Working together to restore and transform the Dreel Burn catchment
We are seeking volunteers to help gather the data on bird populations in the Dreel Burn catchment. Involving communities in data collection is an increasingly popular activity known as 'Citizen Science'. Such activity is particularly constructive when the community can understand how the data they collect will have
...for an afternoon of river-related activities, to find out more about the Dreel Burn Project, and the ways you can get involved. As part of the Fife Climate Festival, we are hosting our 3rd Dreel Burn annual sharing event on Saturday 28th September. Refreshments and delicious home baking available by
In 2022 the AIA launched the ambitious Dreel Burn Project and created our vision for the future of the burn. The project has grown from strength to strength, working with our steering group and engaging with members of our local community including key stakeholders, partners, education providers and volunteers. Community
Last July as part of our work on the Dreel Burn we trained a group of volunteers to use the Riverfly Monitoring Initiative and since January they have met once a month to monitor the number of invertebrates in the Dreel Burn. Invertebrate populations are a great way to monitor
The Dreel Burn catchment restoration was initiated in 2019 by Anstruther Improvements Association, after concerns were raised by members of the community regarding the poor state of their local burn. Support for the initiative, both regionally and nationally, has led to its rapid development and expansion of the partners involved.
