Rivers are one of the most important habitats in our natural world, but years of relentless modification has left many unnaturally straight and separated from their floodplains. Rivers should naturally curve and meander, cleaning the water and providing habitats for plants and animals. Watch the latest RAZOR episode on YouTube to hear how ‘re-wiggling’ our rivers could help restore their health.
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00:00They're not just a classic British beauty spot, rivers are one of the most important
00:09environments in the UK. They provide transport, fresh water and a vital habitat for many plant
00:16and animal species. But did you know the shape of a river really matters?
00:22By trapping flowing water into unnaturally straightened channels to gain more space for
00:27farmland and building, rivers have been pushed to the edge.
00:32Without those curves, water can't clean itself and runs too fast, making it hard for
00:38some species to thrive, as well as causing flooding issues.