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By Charles Watson, Founder and Chairman, River Action. As appeared in Weatherbys Hamilton bi-annual newsletter - The Specialist.   On January 5th the House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee published its long-awaited report on Water Quality in Rivers. Over the previous twelve months this cross-party

The recent emergence of the citizen science movement has impressed and inspired us all. Communities across the country have united to help fight for what matters most. Moreover, fight for what needs protecting most. Most relevant for the work of  River Action, volunteers have been

For the first time, one of the major poultry producers admits to “being part of the problem”   On the 27th of September the Wye Nutrient Management Board convened for one of its regular sessions. Created to try and find a common solution to the

We were excited to see the launch of the The Woodlands For Water project this week. Beaver Trust in collaboration with the Woodland Trust, The Rivers Trust and The National Trust and supported by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), will be working

The UK Government last week tabled further amendments to the Environment Bill in response to some of the issues raised by peers during the Bill’s House of Lords Report Stage before summer recess. The new amendments include welcome commitments to an increased role for Parliament

It is the young people of today who are demanding greater action from governments to fight climate change and tackle environmental issues. Engaging youth in environmental protection not only creates direct impact on changing youth behaviours and attitudes but can influence country-wide change. UK Youth