Background Freshwater Habitats Trust is a small, friendly and ambitious conservation charity, which works to protect UK and European freshwater wildlife through practical, evidence-based and innovative nature conservation projects. Our organisation is well respected nationally and internationally, working with a national network of UK-based partners, the Wildlife and Countryside Link organisations, and the European Pond Conservation Network. Saving Oxfordshire’s Wetland Wildlife The Oxford area is a national hotspot for freshwater biodiversity ranking in importance alongside famous areas such as the Norfolk Broads, the Lake District and the New Forest. Unfortunately, for the people of Oxford, it is also an area prone to serious flooding. To help solve this problem the Oxford