Thames21’s response to Defra’s Water (Special Measures) Bill
“The introduction of this new Water (Special Measures) Bill from the government is very welcome news. Along with other river trusts and campaigners, Thames21 have been…
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Volunteer Spotlight on Emma Powell
“I was nervous the first time I led a group litter pick as I didn’t know anyone and had never done anything like it, but…
Volunteers find less litter in this year’s UK-wide Plasticblitz
Volunteers have recorded finding less litter in this year’s Plasticblitz across the UK compared to last year, despite groups spending more time litter picking in…
Thames21’s response to Ofwat penalty proposal
Thames21 welcomes the news of a public consultation on record fines for water companies who have breached rules on sewage pollution. “But higher penalties are…
Appreciating the natural world in ocean waters
Our Communications Manager, Liz Gyekye, writes a blog about her recent trip to Portugal, spotting dolphins in the Atlantic Ocean and the importance of connecting…
Restoration project gives North London rivers new lease of life
Two rivers in Barnet and Harrow will be given a new lease of life as part of the Action for Silk Stream project, a six-year…
Volunteers boost efforts to tackle plastic in the River Mersey
Plastic Free Mersey volunteers have been working in partnership with environmental charities to survey and clear plastic litter from the River Mersey to make it…
Call to make London a ‘sponge city’
London will need to urgently become a ‘sponge city’ – a city better designed to absorb and hold rainwater – in order to ward off…
Volunteer Spotlight on Elio Gregori
“I enjoy working on ongoing projects where you can see progress, such as building berms and flow deflectors on the Quaggy, doing vegetation clearance and…
Improving the Dollis Brook through an innovative approach
Dollis Brook is a tributary of the River Brent which rises in Moat House Open Space in Dollis Hill, North London. Dollis Brook is a beautiful…