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General enquiries
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Membership and volunteering
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Events and activities
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Useful Information
Emergencies
Pollution/Obstruction (up to Yearsley Bridge) Environment Agency (24 hour) 0800 807060
Debris and Litter
Litter upstream of Yearsley Bridge Foss Internal Drainage Board 01904 720785
Litter/Debris on river bank within York City of York Council 01904 551551
Dog fouling within York City of York CYC Dog Warden 01904 552299
Footpath Obstructions
Within York CYC City Strategy 01904 551374
email: rightsofway@york.gov.uk
Outside York North Yorkshire County Council Footpath Officer 0845 0349 599
Email: paths@northyorks.gov.uk
Links to other groups
St Nicks – Centre for nature and green living – https://stnicks.org.uk/
The Fairy Trail – a family walk just above Monk Bridge – https://www.fossfairytrail.com/?fbclid=IwAR3RxYb_pPC-6Mj27MxgnFHwGYcLrxmnVwxWt_d1fpE6ubbpIaqvLRTjNpQ
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust – https://www.ywt.org.uk/
PLACE – Education & Research Centre – http://place.uk.com/
The Pocklington Canal Amenity Society – http://www.pocklingtoncanalsociety.org/
Fishergate, Fulford and Heslington Local History Society – https://ffhyork.weebly.com/
Environment Agency Regulations for Riparian Owners – Living on the Edge – https://www.wlma.org.uk/uploads/EA_Guide_to_rights_and_responsibilities_of_riverside_ownership.pdf
FROM THE GONVERNMENT WEBSITE, THIS DATA SHOWS THE STATE OF THE FOSS
Foss Operational Catchment
https://environment.data.gov.uk/catchment-planning/OperationalCatchment/3190
Water bodies
There are 6 water bodies in this operational catchment.
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A community that cares about the river
The River Foss Society brings together volunteers, members, local residents and partner organisations who share an interest in protecting and celebrating the River Foss.
Whether you want to participate, share information or simply learn more, we welcome your interest in our work.
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There are many ways to support the River Foss, from volunteering and attending events to becoming a member of the Society.