15/03/2026
We were on BBC Look North, and now we’ve been on the national BBC News!
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1mjyvdmx2no
Thanks to Tommy for “getting in the deep end” because my waders are shot to pieces and water was way above my wellies on the day of filming!
CanMarsden Moor NTone for some reBaitings Reservoiru all know who you are!
We’ve all been working hard making these leaky dams on the moWiddop Reservoir wideGorple Reservoirnt project, which also helps keep the uplands wet, preventing fires spreading so fast, creating habitat and they are lovely to see!
Check them out around marsden moor Marsden Moor NT, Eastergate, Scammonden Water and the streams above Baitings Reservoir
Were breaking off soon for ground nesting bird season but well be back in autumn up at Widdop Reservoir and Gorple Reservoir
Massive thanks to the team for doing such a great job, plenty to do until we’re back on’t moors!
The project is "a modern use for an ancient craft", according to those involved in the scheme.
