A backwater is a part of a river where the water is stagnant or flows slowly, often isolated from the main flow. These areas can…
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…
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…
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…