River Mease Wins UK River Prize
Why this is here: The River Mease received the UK River Prize 2026 after a thirteen-year effort to restore its wetlands and habitats.
Ruth Needham of the Trent Rivers Trust secured the UK River Prize 2026 for a 13-year restoration project on the River Mease in the English Midlands. The Mease suffered 150 years of habitat destruction from human alteration. Restoration work began in 2013, and now wetlands along the river support abundant wildlife.
The River Restoration Centre established the UK River Prize in 2014. It recognizes projects that improve river ecosystems. Needham notes the return of fish, filming shoals of fry as evidence of recovery.
The project’s success offers a model for restoring other rivers. The Trent Rivers Trust hopes to apply lessons learned on the Mease to future campaigns. However, maintaining the river’s health requires ongoing effort and community involvement.
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