Harrow Rivers Group
@harrowriversgroup.bsky.social
Increasing the care of rivers in Harrow
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Conservationists are working to protect London’s uniquely 'charming hairy snail' — and Thames21 is proud to be supporting this project with @citizenzoo.bsky.social,
@zslofficial.bsky.social, and many other fantastic partners. Read more here: www.theguardian.com/environment/...
@zslofficial.bsky.social, and many other fantastic partners. Read more here: www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Search is on for the German hairy snail in London
Conchologists, and citizen scientists team up to seek out endangered mollusc species along River Thames
www.theguardian.com
November 24, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Conservationists are working to protect London’s uniquely 'charming hairy snail' — and Thames21 is proud to be supporting this project with @citizenzoo.bsky.social,
@zslofficial.bsky.social, and many other fantastic partners. Read more here: www.theguardian.com/environment/...
@zslofficial.bsky.social, and many other fantastic partners. Read more here: www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Harrow Litter pickers are hosting an event on the 23rd November with @thames21.bsky.social and @brentpollution.bsky.social at 10am to help to clear up the Edgeware Brook. Meet at Methuen Close Edgeware HA8, There will be litter picking and Water Testing. People with Waders very welcome!
November 16, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Harrow Litter pickers are hosting an event on the 23rd November with @thames21.bsky.social and @brentpollution.bsky.social at 10am to help to clear up the Edgeware Brook. Meet at Methuen Close Edgeware HA8, There will be litter picking and Water Testing. People with Waders very welcome!
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🪇🎂🥳This year marks the 21st anniversary of Thames21 — two decades and one year of working with our volunteers, local communities, partners and funders to help protect the River Thames, its tributaries and surrounding ecosystems.⬇️
November 14, 2025 at 10:54 AM
🪇🎂🥳This year marks the 21st anniversary of Thames21 — two decades and one year of working with our volunteers, local communities, partners and funders to help protect the River Thames, its tributaries and surrounding ecosystems.⬇️
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The contaminated waste piled high in a field near Kidlington is now washing into River Cherwell. In the last 48 hours, the water level has risen 4+ feet and is lapping against the illegal dump.
We stand on the edge of an environmental disaster. We need urgent action from the Environment Agency.
We stand on the edge of an environmental disaster. We need urgent action from the Environment Agency.
November 16, 2025 at 6:52 PM
The contaminated waste piled high in a field near Kidlington is now washing into River Cherwell. In the last 48 hours, the water level has risen 4+ feet and is lapping against the illegal dump.
We stand on the edge of an environmental disaster. We need urgent action from the Environment Agency.
We stand on the edge of an environmental disaster. We need urgent action from the Environment Agency.
We have installed two passive monitoring boxes on Yeading Brook, part of the River Crane Catchment. These boxes will monitor TDS and water temperature to help us understand what is going on in the stream over time. With thanks to @cvp-cranevalley.bsky.social @brentpollution.bsky.social
September 29, 2025 at 12:52 PM
We have installed two passive monitoring boxes on Yeading Brook, part of the River Crane Catchment. These boxes will monitor TDS and water temperature to help us understand what is going on in the stream over time. With thanks to @cvp-cranevalley.bsky.social @brentpollution.bsky.social
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🗺️Today is #WorldRiversDay
🪻Our rivers aren’t just home to much-loved wildlife like dragonflies, frogs and birds; they are also essential for people - providing water for our homes, being used for recreation and providing water for industries.🪻
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🪻Our rivers aren’t just home to much-loved wildlife like dragonflies, frogs and birds; they are also essential for people - providing water for our homes, being used for recreation and providing water for industries.🪻
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September 28, 2025 at 7:50 AM
🗺️Today is #WorldRiversDay
🪻Our rivers aren’t just home to much-loved wildlife like dragonflies, frogs and birds; they are also essential for people - providing water for our homes, being used for recreation and providing water for industries.🪻
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🪻Our rivers aren’t just home to much-loved wildlife like dragonflies, frogs and birds; they are also essential for people - providing water for our homes, being used for recreation and providing water for industries.🪻
🧵⬇️
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It's #WorldRiversDay today and my pledge to the River Darwen is that I will continue to fight for better control of stormwater pollution in British Rivers. What pledge will you make to your local river today?
September 28, 2025 at 9:35 AM
It's #WorldRiversDay today and my pledge to the River Darwen is that I will continue to fight for better control of stormwater pollution in British Rivers. What pledge will you make to your local river today?
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Looking forward to sharing our punchy short film next Friday. @brentriverpark.bsky.social @riveractionuk.bsky.social @thames21.bsky.social
September 26, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Looking forward to sharing our punchy short film next Friday. @brentriverpark.bsky.social @riveractionuk.bsky.social @thames21.bsky.social
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🦋Face painting, tai chi, crafts, games, and a nature walk. What more could anybody ask for? Join us for some FREE
to celebrate the official opening of the recently revamped Chandos Park in N. London.
📅 Saturday 27th September 2025
🕰️10am-2pm
💻https://shorturl.at/htZ3R
to celebrate the official opening of the recently revamped Chandos Park in N. London.
📅 Saturday 27th September 2025
🕰️10am-2pm
💻https://shorturl.at/htZ3R
September 23, 2025 at 10:24 AM
🦋Face painting, tai chi, crafts, games, and a nature walk. What more could anybody ask for? Join us for some FREE
to celebrate the official opening of the recently revamped Chandos Park in N. London.
📅 Saturday 27th September 2025
🕰️10am-2pm
💻https://shorturl.at/htZ3R
to celebrate the official opening of the recently revamped Chandos Park in N. London.
📅 Saturday 27th September 2025
🕰️10am-2pm
💻https://shorturl.at/htZ3R
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Thames21 has welcomed the @londonassembly.bsky.social Environment Committee’s ‘Swimmable Rivers’ report, which has 12 recommendations for creating clean and healthy rivers in London.⬇️
September 24, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Thames21 has welcomed the @londonassembly.bsky.social Environment Committee’s ‘Swimmable Rivers’ report, which has 12 recommendations for creating clean and healthy rivers in London.⬇️
Toxic Road run off pollution being ignored, MP's told
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
England’s toxic road runoff pollution being ignored, MPs told
Carcinogens entering waterways from 25,000 road outflows are not monitored or regulated by Environment Agency, committee hears
www.theguardian.com
September 8, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Toxic Road run off pollution being ignored, MP's told
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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📢 New podcast episode!
We’re tackling sewage💩How does it end up in our rivers? Why might treated sewage pose an even bigger problem than the raw stuff? How do we map, monitor, and repair the broken system?
Spotify: shorturl.at/A9h3D
Apple: shorturl.at/ITfDf
We’re tackling sewage💩How does it end up in our rivers? Why might treated sewage pose an even bigger problem than the raw stuff? How do we map, monitor, and repair the broken system?
Spotify: shorturl.at/A9h3D
Apple: shorturl.at/ITfDf
August 28, 2025 at 9:11 AM
📢 New podcast episode!
We’re tackling sewage💩How does it end up in our rivers? Why might treated sewage pose an even bigger problem than the raw stuff? How do we map, monitor, and repair the broken system?
Spotify: shorturl.at/A9h3D
Apple: shorturl.at/ITfDf
We’re tackling sewage💩How does it end up in our rivers? Why might treated sewage pose an even bigger problem than the raw stuff? How do we map, monitor, and repair the broken system?
Spotify: shorturl.at/A9h3D
Apple: shorturl.at/ITfDf
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What’s really in the water at Lake Windermere?
What’s really in the water at Lake Windermere?
Lake Windermere in the Lake District is a UNESCO world heritage site visited by millions of people a year but much of it is polluted with the bacteria found in sewage - according to a survey by volunt...
www.channel4.com
August 19, 2025 at 7:28 PM
What’s really in the water at Lake Windermere?
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Before and after images of clearance at Bolton's Pande in Roxbourne Rough. It looks drastic but now there will be areas of open water when it refills. A female Emperor dragonfly was busy laying eggs in the gaps between the slats of the boardwalk so she has confidence that the pond will refill!
August 16, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Before and after images of clearance at Bolton's Pande in Roxbourne Rough. It looks drastic but now there will be areas of open water when it refills. A female Emperor dragonfly was busy laying eggs in the gaps between the slats of the boardwalk so she has confidence that the pond will refill!
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Yesterday volunteers began the work of clearing vegetation and mud from Bolton's Pande, a lovely rain fed pond at Roxbourne Rough that is now almost completely dry - but not so dry we did not get muddy! It was full of aquatic life this year but if we did not act it would be dry scrub in a few years.
August 11, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Yesterday volunteers began the work of clearing vegetation and mud from Bolton's Pande, a lovely rain fed pond at Roxbourne Rough that is now almost completely dry - but not so dry we did not get muddy! It was full of aquatic life this year but if we did not act it would be dry scrub in a few years.
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Celebrating the Yeading Brook Community Event at Spider Park, Ruislip @hillingdoncouncil.bsky.social on Saturday 6th September 2025. Free entertainment and activities to enjoy. Hosted by Let's Go Outside and Learn.
@habsandheritage.bsky.social @friendsrivcrane.bsky.social
@habsandheritage.bsky.social @friendsrivcrane.bsky.social
August 11, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Celebrating the Yeading Brook Community Event at Spider Park, Ruislip @hillingdoncouncil.bsky.social on Saturday 6th September 2025. Free entertainment and activities to enjoy. Hosted by Let's Go Outside and Learn.
@habsandheritage.bsky.social @friendsrivcrane.bsky.social
@habsandheritage.bsky.social @friendsrivcrane.bsky.social
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If you live in #StAlbans #Amersham #Uxbridge or other parts of #Herts #Bucks & #London you may think the impact of #HeathrowExpansion is remote. But building a runway over 5 rivers will harm the connection for fish & otters between the #Thames & #Chilterns
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/catastrophic...
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/catastrophic...
Catastrophic impact of a THIRD runway at Heathrow - Colne Valley Regional Park
A THIRD runway at Heathrow will have a catastrophic impact on the Colne Valley Regional Park. It will devastate local communities and sever ecological connectivity between the Thames and the Chilterns...
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk
August 11, 2025 at 10:15 AM
If you live in #StAlbans #Amersham #Uxbridge or other parts of #Herts #Bucks & #London you may think the impact of #HeathrowExpansion is remote. But building a runway over 5 rivers will harm the connection for fish & otters between the #Thames & #Chilterns
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/catastrophic...
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/catastrophic...
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As the UN Global Plastics Treaty talks start today, we want to highlight interesting results from our collaborative 'Plasticblitz' initiative. 🧵⬇️
August 5, 2025 at 11:11 AM
As the UN Global Plastics Treaty talks start today, we want to highlight interesting results from our collaborative 'Plasticblitz' initiative. 🧵⬇️
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#virtualtour of the Crane Valley: Yeading Book West at Roxbourne Park, July 2025.
@nationalparkcity.bsky.social @friendsrivcrane.bsky.social @habsandheritage.bsky.social @thamesriverstrust.bsky.social
@nationalparkcity.bsky.social @friendsrivcrane.bsky.social @habsandheritage.bsky.social @thamesriverstrust.bsky.social
August 3, 2025 at 9:18 AM
#virtualtour of the Crane Valley: Yeading Book West at Roxbourne Park, July 2025.
@nationalparkcity.bsky.social @friendsrivcrane.bsky.social @habsandheritage.bsky.social @thamesriverstrust.bsky.social
@nationalparkcity.bsky.social @friendsrivcrane.bsky.social @habsandheritage.bsky.social @thamesriverstrust.bsky.social
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Government publishes plan to address presence of chemicals from pet flea and tick treatments in UK waterways @GOVUK @theriverstrust.bsky.social
www.gov.uk/government/n...
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Government publishes plan to address presence of chemicals from pet flea and tick treatments in UK waterways
New plans to address the presence of chemicals from flea and tick treatments in rivers and streams across the UK have been unveiled today
www.gov.uk
August 2, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Government publishes plan to address presence of chemicals from pet flea and tick treatments in UK waterways @GOVUK @theriverstrust.bsky.social
www.gov.uk/government/n...
www.gov.uk/government/n...
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We received reports of sewage pollution in the Crane over the weekend and a further report of several dead fish in the river. Thames Water found a blocked sewer and dealt with it. The Environment Agency was also on site. See link below for the new on-line method of reporting water pollution.
Report water pollution in England
Report water pollution in rivers or the sea, lakes or reservoirs, canals or smaller streams or watercourses.
www.gov.uk
July 29, 2025 at 2:49 PM
We received reports of sewage pollution in the Crane over the weekend and a further report of several dead fish in the river. Thames Water found a blocked sewer and dealt with it. The Environment Agency was also on site. See link below for the new on-line method of reporting water pollution.
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Antibacterial ‘biocides’ contained in many household products are being washed into our waterways and could result in an increase in resistant superbugs
inews.co.uk/news/environ...
@tombawden.bsky.social @theipaper.com @theriverstrust.bsky.social @wclnews.bsky.social
inews.co.uk/news/environ...
@tombawden.bsky.social @theipaper.com @theriverstrust.bsky.social @wclnews.bsky.social
The rivers at risk of sparking a rise in superbugs
New research reveals just how widespread antibacterial 'biocide' chemicals have become in UK rivers
inews.co.uk
July 30, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Antibacterial ‘biocides’ contained in many household products are being washed into our waterways and could result in an increase in resistant superbugs
inews.co.uk/news/environ...
@tombawden.bsky.social @theipaper.com @theriverstrust.bsky.social @wclnews.bsky.social
inews.co.uk/news/environ...
@tombawden.bsky.social @theipaper.com @theriverstrust.bsky.social @wclnews.bsky.social
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🎙️The Water Commission’s final report is out and action must be taken now. Our rivers can't wait any longer for change.
Read our full response to Cunliffe's report here: www.thames21.org.uk/2025/07/tham...
Read our full response to Cunliffe's report here: www.thames21.org.uk/2025/07/tham...
Thames21's response to the Independent Water Commission report led by Sir Jon Cunliffe - Thames21
Responding to the Independent Water Commission report led by Sir Jon Cunliffe, Chris Coode, CEO at environmental charity Thames21, said: “Thames21 welcomes this report, which...
www.thames21.org.uk
July 21, 2025 at 12:26 PM
🎙️The Water Commission’s final report is out and action must be taken now. Our rivers can't wait any longer for change.
Read our full response to Cunliffe's report here: www.thames21.org.uk/2025/07/tham...
Read our full response to Cunliffe's report here: www.thames21.org.uk/2025/07/tham...
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While we very much welcome these ambitions, we now need to see the government act swiftly to bring about the change we so desperately need to see.🧵⬇️
July 20, 2025 at 8:06 AM
While we very much welcome these ambitions, we now need to see the government act swiftly to bring about the change we so desperately need to see.🧵⬇️