Discover and protect freshwater wildlife with Pond Conservation

Ponds, lakes, rivers and streams are incredibly important wildlife habitats. Unfortunately, they are under threat and need all the help we can give them.

By joining Pond Conservation, you'll help to:

• save endangered freshwater wildlife
• create and protect special wildlife ponds
• campaign and influence policies to help save ponds, lakes and rivers

Get to know the animals that live in your pond

Learn more about the creatures living in your pond, including water beetles, snails, shrimps and caddis fly larvae.

Helpful factsheets to improve your garden pond

Problems with leaks, silt, algae or general pond management? Help is at hand with these factsheets.

The Garden Pond Blog

Follow the latest Pond Conservation news and share your comments on this popular blog.

Developing the OPAL water survey

The water survey includes an invertebrate activity that is based on a method developed by Pond Conservation.

Pond clinic - put your questions to the experts

Do you have a question about your pond? Ask the experts at Pond Conservation by emailing info [at] pondconservation [dot] org [dot] uk.