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…
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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…
Thames21 awarded a major grant to plan revitalisation of the River Roding
Environmental charity Thames21 has been awarded a development grant by The National Lottery Heritage Fund to plan a 3.5-year project called…
Wolvercote Mill Stream designated as poor for third year running, but improvements on the way
Wolvercote Mill Stream at Port Meadow, one of only two “designated bathing status” rivers in the UK, has been rated “Poor” and advice against swimming…
The River Thames and its tributaries
The River Thames plays a vital role in our landscape, culture, and economy. It’s the longest river in England and the second longest in…
Thames21 participates in RECOUP Plastics Resource and Recycling conference
Thames21 recently represented the Plastic Free Mersey project at the annual RECOUP Plastics Resource and Recycling conference, where Thames21’s Lucy publicised Mersey Rivers Trust volunteers’…
Event Supporter Contractor (ESC) Spotlight on Samantha Dhedhi
“As soon as I put on my waders and stepped into the river, I had a major ‘aha’ moment!” Our Event Support Contractors (ESCs)…
PlasticsFuture 2023 Conference – Plastic Free Mersey Post-Event Recap
The Plastic Free Mersey team represented environmental charity Thames21 at the University of Portsmouth PlasticsFuture 2023 conference at the end of June, hosted by the…