UK rivers and chalk streams
The picturesque rivers flowing through the British landscape is a vital source of fresh freshwater for homes, businesses and wildlife.
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Why are rivers so important? How can we protect them?
16/01/2023
On World Rivers Day, we celebrate the world's precious waterways. Why are rivers so important? And what are we doing to protect them?
Our lakes and rivers are vital for people and wildlife
Our freshwater systems are the most valuable finite resource for us and our wildlife. But our rivers and wetlands are under increasing pressure.
Flushed away: sewage is polluting our rivers
11/12/2017
Learn how sewage is still polluting the rivers of England and Wales by reading our full report.
How we're caring for our rivers
We’ve been providing support on two river catchments in East Anglia. So far, we’ve improved 7km of river and replenished 300 million litres of water.
Blueprint for PR19: our manifesto for the environment
We want to see healthy rivers, less pollution and thriving wildlife. Importantly, water company customers want to see this too.
Beavers Bringing Hope
We’re working in partnership with Norfolk Rivers Trust (NRT) to bring our world back to life by restoring Norfolk’s rivers and wildlife.
Coca-Cola and WWF renew partnership to protect UK rivers
19/10/2018
Coca-Cola Great Britain and WWF renew their partnership to protect precious UK river habitats.
Scientists pour cold water on claim rivers ‘cleanest since Ind Rev'
12/07/2022
Scientists pour cold water on claim British rivers are ‘cleanest since Industrial Revolution’
