Call for government to speed up introduction of legislation to ban plastic in wet wipes
Environmental charity Thames21 is calling on the government to swiftly announce a date when it will introduce legislation to ban plastic in wet wipes to prevent…
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Sewage-derived pollution, Unblocktober and the health of our rivers
Plastic pollution has become a hot topic in the past years for obvious reasons. Plastic waste can now be found everywhere: in remote places such…
Black History Month – unexplored narratives 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. This year’s theme for Black History…
Thames21’s response to Mayor of London’s plan to clean up rivers
“We welcome the news that the Mayor of London is standing up for the River Thames and its tributaries and will implement a ten-year plan…
River Thames: from the Great Stink to a river teaming with wildlife
1858 was one of the most significant years for the River Thames. During that particular summer, high levels of human and industrial waste produced such…
New online tool launched to help investigate river health in Oxford
The Oxford Rivers Portal, a website and map that helps people understand the health of the Thames and its tributaries in Oxfordshire and make informed…
Environmental DNA, or eDNA, explained
Biodiversity monitoring plays a key role in conservation and restoration projects. However, it isn’t simple. Traditional monitoring methods such as camera traps, visual searches, and…
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…
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…