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…