A new life for London’s lost rivers
BBC article: Few visitors know that London has 640km of waterways – and there’s a serious movement taking place to restore these “blue corridors” to… Read More »A new life for London’s lost rivers
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‘Every river in this country is polluted’: how Feargal Sharkey got swept up by the clean water campaign
The Guardian article: The former Undertones frontman was searching for a hobby and ended up an environmental campaigner. And he’s a man who can win… Read More »‘Every river in this country is polluted’: how Feargal Sharkey got swept up by the clean water campaign
The state of Britain’s rivers: Slurry, silage and sewage
New Scientist article: The majority of the UK’s waterways are suffering, even those that look like they are in good health, but some restoration projects… Read More »The state of Britain’s rivers: Slurry, silage and sewage
Scheme to move water from Severn to Thames
The Guardian article: England’s water woes have a solution. But trying to move vast volumes of water from west to east is not it. LINK
River Ouse may become first in England to gain legal rights
The Guardian article: Lewes council passes motion recognising Sussex river’s rights to protection, amid growing concerns over pollution of waterways. LINK
Environment Agency to boost natural flood management after pilots
Agency aims to double the number of schemes it supports after success of £15m pilot projects. LINK