Black History Month: A journey through history along the River Thames
Black History Month is an occasion to recognise and celebrate the invaluable contributions of Black people to British society. The first Black History Month in…
Media Releases
Five-year action plan launched to improve the River Thames and its tributaries from Maidenhead to Teddington
Environmental charity Thames21 and its partners have launched the Maidenhead to Teddington Catchment Action Plan 2026–2031 – a collaborative plan setting out an ambitious vision…
Thames21’s Annual Volunteer Celebration
Over the weekend, Thames21 brought together trustees, staff and volunteers at Riverside Studios in Hammersmith for our annual Volunteer Celebration – an afternoon of stories,…
Thames21’s response to new Environment Agency’s water quality data
Only 14.3% of England’s rivers, lakes and coastal waters are in good ecological health, according to new figures released by the Environment Agency. It is…
Thames21’s response to Mayor of London’s Clean and Healthy Waterways Plan
The Mayor of London’s Clean and Healthy Rivers Plan represents a significant opportunity to restore London’s waterways as thriving natural assets for people and wildlife….
Thames21’s response to Thames Water’s pollution incidents
Recent figures published in The Times have shown that Thames Water was responsible for almost a third of the water sector’s most harmful pollution incidents…
Thames21 reacts to Defra’s River Thames bathing water site news
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has announced 13 new bathing water sites across England, including stretches of the River Thames at…
Londoners encouraged to discover their local rivers as festival returns
Londoners are being encouraged to reconnect with their local rivers as part of this year’s London Rivers Week 2026, marking a decade of connecting people…
London Rivers Week 2026 Photography Competition Winners Video
In case you missed it, we are sharing highlights from the London Rivers Week 2026 competition. A beautiful collection of winning and finalist entries capturing…
Welsh Harp Environmental Education Centre set to reopen after council funding boost
Outdoor learning is set to return to the Welsh Harp nature reserve as Brent Council and Thames21 announce the reopening of the dedicated environmental education…