September 2025
Dams and dipwells
This month the National Trust team and Yorkshire Water rangers headed out to various sites around Baitings to carry out dam maintenance. The dams are assessed on how they are functioning and to clear accumulated sediment and debris build-up. By doing this and logging the data we find, we can maintain the dam’s effectiveness over time.
Dipwells were also installed near March Haigh Reservoir to measure the depth of the water tables. With regular monitoring we hope to see a rise in water levels, which should positively impact biodiversity, reduce flood risk, improve water quality, reduce wildfire risk and mitigate the effects of climate change.
