The River Thames and its tributaries
The River Thames plays a vital role in our landscape, culture, and economy. It’s the longest river in England and the second longest in…
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Eutrophication, explained
We know how vital nutrients are for all ecosystems, both terrestrial and aquatic – even if we don’t know exactly the reason behind it. Nutrients…
Thames21 unveils ‘first-of-its-kind’ online tool to tackle road runoff pollution and help London’s rivers
A new online tool which highlights where the opportunities are to install nature-based solutions, such as wetlands, to tackle road runoff pollution before it ends…
Black History Month – a journey along and around the River Thames
Black History Month is an occasion to recognise and celebrate the invaluable contributions of Black people to British society. The first Black History Month in…
Chalk streams, explained
If you watched the BBC series Wild Isles, chances are that you were mesmerised by the scenes of England’s chalk streams. Crystal-clear water, idyllic landscapes…
The plastic wet wipes issue, explained
Wet wipes are a convenient and easy-to-use tool for many routine activities: removing make-up, cleaning surfaces, disinfecting our hands, and others. Especially if you’re a…
Event Supporter Contractor (ESC) Spotlight on Samantha Dhedhi
“As soon as I put on my waders and stepped into the river, I had a major ‘aha’ moment!” Our Event Support Contractors (ESCs)…
Get to know the Action for Silk Stream project
If you’re looking for ways to celebrate World Rivers Day on Sunday 24th September and get involved with some hands-on activities, we might have just…
River catchments, explained
If you’re a river enthusiast, you’ve probably heard the term ‘catchment’ before. However, we understand that as it’s a complex topic, it can be somehow…
Bathing water status, explained
Our rivers and waterways play an important role not only in the environment but in our culture, health, and well-being. They become even more popular…