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Links
Local conservation and regeneration organisations
Cray Anglers Conservation Group
The Cray Anglers Conservation Group is a Thames21 Adopt-a-River group,
made up from local residents in the Cray Valley, Bexley, SE London &
NW Kent. www.cacg.co.uk
Groundwork Thames Gateway London South
An environmental regeneration charity making sustainable development a
reality in the UK's poorest neighbourhoods.
www.groundwork.org.uk/london
Hammersmith and Fulham Urban Studies Centre
An educational charity working with schools and the local community to
promote an understanding of the built environment and environmental change.
www.hfusc.org.uk
Litteraction
Litteraction is an online community of volunteer groups and individuals
coming together to take action on litter problems locally.
www.litteraction.org.uk
London Natural History Society
Promote awareness and understanding of London's natural environment upon
which successful conservation depends.
www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~lnhsweb/
London Rivers Association
Act as a co-ordinating body to spotlight the contribution the Thames and
its tributaries make to the life and economy of London.
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London Walking Forum
A partnership of professionals from all the organisations in and around
London that have an interest in or responsibility for walking.
www.londonwalking.com
London Wildlife Trust
Fights to sustain and enhance the capital's natural heritage to create
a city richer in wildlife.
www.wildlondon.org.uk
River Thames Society
A registered charity formed in 1962 for the protection and promotion of
the River Thames from its source to the sea.
www.riverthamessociety.org.uk
Thames Estuary Partnership
An umbrella organisation working to stimulate through shared information,
co-operation and action, an appropriate balance between the competing
demands on the Thames Estuary.
www.thamesweb.com
Thames Explorer Trust
A registered educational charity whose aims are to promote education about
the Thames and to improve access to the river for all parts of the community.
www.thames-explorer.co.uk
London Wildweb
Wildweb aims to encourage people to make the most of London's wild places
- exploring them online first, then getting out and experiencing them
first hand. Find out more about the capitals wildlife - often right on
your doorstep!
www.london.gov.uk/wildweb
National conservation and regeneration organisations
British Trust for Conservation Volunteers
The largest organisation in the UK promoting practical conservation work
by volunteers.
www.btcv.org
Friends of the Earth
One of the leading environmental pressure groups in the UK.
www.foe.co.uk
Marine Conservation Society
UK charity dedicated to the protection of the marine environment and its
wildlife. Includes information about marine resources and current threats.
http://www.mcsuk.org/
Museum of London Archaeological Service
The largest archaeological unit in Britain.
www.molas.org.uk
National Aquatic Litter Group
The Group brings individual organisations together to tackle the problems
of litter in the aquatic environment.
www.nalg.org.uk
Sustrans
A charity working on practical projects to encourage people to walk and
cycle more, so as to help reduce motor traffic and its adverse effects.
www.sustrans.co.uk
Overseas conservation and regeneration organisations
Clean Ganga
The Campaign for a Clean Ganga aims to clean up the 2525km of the River
Ganges through public participation, action and raising awarness at a
national and international level.
www.cleanganga.com
Waterkeeper Alliance
Waterkeeper Alliance connects and supports local Waterkeeper programs
to provide a voice for waterways and their communities worldwide.
www.waterkeeper.org
Leisure, Tourism and Sports
The
Boat Race
The Boat Race, the annual rowing contest between the Universities of Oxford
and Cambridge, began in 1829. It became an annual event (apart from suspension
in times of War) in 1856. The 2007 will take place on Saturday April 7
at 4:30pm (British Summer Time). The Race, one of Britain¹s iconic
sporting events is organised by The Boat Race Company and attracts over
140 million worldwide television viewers as well as an average of 250,000
spectators each year. The 2007 Race will be sponsored by Xchanging and
broadcast in the UK by ITV Sport and LBC Radio. Thames21 is delighted
to be the official charity for The Boat Race 2007. www.theboatrace.org
Visit London
Visit London is the official visitor organisation for the capital. It
aims to promote London as the world’s most exciting city by marketing
to domestic and overseas leisure and business visitors, as well as Londoners
themselves. Check out the website to discover more about London and its
watery wonders.
www.visitlondon.com/river
Westminster Boating Base
A children's charity teaching young people and adults to sail, canoe and
kayak. The charity operates on the River Thames in Central London. As
a way to recoup its costs, Westminster Boating Base hires out attractive
riverside function rooms for events of all kinds.
www.westminsterboatingbase.co.uk/
All Things Piscatorial
A website is dedicated to promoting angling coaches and coaching events
from all over the United Kingdom. Whether you are a complete novice or
an experienced angler you will be able to find a qualified angling coach
to help you expand your knowledge.
www.allthingspiscatorial.com
Victoria Park Anglers Alliance
Victoria Park Anglers Alliance (VPAA) is a voluntary community group set
up in 2003 by anglers living in East London to improve the fishing in
Victoria Park lakes, Tower Hamlets (forming part of the border with neighbouring
borough Hackney), by improving the underlying health and biodiversity
of the ecosystems, both in the water and within the surrounding habitats,
to provide opportunities for local people to learn to fish in an enjoyable,
safe and pleasant environment rich in wildlife.
www.victoria-park-lakes.co.uk
Local Government
Government Office for London
Works with partner organisations throughout London, acting as a bridge
between Government Departments and the London community.
www.go-london.gov.uk
The River Thames Alliance
The alliance is a partnership of public and private sector organisations set up to help manage the future of the non-tidal Thames.
www.visitthames.co.uk
Thames Landscape Strategy
A plan for the River Thames in west London composed of projects to co-ordinate
river interests ranging from nature conservation and historic landscapes
to recreation and education.
www.richmond.gov.uk/thameslandscape/
National Statutory Bodies
English Nature
The Government agency that champions the conservation of wildlife and
natural features throughout England.
www.english-nature.org.uk
English Heritage
Responsible for protecting the best of this country's buildings, landscapes
and archaeological sites.
www.english-heritage.org.uk
The Countryside Agency
The government body working to conserve and enhance the countryside.
www.countryside.gov.uk
Places to Visit
London Aquarium
One of Britain's largest collections of global aquatic life.
www.londonaquarium.co.uk
Business
Patagonia
Environmentally conscious makers of quality outdoor clothing.
www.patagonia.com
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