn’t just rural vibes—it’s science. Meandering rivers absorb 40% more carbon than straightened ones and reduce flood risks. Across the UK, 200+ rewilding projects prove that balancing human needs with nature’s rhythm works.
