Name: Kick Tag n Probe
Start: 2022-07-28T15:00:00+01:00
End: 2022-07-28T18:00:00+01:00
Location: Corsock Village Hall

Kick Tag n Probe

Peatlands are special places that we all benefit from. Through intergrating Arts and Sciences approaches will explore what peatlands mean to us, their value in times of climate crisis, and their unique habitat that supports specific flora and fauna.

Peatland Connections

A waterside gatherings to explore Upper Urr Water water quality and peatland restoration prospects with experts in the field

Corsock Village  Hall

From Loch Urr flows Urr Water. As it leaves the Loch, it runs through a landscape of forestry, degraded peatland, and farmland, before flowing through Corsock.
Noticing a decrease in Urr Water’s fish population, concerned citizens have begun to question the health and quality of the water: 
•	In the wake of climate change and without riverside trees that offer shading, is the water temperature rising to a degree that is life threatening to fish populations and aquatic invertebrates?
•	Is run off from the peatland drainage ditches impacting on the water quality?
•	Are peat particles flowing into the Urr? 
•	If so, what impact do peat particles have on fish and aquatic invertebrate populations?
•	Does brown, peaty, water exasperate rising water temperatures?
•	Could the adjacent peatland be restored into a healthy peatland system and habitat, which would improve water quality?
•	In what ways can the water course be adapted to help mitigate effects of climate change?
•	What role can citizens, of all ages, play in monitoring and recording water quality?
•	What steps can we take to be environmentally pro-active?
Until now, Upper Urr Water hasn’t been scientifically monitored
. That’s about to change.
The Crichton Carbon Centre, in partnership with Galloway Fisheries Trust and the Upper Urr Environment Trust, are kick starting a programme of water quality monitoring, peatland restoration prospects, and waterside gatherings to explore the current condition of the Upper Urr and steps that can be taken to support a healthy river system, riparian habitat, and restored peatland. 

This first gathering, Thursday 28th July, marks the start of this pro-active environmental collaboration. We invite you to join us on the banks of the Upper Urr to talk about the above concerns and begin a water quality monitoring, citizen science, project.
Galloway Fisheries Trust will lead a series of water quality activities, including: 
•	Kick sampling of the riverbed to reveal and identify aquatic invertebrates and why they are indicators of water quality, 
•	pH level testing,
•	Water temperature testing with Tiny Tags,
•	Peat Particle tests

Crichton Carbon Centre’s ‘Team Peat’ experts will talk about steps that can be taken to begin a peatland restoration programme, and what that entails, and walk with us to the peatland to probe the peat.

The UUET will talk with us about climate mitigation possibilities to help safeguard Urr Water’s water quality and aquatic populations. 

Together, we will have the opportunity to talk about, learn about, and explore Upper Urr Water and the surrounding landscape and envision how we can make this beautiful spot, and the adjacent peatland, climate resilient habitats that are accessible to local communities.
We invite you to join us for this, the first, waterside gatherings to explore Upper Urr Water water quality and peatland restoration prospects with experts in the field.
2.50pm Meet at Corsock Village Hall and car share from there to the Urr Water sampling site.
3.00pm Galloway Fisheries Trust will introduce us to Kick Sampling and water monitoring. If you want to go in the water to kick for aquatic invertebrates, please wear suitable footwear. The riverbed is uneven and slippery, so a walking stick is advised. Back on dry land, species collected will be identified before being released back in the water. pH levels and temperatures will be taken and recorded, and we’ll sift for peat particles. GFT and CCC will talk about the importance of water quality in our burns, rivers, lochs and peatlands, and introduce their water monitoring project on Galloway’s Silver Flowe and South Dee peatlands. 
4.30pm We’ll break for afternoon tea and a chat. UUET will introduce the Trust and their vision, which includes peatland restoration. CCC’s Team Peat will talk about the prospect of peatland restoration here and how a restored peatland would benefit water quality, wildlife, and carbon storage.
There will be time and space for questions and sharing of thoughts and ideas.
Please bring your own picnic treats and liquid refreshments. We’ll bake and bring a cake to share.
5.30pm We’ll wander over to the peatland to take in the view and probe the peat before heading back to the Village Hall.

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