Environment

All our work is undertaken in a sympathetic manner in accordance with environmental legislation and the Boards’ staff work closely with various environment bodies including the Wildlife Trusts, Greater Lincolnshire Nature Partnership and catchment partnerships. Wildlife sightings in our watercourses demonstrate that systems can be well maintained without adversely affecting the environment.

Biodiversity Action Plan

Biological observational charts for 2025

Protected Species

Water Vole
Identifiable by their chestnut-brown fur, blunt rounded nose, small ears, and furry tail. They inhabit rivers, streams, ditches, ponds, and canals, favouring areas with well-defined banks. Their diet consists mainly of grasses and other waterside vegetation.

Non-native Invasive Species

American Mink

Invasive non-native species in the UK. They have a body length of approximately 30–40 cm, with a tail measuring around 18 cm. Their fur is dark brown to black, often with a distinctive white patch on the chin and throat. Mink are bold and less elusive than similar native species. They inhabit rivers, streams, lakes, and coastal areas, using dense vegetation and bankside cover for shelter. Their diet is varied and includes fish, small mammals, birds, eggs, amphibians, and crustaceans, posing a significant threat to native wildlife.

Environment

Protected Species

Water Vole Identifiable by their chestnut-brown fur, blunt rounded nose, small ears, and furry tail. They inhabit rivers, streams, ditches, ponds, and canals, favouring areas with well-defined banks. Their diet consists mainly of grasses and other waterside vegetation.

Non-native Invasive Species

Water Vole
Identifiable by their chestnut-brown fur, blunt rounded nose, small ears, and furry tail. They inhabit rivers, streams, ditches, ponds, and canals, favouring areas with well-defined banks. Their diet consists mainly of grasses and other waterside vegetation.