Volunteers to take part in biggest ever Thames ‘Plasticblitz’
Volunteers will take part in the biggest ever community group plastic clean-up of the River Thames and its tributaries over the space of a month…
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Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
On behalf of the Board and Staff of Thames21: It is with great sadness to hear that Her Majesty the Queen has passed away. We…
Call for river stakeholders to ‘up their game’ to make rivers climate resilient
LONDON RIVERS WEEK 2022 – Monday 11th July – Sunday 17th July All river stakeholders in London need to improve their actions on tackling…
River users in Oxford exposed to bacteria levels three times above ‘safety’ limits
River sites across the city of Oxford, which are frequently used for rowing, punting, wild swimming and other watersports, have concentrations of harmful bacteria 1.5…
Plastic Free Mersey marks one-year anniversary
Mayors Rotheram and Anderson join birthday celebrations Environmental project Plastic Free Mersey has celebrated its one-year anniversary with an event featuring various activities at Veolia’s…
Thames21 urges Government to prioritise ban on plastic in wet wipes to protect River Thames
Environmental charity Thames21 is calling on government to take immediate steps to ban plastic in wet wipes in order to help tackle this pollution ending…
2022 London Tree and Woodland Awards Winner
The Enfield Chase Woodland Restoration Project has taken one of the top honours at this year’s London Tree and Woodland Awards, known as the #TreeOscars. Many…
Employee Spotlight on Gareth Chalmers
“I really love to inspire people to make positive changes and differences in their lives.” Scientists increasingly recognise the benefits of blue and green spaces…
Employee Spotlight on Michael O’Neill
“I am really fond of the Cray. It makes me smile knowing that Lord Nelson used to go salmon fishing on the River Cray.” Our…
Oxford-based Port Meadow gets green light to become England’s second river bathing site
A stretch of the River Thames at Port Meadow, Oxford, has been designated as an official river bathing location after a nearly two-year long local…