Access to the foreshore: Using public space for environmental engagement
“I never knew that we were allowed in this area. I thought it was private grounds,” said Laila – a resident of the Carnwath Road…
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Thames21’s response to Defra’s plans to launch a new consultation on potential Bathing Water Regulation reforms for England
Yesterday at Parliament, Minister for Water & Rural Growth at Defra, Robbie Moore, announced plans to launch a consultation on a series of potential reforms…
Wallingford Beach gets green light to become the second designated bathing site along the Thames
Defra has announced that a stretch of the River Thames at Wallingford Beach will officially become a designated bathing water, joining a total of 27…
Thames21 scoops prestigious UK River Prize Award
Environmental charity Thames21 has won a prestigious river award for its collaborative ‘Rewilding the Rom’ project with Barking and Dagenham Council. The exciting initiative has…
Thames21 launches two grant schemes to support river restoration and citizen science as part of its EMPOWER Rivers programme
Volunteers, community groups, charities and local authorities in Greater London are being invited to apply for environmental grants through Thames21’s EMPOWER Rivers programme. The grants,…
Thames21’s ‘Rewilding the Rom’ project shortlisted for ‘UK River Prize’
Environmental charity Thames21 has been shortlisted as a finalist for a prestigious river award for its innovative ‘Rewilding the Rom’ project – a project which…
How open data can rescue rivers
You do not have to look far in the media to know that our rivers are in crisis: at the last assessment, only 15% of…
Revitalising Gallions Lake: A collaborative effort for a sustainable future
Thames21, in partnership with the local community, housing association Peabody, wetland designers Aquamaintain, and Biomatrix, has announced the successful completion of river improvement works at…
Defra rejects Henley-on-Thames’ Mill Meadows application for bathing water status
Environmental charity Thames21 has expressed disappointment about Defra’s decision not to award Mill Meadows in Henley-on-Thames bathing water status [1] for 2024. An application was…
Wallingford Beach one step closer to becoming second Thames designated bathing site
Wallingford Beach has reached the next stage of its application for designated bathing water status – with Defra launching a national public consultation on designation…