River Arrow & Alne Revival (RAAR)

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River Arrow & Alne Revival (RAAR)

River Arrow & Alne Revival (RAAR) is a community-led group based in Alcester, working to care for the River Arrow, the River Alne and the wider catchment they flow through.

Formed in 2025, RAAR grew out of local interest in protecting and restoring the health of our rivers, while helping people reconnect with them as living, shared spaces. The group brings together residents, volunteers, local organisations and river specialists to support nature recovery through practical action, learning and collaboration.

RAAR works closely with local partners and is in active conversation with organisations including the Wild Trout Trust, Safe Avon, River Hope, Alcester Town Council, the Court Leet, and local angling and community groups. This collaborative approach helps ensure that local action aligns with wider catchment-scale work and long-term river recovery.

What we do

RAAR focuses on building community involvement alongside meaningful environmental action. Activities include:

• Community river walks and engagement events
  
• River habitat observation and water quality monitoring
  
• Invasive species management, including Himalayan balsam
  
• Supporting habitat improvement and sensitive riverbank management
  
• Working with schools and community groups
  
• Developing creative and educational projects linked to rivers and place

A key aim of the group is to help people of all ages better understand their local rivers, how they function, and how they can be cared for over time.

Location

Alcester and the wider River Arrow and River Alne catchment.