Get Involved

Thank you for your interest in becoming a citizen scientist for the Riverfly Partnership. There are Riverfly monitoring groups all over the UK. We can put you in touch with your nearest coordinator, who will get you set up with a site for you to carry out surveys at. No experience necessary — full training will be provided.

To find out more about becoming a Riverfly monitor, click here.

If you know of an area where Riverfly monitoring isn’t currently taking place, we have guidance on how to set up a new monitoring group.

If you would like to set up a new group for your river, click here.

Quotes from our monitors:

“It’s great that volunteers with no prior knowledge or experience can get involved. I’ve learned so much and met so many wonderful people through volunteering for this. It’s satisfying to make a difference and meet so many like-minded people."

Riverfly monitor — Sheffield River Rangers
“Learning about small invertebrates and seeing things you don’t normally see fires brain synapses I wouldn’t normally use. Seeing the river change over time connects me to the natural world, which is really necessary for me living in a city.”

Riverfly monitor — Ravensbourne, London
“The training was comprehensive so no previous knowledge was required and the support is excellent. There is always help on hand if needed... Is there a better way to spend one afternoon a month?!

Riverfly monitor — Ryevitalise, North York Moors National Park

Get Involved

“It’s great that volunteers with no prior knowledge or experience can get involved. I’ve learned so much and met so many wonderful people through volunteering for this. It’s satisfying to make a difference and meet so many like-minded people."

“Learning about small invertebrates and seeing things you don’t normally see fires brain synapses I wouldn’t normally use. Seeing the river change over time connects me to the natural world, which is really necessary for me living in a city.”

“The training was comprehensive so no previous knowledge was required and the support is excellent. There is always help on hand if needed... Is there a better way to spend one afternoon a month?!