Climate Action Wansbeck members attended an event in August 2022 which observed the endangered endemic White Clawed crayfish in their natural environment, the river Wansbeck. These native crayfish are under threat from an invasive species, the American Signal crayfish and therefore some White Clawed have been moved to a protected 'ark' at nearby Wallington Hall.
Participants had the opportunity to inspect the crayfish at close quarters and hear how the problem of the invasive American Signal crayfish is trying to be controlled. The field trip was conducted with a representative from the local council who has a licence to handle this species.