Wolvercote Mill Stream designated as poor for third year running, but improvements on the way
Wolvercote Mill Stream at Port Meadow, one of only two “designated bathing status” rivers in the UK, has been rated “Poor” and advice against swimming…
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Rivers ‘should be’ a key focus at COP28
Policymakers across the world must not forget to focus on water and rivers at COP28, environmental charity Thames21 has urged. The climate emergency has increased…
River users in Henley-on-Thames exposed to harmful levels of bacteria
Environmental charity Thames21’s Reclaim Our Rivers* project has highlighted concentrations of harmful bacteria up to six times above the recommended standards for safe bathing in…
Thames21 and Enfield Council win global climate award for their Enfield nature-based solutions work
Environmental charity Thames21 and Enfield Council have been named as winners of the prestigious Ashden Awards for climate innovation for their joint work creating nature-based…
Thames21 submits applications to secure bathing water status for Henley and Wallingford
Environmental charity Thames21 has submitted two applications to the Department of Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs (Defra) in hopes to obtain bathing water designations for…
2023 Ashden Award finalist
Thames21 is among one of sixteen outstanding organisations delivering innovative climate solutions that have reached the finals of the prestigious 2023 Ashden Awards. 240 organisations…
Unleashing the power of volunteers to transform London’s rivers
Thames21 has announced a major new initiative which will transform how communities speak up for and act to improve the health of their local rivers…
Event Supporter Contractor (ESC) Spotlight on Jeff Dent
Our Event Support Contractors (ESCs) play a vital role in helping our projects and events. Working for Thames21 as an ESC provides valuable, hands-on leadership…
Tribute to Michael Hamilton: Thames21 Chairman
We are deeply saddened to hear about the passing of our Chairman Michael Hamilton, who has died aged 83. Michael was a true gentleman, warm,…
Thames21 appoints new CEO
Environmental charity Thames21 has announced the appointment of Chris Coode as its new Chief Executive Officer, as Debbie Leach, the current CEO, steps down after…