The Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife Trust said that nature across South Yorkshire is in a “devastating” state.
The recent report says that no river in Sheffield and Rotherham is in good condition.
Liz Ballard, Chief Executive of Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust, said: “Despite Sheffield and Rotherham being known for our green and blue spaces, with varied habitats from vast moorland to weaving urban rivers, we find ourselves increasingly needing to take action to help protect endangered species such as red-listed swifts, water voles and curlew.
“These wonderful places and wildlife are under threat from pollution, habitat loss and our changing climate.”
Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife Trust is calling on local politicians to commit to a programme of policies to support nature’s recovery.
The policies are: Bring back the UK’s lost wildlife, end river pollution and water scarcity, fund wildlife-friendly farming and tackle the climate emergency by protecting and restoring natural habitats.
Ms Ballard added: “We desperately need wilder and more natural areas to help wildlife recover, enable nature to adapt to climate change and create healthier, happier and more prosperous communities. Nature recovery is the answer to so many social challenges and it is up to our elected representatives to ensure that is reflected in policies ahead of the next election.”
As one of the most nature-depleted countries in the world, one in six species are now at risk of being lost from England.
The Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife trust urge people to contact their MP and ask what they are doing to help nature recovery in their area.