River of Death, why fish died in the River Lea, and what can be done
Thousands of fish died in the River Lea last week after rain washed the accumulated pollution from East London’s roads into the river. The River Lea…
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Love the Lea July Campaign Update
Rescuing Pymmes Park Lake Theo Thomas A blocked drain spilled raw sewage into Pymmes Park Lake last November, dropping dissolved oxygen levels to zero. Since…
Reedbeds could help revive polluted River Lea
Independent research calls for extensive reedbed creation to reduce water pollution, boost biodiversity and increase London green space. The creation of reedbeds along the River Lee (or…
Catchment Based Approach right way forward for our rivers
We were delighted to hear Defra’s announcement of the formal introduction of a Catchment Based Approach to river management in England this week, and agree…
Explore your river this summer with 3 Rivers Clean Up
Call for volunteers for 5th annual 3 Rivers Clean-Up following stark warnings from State of Nature Report about freshwater habitats Free, open volunteer events and…
World Oceans Day on the Thames
Family-friendly river activities to celebrate marine conservation around the world Saturday, June 8, 2013 Queen Caroline’s Draw Dock, Hammersmith People of all ages are invited…
Love the Lea – campaign update May
In the two years since Love the Lea started what have we learnt? We know the Lea and the rivers that flow into it are…
Thames21 helps young brothers net thousands for WaterAid with 24-hour fishathon
Teenager George Rosenfeld, 14, and his younger brother Joseph, 12, have helped raise over £5,000 for international charity WaterAid by organising a 24-hour fishathon in…
Winners of 2013 Annual Photography Competition announced
– The best images of London’s waterways go on display at the National Maritime Museum alongside Ansel Adams: Photography from the…
London’s waterways showcased in style
Winners of 2013 Annual Photography Competition announced – The best images of London’s waterways go on display at the National Maritime Museum alongside Ansel Adams…