Unleashing the power of volunteers to transform London’s rivers
Thames21 has announced a major new initiative which will transform how communities speak up for and act to improve the health of their local rivers…
Media Releases
Event Supporter Contractor (ESC) Spotlight on Jeff Dent
Our Event Support Contractors (ESCs) play a vital role in helping our projects and events. Working for Thames21 as an ESC provides valuable, hands-on leadership…
Tribute to Michael Hamilton: Thames21 Chairman
We are deeply saddened to hear about the passing of our Chairman Michael Hamilton, who has died aged 83. Michael was a true gentleman, warm,…
Thames21 appoints new CEO
Environmental charity Thames21 has announced the appointment of Chris Coode as its new Chief Executive Officer, as Debbie Leach, the current CEO, steps down after…
Call to ramp up joint action to get London’s rivers ‘climate-ready’
Policymakers, water companies, businesses, industry and the public in London will all need to work together help to protect London’s rivers in order for them…
Plasticblitz expands in bid to tackle river litter across the UK
Call for groups to protect UK rivers: here’s how you can join Environmental charity Thames21 and the Environment Agency are expanding their Plasticblitz initiative in…
Two-year project helping flood-threatened communities finishes with hope in face of climate crisis
A two-year project working with eight communities across England and France has successfully helped people in flood-risk homes work together to help protect themselves from…
Thames21’s response to Event Duration Monitoring Data news
New figures from the Environment Agency are expected to reveal how much raw sewage is dumped into England’s river and coastal areas. The Times (26…
Defra rejects Wallingford application to be designated as bathing water
PRESS STATEMENT 10/03/2023 We’re extremely disappointed at the government’s decision to not award Bathing Water Status for the River Thames at Wallingford at this stage….
Thames21’s response on Thames Water’s river abstraction plan at Teddington
Commenting on the plan, Thames21 Head of Improving Rivers John Bryden said: “We are highly concerned about these plans to abstract up to 75 megalitres…