Thames River Watch: celebrating collaborative efforts to protect our rivers
4,000! That’s the round-up figure of the number of volunteers that we have engaged in our Thames River Watch programme in recent years. These volunteers…
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Thames21 calls on government to stop pharmacies selling plastic-based wet wipes online
Plastic containing wet wipes should not be sold online at pharmacies to help protect the River Thames, rivers across the UK, and the world’s oceans,…
Thames21 and partners launch five-year initiative to improve the River Lea catchment
Environmental charity Thames21 – catchment partnership host for the London Lea – is working alongside its partners to deliver a comprehensive five-year plan to restore…
Thames21’s response to the Independent Water Commission report led by Sir Jon Cunliffe
Responding to the Independent Water Commission report led by Sir Jon Cunliffe, Chris Coode, CEO at environmental charity Thames21, said: “Thames21 welcomes this report, which…
My River, My Place campaign
Every picture tells a story, what’s your river story? Our rivers can be beautiful spaces for wildlife and for people, but they can also face…
Thames21’s Welsh Harp Environmental Education Centre (WHEEC) update – July 2025
After recent discussions with Brent Council, Thames21 is sad to announce that it will no longer continue to support the operation of the Welsh Harp…
Thames21 and the River Roding Trust launch water quality monitoring project on the lower Roding
Environmental charity Thames21 and the River Roding Trust are working together on a groundbreaking programme to identify, test and fix the most damaging sewage and…
New research reveals over half of Thames Water’s sewage works struggling to meet demand
Independent analysis has estimated that more than half of Thames Water’s 351 sewage treatment works are currently operating without sufficient capacity to treat the volumes…
Pangbourne Citizen Science Water Quality Monitoring Programme Launches
This month marked the start of Thames21’s Reclaim Our Rivers citizen science water quality monitoring programme on the River Thames between South Stoke and Pangbourne….
Thames21’s response to Ofwat’s ‘record-breaking’ fine to Thames Water
The record-breaking fine handed out today by Ofwat to Thames Water highlights the urgent need for stronger enforcement to protect our rivers. Water companies must…