Thames21’s response to Mayor of London’s plan to clean up rivers
“We welcome the news that the Mayor of London is standing up for the River Thames and its tributaries and will implement a ten-year plan…
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River Thames: from the Great Stink to a river teaming with wildlife
1858 was one of the most significant years for the River Thames. During that particular summer, high levels of human and industrial waste produced such…
New online tool launched to help investigate river health in Oxford
The Oxford Rivers Portal, a website and map that helps people understand the health of the Thames and its tributaries in Oxfordshire and make informed…
Environmental DNA, or eDNA, explained
Biodiversity monitoring plays a key role in conservation and restoration projects. However, it isn’t simple. Traditional monitoring methods such as camera traps, visual searches, and…
Thames21’s response to Defra’s Water (Special Measures) Bill
“The introduction of this new Water (Special Measures) Bill from the government is very welcome news. Along with other river trusts and campaigners, Thames21 have been…
Volunteer Spotlight on Emma Powell
“I was nervous the first time I led a group litter pick as I didn’t know anyone and had never done anything like it, but…
Volunteers find less litter in this year’s UK-wide Plasticblitz
Volunteers have recorded finding less litter in this year’s Plasticblitz across the UK compared to last year, despite groups spending more time litter picking in…
Thames21’s response to Ofwat penalty proposal
Thames21 welcomes the news of a public consultation on record fines for water companies who have breached rules on sewage pollution. “But higher penalties are…
Appreciating the natural world in ocean waters
Our Communications Manager, Liz Gyekye, writes a blog about her recent trip to Portugal, spotting dolphins in the Atlantic Ocean and the importance of connecting…
Restoration project gives North London rivers new lease of life
Two rivers in Barnet and Harrow will be given a new lease of life as part of the Action for Silk Stream project, a six-year…