Access to the foreshore: Using public space for environmental engagement
“I never knew that we were allowed in this area. I thought it was private grounds,” said Laila – a resident of the Carnwath Road…
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Thames21’s response to Defra’s plans to launch a new consultation on potential Bathing Water Regulation reforms for England
Yesterday at Parliament, Minister for Water & Rural Growth at Defra, Robbie Moore, announced plans to launch a consultation on a series of potential reforms…
The importance of bathing water status in driving change
The government announced this week the designation of 27 new bathing sites in England. One of these is Wallingford Beach, the second site on the…
Wallingford Beach gets green light to become the second designated bathing site along the Thames
Defra has announced that a stretch of the River Thames at Wallingford Beach will officially become a designated bathing water, joining a total of 27…
Thames21 scoops prestigious UK River Prize Award
Environmental charity Thames21 has won a prestigious river award for its collaborative ‘Rewilding the Rom’ project with Barking and Dagenham Council. The exciting initiative has…
Thames21 launches two grant schemes to support river restoration and citizen science as part of its EMPOWER Rivers programme
Volunteers, community groups, charities and local authorities in Greater London are being invited to apply for environmental grants through Thames21’s EMPOWER Rivers programme. The grants,…
The importance of urban blue spaces
Blue spaces, which can be either natural or artificial bodies of water, have been neglected for a long time despite providing multiple benefits for people…
Thames21 welcomes Government’s plan to ban plastic in wet wipes
Environmental charity Thames21 has welcomed the Government’s plan to ban the sale of wet wipes containing plastic, calling it a monumental victory for the health…
The UK sewage crisis and how other countries manage their wastewater
Our rivers and freshwater ecosystems are in a dire state. Recent data published by the Environment Agency stated that 3.6 million hours of sewage spills…
The importance of citizen science for river conservation
Water quality in the UK remained high on the news agenda over the Easter break. We stressed during this period that water companies must urgently…