Rivers and Wetlands
Rivers, streams, and wetlands are vital parts of the landscape — they support wildlife, regulate water quality, and help reduce flooding, all while creating spaces for people to enjoy. But many watercourses have been modified or degraded over time, reducing their natural function and biodiversity. At Marsden AES, we specialise in delivering river and wetland restoration projects, turning plans from surveyors, conservation partnerships, or local authorities into real, on-the-ground results
What We Do
Natural Flood Management
Installing leaky dams, woody debris, and stone structures to slow water flow, reduce erosion, and store floodwater naturally
Scrape Creation
Use specialist excavators to create bunds and scrapes to hold back water on flood plains
Channel restoration and re-meandering
Returning rivers to their natural course where possible to improve flow, habitat diversity, and water quality
Wetland and pond creation
Excavating ponds and wetlands to provide habitat for amphibians, birds and invertebrates, and enhance water storage
Bank and floodplain habitat management
Reprofiling banks, planting native vegetation, and creating buffer zones to stabilise the land and improve biodiversity
Specialist Machinery
Employing low-ground-pressure tracked diggers, excavators, and amphibious equipment to work safely in wet, sensitive environments
Why Choose Us
River and wetland restoration is skilled, technical work — watercourses are dynamic, landscapes can be challenging, and sensitive habitats must be protected. Our operatives are trained in working safely and effectively in wet and soft-ground conditions, combining ecological understanding with practical engineering know-how