Serious fun with citizen science and water quality monitoring.

Citizen science on the water can be a powerful tool in the drive to improve water quality in the UK. It can fill any gaps in official data by providing accurate, up-to-date and, above all, local information.

But community groups need help in establishing and maintaining water quality monitoring programmes that deliver results.

The Water Day will enable citizen science groups in the Moorlands and beyond to learn from each other’s experiences and gain first-hand access to the expertise of public bodies involved in water quality.

The morning session will be held in Moorlands House, Leek and will feature stalls and highly focused set of presentations from Trent Rivers Trust, Staffordshire Ecological Records and the Environment Agency.

After a networking lunch we will move to Severn Trent Water’s Tittesworth reservoir for a practical demonstration of river fly monitoring and water testing.

The Moorlands Water Day will be fun, informative and suitable for individuals or community groups already involved in citizen science or just thinking of dipping their toes in the water.

Agenda: TBC

Date: Saturday 26th September 2026.

Time: 9:30am arrival for a 10:00am start. Finish at 3:30pm.

Location: The Churnet Room, Staffordshire Moorlands District Council, Moorlands House, Stockwell Street, Leek ST13 6HQ.

Parking: TBC

Catering: Food and drinks WILL be provided with meat, vegetarian and vegan options. Please let us know through the order form if you have any allergies or diatery requirements.

Important information:

The outdoor demonstration in the afternoon requires a 15 minute drive - all attendees are required to make their own way to Tittesworth reservoir.

The outdoor demonstration will last approximately 2 hours, please note that suitable footwear and clothing is recommended.

This event is in person, there is not option to join remotely.

Booking is ESSENTIAL.

Description supplied by the event organiser.