Water Voles Are Back in Surrey | UK News

Water voles are making a dramatic comeback in Surrey’s Hogsmill River—thriving after being wiped out locally for over 20 years. Forty-two were released a year ago, and now camera traps, droppings, and burrows confirm they’re spreading upstream and downstream, surviving even the winter. This resurgence is tied to mink control efforts and habitat restoration, as these ecologically vital creatures help maintain plant balance and support other wildlife. Their return signals a healthier river ecosystem—and for conservationists like Pia Trevelyan-Ashby, finding their poop is pure success. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4cd35fe0b4f96dfa