On Thursday 28th September, more than 40 of the UK’s conservation organisations came together to… On the 12th of September, Tim and Ben will embark on a ten-day expedition along the River Thames, to help raise awareness of the plight of our waterways and to promote the hand-in of our ‘Rescue our Rivers’ petition to Parliament. New investigative work carried out by Greenpeace Unearthed has revealed that across many regions of the UK, the security of our water supply came close to collapse during last year’s summer drought. ACTION AT LAST? Last week we saw possibly the first tangible action being taken by… Sign our new petition to Rescue Our Rivers and help a babble of voices become a mighty wave. Following legal advice, River Action has filed three complaints to the ASA, after a strong body of evidence suggests that Red Tractor’s advertising, website and YouTube content is misleading consumers. River Action to initiate Advertising Standards Authority complaint into Red Tractor Assurance scheme following damming environmental report River Action is a campaigning body committed to addressing the severe problem of river pollution. Our purpose is to apply pressure on industrial and agricultural producers to take greater responsibility for remedying the adverse impact their supply chains are having on the environment.
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River Action joins campaigners in protest to demand more action to protect nature
River Action joins campaigners in protest to demand more action to protect nature
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Erica Popplewell joins River Action
Erica Popplewell joins River Action
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We are thrilled to welcome Erica Popplewell as our Campaigns Manager, whilst Amy Slack is...
Introducing Tim and Ben, the dynamic Duo @teamwateruk!
Introducing Tim and Ben, the dynamic Duo @teamwateruk!
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Drinking Water Supplies on Brink of Collapse Due to Water Company Underinvestment
Drinking Water Supplies on Brink of Collapse Due to Water Company Underinvestment
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Noble Foods left with its pants down after Avara Food commitments.
Noble Foods left with its pants down after Avara Food commitments.
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Meet Lauren Razek, River Action’s Development Manager
Meet Lauren Razek, River Action’s Development Manager
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Tell us about yourself… My name is Lauren Razek, and like my name, I am...
This is Sh*t!: Behind the scenes at Yamination Studios
This is Sh*t!: Behind the scenes at Yamination Studios
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The amount of work that goes into one short sequence of stop-motion animation is pretty...
Helen Browning joins River Action
Helen Browning joins River Action
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We are absolutely delighted to welcome Helen Browning, the Chief Executive of the Soil Association,...
Celebrities join forces to engage the public in Britain’s river pollution crisis with new animation series.
Celebrities join forces to engage the public in Britain’s river pollution crisis with new animation series.
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In just three words, ‘This is Sh*t’ and a more PG-friendly version ‘This is Poo’,...
Henley Rowers and Local Community Expose Sewage Pollution in the River Thames
Henley Rowers and Local Community Expose Sewage Pollution in the River Thames
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River Action and residents of Henley-on-Thames have released findings of one of the most intensive...
How Citizen Science Can Raise Awareness and Change the World
How Citizen Science Can Raise Awareness and Change the World
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Henley local Dave Wallace wanted to do something about pollution in his local river. With...
The Charter for Rivers is launched in Parliament
The Charter for Rivers is launched in Parliament
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The Charter for Rivers, launched in parliament this week and backed by over 70 organisations,...
Packed Event to Plan for Action Against Sewage Pollution in the River Thames
Packed Event to Plan for Action Against Sewage Pollution in the River Thames
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A huge thank you to everyone who attended our community reception in Henley on 14...
Introducing Lindsey Cole, author of ‘The Mermaid, the Otter and the Big Poo’
Introducing Lindsey Cole, author of ‘The Mermaid, the Otter and the Big Poo’
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Meet Lindsey Cole: a cold water swimmer, adventurer, environmentalist, writer and speaker. Following her progress...
Prof Alastair Driver joins River Action
Prof Alastair Driver joins River Action
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We are absolutely delighted to welcome Prof Alastair Driver, the Director of Rewilding Britain, to...
WI passes new campaign: ‘Clean Rivers for People and Wildlife’
WI passes new campaign: ‘Clean Rivers for People and Wildlife’
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Last week, our CEO James Wallace was kindly invited to the Women's Institute annual meeting...
Finance Manager joins River Action
Finance Manager joins River Action
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We are thrilled to welcome Bic Jones as our Finance Manager at River Action! In...
‘RESCUE BRITAIN’S RIVERS’ Petition
‘RESCUE BRITAIN’S RIVERS’ Petition
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Healthy rivers are an influential voting issue for almost half of British Public
Healthy rivers are an influential voting issue for almost half of British Public
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© Matt Crossick/PA Media The results of a recent national consumer survey, commissioned by River Action,...
River Action Issues Complaints to Advertising Standards Agency in response to Red Tractor’s Misleading Marketing Claims
River Action Issues Complaints to Advertising Standards Agency in response to Red Tractor’s Misleading Marketing Claims
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Senior Communities Coordinator joins River Action
Senior Communities Coordinator joins River Action
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We are absolutely delighted to welcome Lis Gibbs as our Senior Communities Coordinator at River...
New Campaigns Coordinator joins River Action
New Campaigns Coordinator joins River Action
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Following the news of River Action's expansion, we are delighted to welcome Harri Rose as our...
River Action to initiate Advertising Standards Authority complaint into Red Tractor Assurance scheme following damning environmental report
River Action to initiate Advertising Standards Authority complaint into Red Tractor Assurance scheme following damning environmental report
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BREAKING: Feargal Sharkey appointed as new Chair of Ofwat *April Fools*
BREAKING: Feargal Sharkey appointed as new Chair of Ofwat *April Fools*
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Once the biggest thorn in Ofwat’s side, Feargal Sharkey’s new appointment as Chairman of England...
Raw sewage dumped into english rivers over 800 times a day, data reveals
Raw sewage dumped into english rivers over 800 times a day, data reveals
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Recently released data from the Environmental Agency shows the disgraceful performance of the nation’s water...
World Water Day 2023: The State of English Chalk Streams
World Water Day 2023: The State of English Chalk Streams
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On this World Water Day, we want to focus our attention on the importance of...
International Women’s Day 2023: Women at the heart of the plight to Rescue Britain’s Rivers
International Women’s Day 2023: Women at the heart of the plight to Rescue Britain’s Rivers
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On International Women's Day, we’re celebrating some of the women who are playing a critical...
RIVER ACTION’S ‘PLAN TO SAVE THE WYE’ CAMPAIGN: ONE YEAR ON
RIVER ACTION’S ‘PLAN TO SAVE THE WYE’ CAMPAIGN: ONE YEAR ON
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It has been exactly one year since we successfully launched a campaign calling for urgent...
New Campaigns Manager joins River Action
New Campaigns Manager joins River Action
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We are absolutely delighted to welcome Amy Slack as our Campaigns Manager at River Action. ...
New Communications Coordinator joins River Action
New Communications Coordinator joins River Action
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Following the news of River Action's expansion, we are pleased to welcome Molly Allen as our...
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