Welcome to the Conservators of the River Cam

The statutory navigation authority for the River Cam between Bottisham Lock, Waterbeach, to the Mill Pond in Cambridge since 1702

The Conservators' mission is to:

maintain the River Cam between the Mill Pond and Bottisham lock in a good and navigable condition
strike a balance between the needs of all the river users and riverside landowners and residents
manage the river in a manner sensitive to environmental interests.

For further useful information please refer to the below:

If you spot an injured wild fowl (swan, duck, goose) please contact The Waterfowl Sanctuary

For wildlife & countryside information please refer to the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69

Please visit the RSPB website for further information on how to report crimes against wild birds: https://www.rspb.org.uk/birds-and-wildlife/advice/how-to-report-crimes/

Please report environmental incidents to the Environment Agency 24 hour Incident hotline: 0800 80 7060