Scientists pour cold water on claim rivers ‘cleanest since Ind Rev'
29/06/2024
Scientists pour cold water on claim British rivers are ‘cleanest since Industrial Revolution’
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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.
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.
Protecting freshwater ecosystems
We believe we can meet the freshwater needs of both people and wildlife if our freshwater ecosystems are carefully managed and protected.
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.
Rewilding
Rewilding can mean a lot of different things. It ranges from not mowing grass verges, to restoring rivers, through to the reintroduction of wild species.
