WQE04 Saving the White-clawed Crayfish

Project Aim: To monitor and safeguard the endangered white-clawed crayfish (Austropotamobius pallipes) from the impact of non-native crayfish; to be at the forefront of latest research on how to combat invasive crayfish species; to raise awareness and promote the importance of biosecurity for a healthier and more resilient aquatic environment.

Project Outcomes:

• Better recording of crayfish populations
• Healthier rivers
• More people engaged with natural heritage
• Improved land management practices