River Esk and Coastal Streams Catchment Partnership
The Esk and Coastal Streams Catchment Partnership is hosted by the North York Moors Trust and North York Moors National Park Authority.
The partnership is made up of public, private and non-governmental organisations working together to protect and enhance the Esk catchment.
Our vision is to create a healthy, resilient and wildlife rich environment within the Esk and Coastal Streams Catchment, that will bring both social and economic benefits to all.
Our aims:
Water Quality and Environment - working with land managers, organisations and interested bodies to improve the aquatic habitat of the ECSCP, and the rare and threatened species that the river and wider landscape supports. Achieve a better than good water quality status for the Esk.
Water Level Management – harnessing natural flood processes to create a more naturally functioning river, reduce flood risk and preserve water resources.
Reconnecting People – improving understanding of the river landscape by telling the story of its evolution and encouraging people to protect their heritage, promoting volunteering opportunities.
Ensure good partnership collaboration, governance and develop a robust evidence base for project delivery.
The partnership is primarily funded by DEFRA through the Environment Agency’s Water Environment Improvement Fund (WEIF) and operates under the Catchment Based Approach (CaBA) framework.
The partnership will release a new management plan in 2025.