The River Leven runs through the area that Climate Action and Stokesley covers for nearly 30 miles from its source above Kildale to where it joins the River Tees near Yarm.
We are currently involved with improving the quality of the water and the biodiversity in and around the river and learning how to adapt to the impact of heavier and more frequent storms resulting from climate change:
Himalayan Balsam
Riverbank erosion
Water quality: Big River Watch and Great UK Waterblitz
The Government published their new White Paper ‘A New Vision For Water’ in January 2026.
Climate Action Stokesley and Villages 