Windermere Reflections Information

Windermere Reflections is a £1.69 million Heritage Lottery Funded Landscape Partnership Scheme that will run between 2011-2014. The Programme consists of 19 projects all designed to engage locals and visitors in getting to know the area and doing their bit to change things that are damaging to the lake. The main issues we’re working on are: high phosphate levels – as waters warm up we get algal blooms. the amount of sediment getting into our rivers and lakes – smothering fish spawning grounds and bringing nutrients including phosphate with it. Aliens (or non-native invasive plant species) like Himalayan Balsam, Japanese Knotweed and Skunk Cabbage – out compete valuable native species and leave bare soil in the winter which washes into our waters It’s going to take several years to deal with the issues we’re focusing on and we need your help. There are plenty of opportunities to get involved. Each project provides an opportunity to get a better understanding of the issues and the value of the area’s environment, and what we can all do to help. If you get involved you’ll also be helping to the preserve, restore and protect important natural habitats and celebrate the cultural heritage of the landscape. There are opportunities to learn new skills or build on those you already have. You could even get a formal qualification.