14 Apr 2026
Photo by Johannes Heel A pioneering project to deploy floating wetlands in Portsmouth’s coastal waters has been launched by the University of Portsmouth in partnership with Southern Water, the BBC reports, with researchers describing it as a practical, scalable response to the widespread loss of essential coastal ecosystems. The project will see specially designed floating rafts […]
26 Feb 2026
Image description: A brown sewage outflow pipe is embedded in rocks, with water gushing into a body of water. Image by Jacob Antony on Unsplash Research shared exclusively with the New Statesman reveals Thames Water illegally polluted waterways with raw sewage at least 8,499 times between 2021 and 2025, showing five years of new regulations have failed to address the company’s environmental degradation, according to the […]
19 Feb 2026
Proposals include first ever designated bathing spot on River Thames Image description: The river Thames flowing under Tower Bridge, with heavy boat traffic. Photo by: Pietro de Grandi, Unsplash The government has proposed 13 new designated swimming locations, including the first ever official bathing spot in London’s River Thames. Achieving designated status means these locations will undergo regular water quality testing by […]
04 Dec 2025
Communities across south-east England have launched the first coordinated wave of legal complaints to hold Thames Water accountable for widespread sewage pollution, according to The Guardian. The action involves residents from 13 areas, including Hackney, Oxford, Richmond upon Thames, and Wokingham, who are sending formal statutory nuisance complaints to their local authorities. These complaints demand urgent action from Thames Water, […]
06 Nov 2025
Image description: The Tower Bridge as seen from City Hall on the South Bank, with the Thames flowing beneath it. Photo by Call Me Fred on Unsplash Environmental Charity Earthwatch Europe has just published the results from our Great UK Waterblitz, a biannual campaign calling on citizens to go out and test the quality […]
04 Nov 2025
Photo by Ben Stern A milestone in marine restoration has been achieved after 50,000 native oysters were deployed into the Daugleddau Estuary in Pembrokeshire as part of a large-scale effort to rebuild natural oyster reefs. The oysters are expected to improve water quality, capture carbon and create habitats for marine life. Foundational to ecosystem health Bridget […]
31 Jul 2025
Farmers in England will get new payments for cleaning up the waterways near their land, the environment secretary has said, as reported in the Guardian. Speaking at the National Farmers’ Union water summit at Beeston Hall farm in West Yorkshire, Steve Reed said his department would be launching changes to the sustainable farming incentive (SFI) […]
01 Jul 2025
New detailed assessments of marine protected areas (MPA) in Wales show which habitats and species are doing well in Welsh waters, but highlight the need for more action to improve habitat, biodiversity and water quality, according to Natural Resources Wales (NRW). A total of 85 features designated across 17 marine special areas of […]
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