Blog Archives - River Action UK

WI passes new campaign: ‘Clean Rivers for People and Wildlife’

Last week, our CEO James Wallace was kindly invited to the Women's Institute annual meeting in Cardiff, to discuss the rapid degradation of our rivers from pollution and how we can all stimulate change to rescue Britain’s rivers. There was an incredible outcome, with the

Finance Manager joins River Action

We are thrilled to welcome Bic Jones as our Finance Manager at River Action! In our latest blog, we get to know more about Bic and the role that she will play to help rescue Britain’s rivers. Tell us about yourself… I am originally from

‘RESCUE BRITAIN’S RIVERS’ Petition

Sign our new petition to Rescue Our Rivers and help a babble of voices become a mighty wave.

Healthy rivers are an influential voting issue for almost half of British Public

© Matt Crossick/PA Media The results of a recent national consumer survey, commissioned by River Action, show a surge of public concern over the dire state of Britain’s rivers and waterways. Findings reveal that 94% of the British public support the drive for healthy rivers by

River Action Issues Complaints to Advertising Standards Agency in response to Red Tractor’s Misleading Marketing Claims

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.

Senior Communities Coordinator joins River Action

We are absolutely delighted to welcome Lis Gibbs as our Senior Communities Coordinator at River Action! In our latest blog, we get to know more about Lis and the role that she will play to help rescue Britain’s rivers. Tell us about yourself… I fear

New Campaigns Coordinator joins River Action

Following the news of River Action's expansion, we are delighted to welcome Harri Rose as our new Campaigns Coordinator. In our latest blog, we get an insight into her life, interests, and the role that she will play to help rescue Britain’s rivers. Tell us about

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 damming environmental report

BREAKING: Feargal Sharkey appointed as new Chair of Ofwat April Fools

Once the biggest thorn in Ofwat’s side, Feargal Sharkey’s new appointment as Chairman of England and Wales’ water regulator has sent waves of panic through the nation’s water companies. Avid followers of the UK’s water sector will be familiar with the longstanding feud between Feargal

Raw sewage dumped into english rivers over 800 times a day, data reveals

Recently released data from the Environmental Agency shows the disgraceful performance of the nation’s water companies. Raw sewage was dumped into rivers 824 times a day in 2022 – despite the fact most of the country was in drought for prolonged periods of the year.

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