Save Water Voles!

50 years ago the water vole was one of the most common mammals in the UK with a population of over 8 million. Today, things aren't as good for this native creature as we have lost 95% of the population. If we don't act soon we could lose these captivating animals forever! The good news is we can do something to save them.

The problem is simple: Water voles are losing their homes. The soft-soil banks where they build their burrows are eroding, leaving water voles with no safe place to shelter their young and hide from predators. As a result, they are quickly dying out.

At Canal & River Trust we manage 2,000 miles of canals and rivers and are ideally placed to recreate water voles' lost habitats, converting eroded banks into lush areas of vegetation where they can safely feed and rear their young. Our initial efforts have already shown signs of success, but we need to know we have the support of people like you to continue this work.

We must act quickly — the water voles don't have much time.

Sign your name now to show your support for our work to ensure the much-loved water voles are safely sharing our canals and rivers for generations to come.