Eel project highlights the value of citizen science
There are more river barriers such as weirs and sluices than existing datasets show in the Thames River Basin that could be causing issues for…
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100,000 new trees planted…and still counting
The 100,000th tree has been planted at Enfield Chase, marking a significant milestone in Enfield Council’s project to create London’s largest, new woodland. The publicly accessible,…
Volunteer spotlight on Peter Palmer
“When I saw an advert on an Enfield Council site for volunteers to help with tree planting in 2020, I thought it was something I…
Young people happier and more confident in nature following outdoor STEM workshops
Children and young people in Brent reported feeling happier, healthier and more engaged in science topics after spending time participating in outdoor activities run by…
Volunteer spotlight on Maarina Budd
Messages in bottles may conjure up images of Robinson-Crusoe type figures, shipwrecked on remote islands or even trigger up memories of ‘that’ song produced by…
Port Meadow on the Thames in Oxford up for consultation as the second river swimming site in the UK
Oxford has reached the next stage of its application for designated Bathing Water status – with DEFRA launching a national public consultation on designation for…
Sewage treatment works upstream of Port Meadow under investigation
Cassington Sewage Treatment Works in Cherwell, Oxford, is being referred to the Environment Agency for investigations after research by the Oxford Rivers Project found regular…
Thames21’s statement in response to Environmental Audit Committee Water Quality in Rivers Report
In December 2020, the Environmental Audit Committee opened an inquiry into water quality in rivers, focusing on the ecological health of our rivers, the water…
New course launched to prepare next generation on the future of London’s water supply
River charity Thames21 has worked with community water management programme CAMELLIA, supported by Royal Bank of Canada’s environmental commitment RBC Tech for Nature, to develop…
Working together to improve rivers for all
As 2021 enters its final stages, the year will invariably be reflected upon as one marred by the continuing pandemic, but it may also be…