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River Action joins campaigners in protest to demand more action to protect nature

On Thursday 28th September, more than 40 of the UK’s conservation organisations came together to protest at the Government’s failure to address the deepening crisis in nature, laid bare in the devastating State of Nature Report. Organised by wildlife TV presenter and conservationist Chris Packham, the demonstrations saw the UK’s leading

Introducing Tim and Ben, the dynamic Duo @teamwateruk!

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.

Drinking Water Supplies on Brink of Collapse Due to Water Company Underinvestment

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.

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 and his slippery adversary, Ofwat.

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. Water companies say they have

World Water Day 2023: The State of English Chalk Streams

On this World Water Day, we want to focus our attention on the importance of chalk streams and advocate for the sustainable management of these unique and vulnerable freshwater resources. Chalk streams are a quintessential part of the English landscape and are home to an incredibly special array of fauna

River Wye catchment area landowners, businesses and clubs may have legal claim for damages against chicken producers for pollution

Law firm Leigh Day is investigating the potential for Wye Valley residents to sue chicken producers whose farming on an industrial scale is polluting the River Wye. It is believed that people whose property lies within the River Wye catchment area have a good prospect of bringing a civil claim

International Women’s Day 2023: Women at the heart of the plight to Rescue Britain’s Rivers

On International Women's Day, we’re celebrating some of the women who are playing a critical role in fighting the destruction of our rivers and pushing for change that prioritises our precious waterways and wildlife and people over profit and greed. Angela Jones: Wild Woman of the Wye Angela Jones –

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