Broads Society

What are the biggest challenges facing the Norfolk Broads? From funding and climate change to navigation, conservation and tourism, Broads Society Chair Mark Collins explores the priorities that should shape the future of the Broads for 2028–2032.

A new independent review has raised serious concerns about how flea and tick treatments containing fipronil and imidacloprid are reaching rivers and wetlands. As summer brings more dogs to the Broads, we look at why the issue goes far beyond swimming — and why protecting the water means understanding the hidden journeys these chemicals can take.

Held each May, the 3 Rivers Race is one of the Broads’ most distinctive events. More than a sailing challenge, it reflects the skill, judgement and deep understanding required to navigate these waterways — and why it continues to matter today.