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    • Past Projects
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31st July 2024 By Carol Flux

Towngate Pond

Have you visited Towngate Pond recently? A Masters Student at Nottingham University is looking to assess people's perceptions of the improvements in Towngate Pond through a survey. Additionally, the research explores how residents of Newport relate to the rivers of the Isle of Wight. Would you like to contribute. It takes about 10 minutes to complete. You can scan below or click here to complete. … [Read more...]

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25th July 2024 By Carol Flux

Island Rivers Summer 2024 Newsletter

Our message to our new MPs... Our Summer 2024 newsletter can be read here. … [Read more...]

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27th February 2024 By Carol Flux

Two exciting job vacancies

Rivers and Invasive Non-Native Species Project Manager We are looking for a Rivers and Invasive Non-Native Species Project Manager - 3 days a week.  Starting salary £23,000 to £27,000 paYou must have a good understanding of all aspects of the natural environment to include Invasive Non-Native Species and river catchment priorities. The successful candidate will need evidence of successful project delivery and effective partnership working. Good communication and IT skills … [Read more...]

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