The floods in 2013/14 seriously damaged our wetland nature reserve in Stockton-On-Tees - Portrack Marsh, when the River Tees burst its banks. The nesting island for birds and gravel footpaths our volunteers had worked so tirelessly on were destroyed, while salt water killed the trees, wildflowers and pondlife that was thriving on the banks of the river. This reserve is home to Otters, Water Voles, Kingfishers and many species of Butterfly that rely on its diverse habitats, flora and fauna.

We need to raise at least £10,000 to cover materials, tools, transport and our work parties to repair this work and to ensure that this doesn't happen again.