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…
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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…
Backwater restoration in the Maidenhead to Teddington catchment
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…
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,…
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…
Plastic Free Mersey enters its fourth year of citizen science and engagement
Our Plastic Free Mersey delivery partner Mersey Rivers Trust held a litter pick community event on Tuesday 26th of March. Thames21 and the Mersey Rivers…
Revitalising Gallions Lake: A collaborative effort for a sustainable future
Thames21, in partnership with the local community, housing association Peabody, wetland designers Aquamaintain, and Biomatrix, has announced the successful completion of river improvement works at…
Wallingford Beach one step closer to becoming second Thames designated bathing site
Wallingford Beach has reached the next stage of its application for designated bathing water status – with Defra launching a national public consultation on designation…
Volunteers boost efforts to restore the Silk Stream and Brent Reservoir in North London by ramping up clean-up activities
Volunteers in North London have been tackling litter from the Silk Stream to prevent these materials from entering the Brent Reservoir and to help restore…