The River Foss Society tries to maintain the River as an amenity and resource for everyone by:
- Opening up rights of way along the river and regularly walking them
- Ensuring that paths and stiles are maintained
- Running litter picks
- Promoting improvements in biodiversity
- Establishing nature reserves by the river
- Raising awareness of the Foss by talks, exhibitions and information boards
- Monitoring development and planning applications along the river
- Organising visits to many canals