The River Ure is a special place and we want to encourage people to enjoy and protect it. Currently the river and its wildlife are at risk from climatic change, historic lead mine pollution, agricultural runoff, sewage inputs and invasive species. There is anecdotal evidence from local people and angling clubs that fish numbers are declining, water quality is worsening and floods are getting more frequent, but there is not enough scientific evidence to determine why these changes are occurring.