Springs of Rivers project that will restore the wildlife and revitalise the historic communities across the Teme Catchment.

The beauty of the River Teme was immortalised in AE Housman’s collection of poems A Shropshire Lad, but in the 118 years since it was published the river has suffered a drastic change. Despite its high conservation status, species such as salmon and eel are in serious decline and wildflower meadows and woodlands that once characterised the river valley are being lost.

The Springs of Rivers project, which will be managed by Severn Rivers Trust (SRT), aims to re-connect and improve more than 200km of river through a number of linked initiatives. These will include practical conservation; a range of community events; improving access to the river; and