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Packed Event to Plan for Action Against Sewage Pollution in the River Thames

A huge thank you to everyone who attended our community reception in Henley on 14 June. It was fantastic to see such a great turnout, with more than 70 people sweltering in Henley Town Hall’s committee room! Thank you for giving up your time so generously on such a beautiful

Introducing Lindsey Cole, author of ‘The Mermaid, the Otter and the Big Poo’

Meet Lindsey Cole: a cold water swimmer, adventurer, environmentalist, writer and speaker. Following her progress with her new children’s book, The Mermaid, the Otter and the Big Poo, we recently caught up with Lindsey to find out more about her life, work, and what drives her to rescue Britain’s rivers.

Prof Alastair Driver joins River Action

We are absolutely delighted to welcome Prof Alastair Driver, the Director of Rewilding Britain, to River Action’s Advisory Board! In our latest blog, we find out more about Alastair’s life and professional experience as one of the most experienced river and wetland conservationists in the UK. I’ve been immersed in

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 Vietnam and I have been

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 2030, and almost half saying

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 I’m your standard grey-haired, middle-aged

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 yourself… I grew up in

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

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

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