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Project Description

Working on the Wear has scoped out problems along the River Wear and its tributaries and put in place improvements for wildlife and river users through habitat, access and educational work.

A substantial educational programme engaged local and inspired young people by providing field trips looking at the river from its source to the sea. This was followed up in the classroom by artwork and creative writing which was put together to produce a publication about the River Wear.

This project has been delivered in partnership with the River Wear Environmental Trust, the Environment Agency and Natural England.

Publications

To download a copy of the book developed by local school children see Publications.

Length of Project

Start date: July 2003
End date: May 2008

Project Area

The Project has covered the River Wear and all its tributaries up to Chester-le-Street including: Rookhope Burn, Linburn Beck, River Gaunless, River Deerness and River Browney.

Contact Details

For more information about the Gaunless Valley Visitor Centre contact:
Jacqui McHugh
Project Manager
Working on the Wear
Natural England
The Quadrant
Newburn Riverside
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE15 8NZ

Tel: 07810 636 445
Email: Jacqui.mchugh@naturalengland.org.uk