Black History Month – unexplored narratives along and around the River Thames
Black History Month is an occasion to recognise and celebrate the invaluable contributions of black people to British society. This year’s theme for Black History…
Media Releases
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…
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…
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…
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…
Volunteers boost efforts to tackle plastic in the River Mersey
Plastic Free Mersey volunteers have been working in partnership with environmental charities to survey and clear plastic litter from the River Mersey to make it…
Call to make London a ‘sponge city’
London will need to urgently become a ‘sponge city’ – a city better designed to absorb and hold rainwater – in order to ward off…