The time for change is now. We need a government that is bold in ambition and willing to fulfil its election promise to clean up our rivers, lakes and seas.
👉 READ MORE: riveractionuk.com/news/the-gov...
#rescuebritainsrivers
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#rescuebritainsrivers
The Government’s Water White Paper: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly - River Action UK
This Government’s focus on reforming the water sector is welcome and timely. Recent failings by South East Water and Thames Water have demonstrated that water companies are defective on multiple front...
riveractionuk.com
January 20, 2026 at 3:45 PM
The time for change is now. We need a government that is bold in ambition and willing to fulfil its election promise to clean up our rivers, lakes and seas.
👉 READ MORE: riveractionuk.com/news/the-gov...
#rescuebritainsrivers
👉 READ MORE: riveractionuk.com/news/the-gov...
#rescuebritainsrivers
I just signed @RiverActionUK's petition calling on political leaders to rescue our rivers and freshwaters to health for nature and people by 2030. Will you join me and add your name? #RescueBritainsRivers...
March 3, 2025 at 7:19 PM
I just signed @RiverActionUK's petition calling on political leaders to rescue our rivers and freshwaters to health for nature and people by 2030. Will you join me and add your name? #RescueBritainsRivers...
.. Only when regulation is credible, enforcement is consistent, and profit is no longer prioritised over public health and the natural world, will our rivers begin to recover. #RescueBritainsRivers #SewageScandal
October 23, 2025 at 10:14 AM
.. Only when regulation is credible, enforcement is consistent, and profit is no longer prioritised over public health and the natural world, will our rivers begin to recover. #RescueBritainsRivers #SewageScandal
I just signed @RiverActionUK's petition calling on political leaders to rescue our rivers and freshwaters to health for nature and people by 2030. Will you join me and add your name? #RescueBritainsRivers...
November 23, 2024 at 7:07 PM
I just signed @RiverActionUK's petition calling on political leaders to rescue our rivers and freshwaters to health for nature and people by 2030. Will you join me and add your name? #RescueBritainsRivers...
I just signed @RiverActionUK's petition calling on political leaders to rescue our rivers and freshwaters to health for nature and people by 2030. Will you join me and add your name? #RescueBritainsRivers via @38degrees
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November 25, 2024 at 7:42 AM
I just signed @RiverActionUK's petition calling on political leaders to rescue our rivers and freshwaters to health for nature and people by 2030. Will you join me and add your name? #RescueBritainsRivers via @38degrees
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you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/rest…
📢 Join our team!
We're seeking a dynamic and self-motivated Policy & Advocacy Manager to join our talented team of positive disruptors and community mobilisers on a mission to #RescueBritainsRivers. 👊 🌊
Closing date: 15th of September 2025.
Apply now 👉 riveractionuk.com/our-team/#jo...
We're seeking a dynamic and self-motivated Policy & Advocacy Manager to join our talented team of positive disruptors and community mobilisers on a mission to #RescueBritainsRivers. 👊 🌊
Closing date: 15th of September 2025.
Apply now 👉 riveractionuk.com/our-team/#jo...
September 2, 2025 at 2:21 PM
📢 Join our team!
We're seeking a dynamic and self-motivated Policy & Advocacy Manager to join our talented team of positive disruptors and community mobilisers on a mission to #RescueBritainsRivers. 👊 🌊
Closing date: 15th of September 2025.
Apply now 👉 riveractionuk.com/our-team/#jo...
We're seeking a dynamic and self-motivated Policy & Advocacy Manager to join our talented team of positive disruptors and community mobilisers on a mission to #RescueBritainsRivers. 👊 🌊
Closing date: 15th of September 2025.
Apply now 👉 riveractionuk.com/our-team/#jo...
🪧 Last night, communities from across London came together outside @defrauk to share the real impact of Thames Water’s pollution crisis. 💷 💩
👇 We asked what they wanted the government to remember, remember this 5th of November…
#RescueBritainsRivers @compassoffice.bsky.social
👇 We asked what they wanted the government to remember, remember this 5th of November…
#RescueBritainsRivers @compassoffice.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 3:27 PM
🪧 Last night, communities from across London came together outside @defrauk to share the real impact of Thames Water’s pollution crisis. 💷 💩
👇 We asked what they wanted the government to remember, remember this 5th of November…
#RescueBritainsRivers @compassoffice.bsky.social
👇 We asked what they wanted the government to remember, remember this 5th of November…
#RescueBritainsRivers @compassoffice.bsky.social
Hello Bluesky
Good to be here! This is us at the recent March for Clean Water in London.
‘May all waters run free and clear for this and future generations of all life’.
#SaveTheWye #RescueBritainsRivers
Good to be here! This is us at the recent March for Clean Water in London.
‘May all waters run free and clear for this and future generations of all life’.
#SaveTheWye #RescueBritainsRivers
November 14, 2024 at 8:28 AM
Hello Bluesky
Good to be here! This is us at the recent March for Clean Water in London.
‘May all waters run free and clear for this and future generations of all life’.
#SaveTheWye #RescueBritainsRivers
Good to be here! This is us at the recent March for Clean Water in London.
‘May all waters run free and clear for this and future generations of all life’.
#SaveTheWye #RescueBritainsRivers
What if every town took guardianship of its river?
That’s the idea behind Sister Rivers - a movement turning frustration into action.
👉 Check out our latest blog to read how it’s working - and how your town can join in: kit.riveractionuk.com/the-uks-firs...
#communityaction #rescuebritainsrivers
That’s the idea behind Sister Rivers - a movement turning frustration into action.
👉 Check out our latest blog to read how it’s working - and how your town can join in: kit.riveractionuk.com/the-uks-firs...
#communityaction #rescuebritainsrivers
The UK’s First Sister Rivers Partnership - River Action: River Rescue Kit
By Councillor Michael Chapman Pincher Stand on Pershore Bridge [...]
kit.riveractionuk.com
November 10, 2025 at 4:00 PM
What if every town took guardianship of its river?
That’s the idea behind Sister Rivers - a movement turning frustration into action.
👉 Check out our latest blog to read how it’s working - and how your town can join in: kit.riveractionuk.com/the-uks-firs...
#communityaction #rescuebritainsrivers
That’s the idea behind Sister Rivers - a movement turning frustration into action.
👉 Check out our latest blog to read how it’s working - and how your town can join in: kit.riveractionuk.com/the-uks-firs...
#communityaction #rescuebritainsrivers
"As the Government prepares its White Paper on water reform, it must prove it is serious about ending decades of pollution for profit."
- James Wallace, CEO of River Action, on BBC Radio 4 this morning. 🔽 #WhitePaper #rescuebritainsrivers
- James Wallace, CEO of River Action, on BBC Radio 4 this morning. 🔽 #WhitePaper #rescuebritainsrivers
January 19, 2026 at 3:27 PM
"As the Government prepares its White Paper on water reform, it must prove it is serious about ending decades of pollution for profit."
- James Wallace, CEO of River Action, on BBC Radio 4 this morning. 🔽 #WhitePaper #rescuebritainsrivers
- James Wallace, CEO of River Action, on BBC Radio 4 this morning. 🔽 #WhitePaper #rescuebritainsrivers
“Quicker and easier" fines won’t clean up our rivers.💩
£500,000 fines are pocket change to billion-pound polluters like Thames Water. 😡 💷
It’s time for the government to END the failed privatisation model & bring in real reform. #RescueBritainsRivers
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
£500,000 fines are pocket change to billion-pound polluters like Thames Water. 😡 💷
It’s time for the government to END the failed privatisation model & bring in real reform. #RescueBritainsRivers
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Fining firms for sewage spills will get 'quicker and easier', says government
The plans would see automatic fines for some offences and the burden of proof lowered for others.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 22, 2025 at 7:49 AM
“Quicker and easier" fines won’t clean up our rivers.💩
£500,000 fines are pocket change to billion-pound polluters like Thames Water. 😡 💷
It’s time for the government to END the failed privatisation model & bring in real reform. #RescueBritainsRivers
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
£500,000 fines are pocket change to billion-pound polluters like Thames Water. 😡 💷
It’s time for the government to END the failed privatisation model & bring in real reform. #RescueBritainsRivers
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
🚫 For years, wet wipes have clogged sewers, fuelled fatbergs & choked our rivers.
Removing plastic wipes from shelves is progress — but a partial ban won’t fix the problem.
Plastic or not, wet wipes don’t belong in our waterways.
🗑️Bin the wipes; protect our rivers!
#RescueBritainsRivers
Removing plastic wipes from shelves is progress — but a partial ban won’t fix the problem.
Plastic or not, wet wipes don’t belong in our waterways.
🗑️Bin the wipes; protect our rivers!
#RescueBritainsRivers
November 19, 2025 at 11:38 AM
🚫 For years, wet wipes have clogged sewers, fuelled fatbergs & choked our rivers.
Removing plastic wipes from shelves is progress — but a partial ban won’t fix the problem.
Plastic or not, wet wipes don’t belong in our waterways.
🗑️Bin the wipes; protect our rivers!
#RescueBritainsRivers
Removing plastic wipes from shelves is progress — but a partial ban won’t fix the problem.
Plastic or not, wet wipes don’t belong in our waterways.
🗑️Bin the wipes; protect our rivers!
#RescueBritainsRivers
We are delighted to welcome Dr Samir Seddougui as our Campaign Researcher. 😁
Find out why Samir is joining River Action and the role he will be playing in our mission to #RescueBritainsRivers 👉- riveractionuk.com/news/meet-dr...
Find out why Samir is joining River Action and the role he will be playing in our mission to #RescueBritainsRivers 👉- riveractionuk.com/news/meet-dr...
Meet Dr Samir Seddougui, River Action’s Campaign Researcher - River Action UK
Q1. Tell us about yourself Hi I’m Samir, I grew up in the West Midlands but have spent the last decade living in Bristol where I recently completed a PhD in Social Policy. I have always enjoyed being ...
riveractionuk.com
July 29, 2025 at 10:06 AM
We are delighted to welcome Dr Samir Seddougui as our Campaign Researcher. 😁
Find out why Samir is joining River Action and the role he will be playing in our mission to #RescueBritainsRivers 👉- riveractionuk.com/news/meet-dr...
Find out why Samir is joining River Action and the role he will be playing in our mission to #RescueBritainsRivers 👉- riveractionuk.com/news/meet-dr...
💷 £10 million upgrade. Zero improvement.😡
Last week, #citizenscientist Angela Jones recorded the highest pollution levels ever at the Usk sewage treatment works.👇
THIS is why citizen science matters. An “upgrade” that entrenches pollution is NOT progress.
#EndSewagePollution #rescuebritainsrivers
Last week, #citizenscientist Angela Jones recorded the highest pollution levels ever at the Usk sewage treatment works.👇
THIS is why citizen science matters. An “upgrade” that entrenches pollution is NOT progress.
#EndSewagePollution #rescuebritainsrivers
January 26, 2026 at 9:48 AM
💷 £10 million upgrade. Zero improvement.😡
Last week, #citizenscientist Angela Jones recorded the highest pollution levels ever at the Usk sewage treatment works.👇
THIS is why citizen science matters. An “upgrade” that entrenches pollution is NOT progress.
#EndSewagePollution #rescuebritainsrivers
Last week, #citizenscientist Angela Jones recorded the highest pollution levels ever at the Usk sewage treatment works.👇
THIS is why citizen science matters. An “upgrade” that entrenches pollution is NOT progress.
#EndSewagePollution #rescuebritainsrivers
2/2. Ministers must now act decisively. With the Government due to publish its long-awaited report on reforming the water sector, we will be watching closely to see whether they deliver the measures needed to #rescuebritainsrivers & end pollution for profit. ❌ 💷 💩
www.theoep.org.uk/news/oep-con...
www.theoep.org.uk/news/oep-con...
OEP confirms possible failures to comply with key laws in place to protect and improve water quality | Office for Environmental Protection
www.theoep.org.uk
January 8, 2026 at 4:26 PM
2/2. Ministers must now act decisively. With the Government due to publish its long-awaited report on reforming the water sector, we will be watching closely to see whether they deliver the measures needed to #rescuebritainsrivers & end pollution for profit. ❌ 💷 💩
www.theoep.org.uk/news/oep-con...
www.theoep.org.uk/news/oep-con...
🚨NEWS: The Government failed to produce its plans for the future of water by a Christmas target and Labour is accused of “lower energy than a sloth.”
READ MORE: 🔽 @dailyexpressnews.bsky.social
#rescuebritainsrivers
www.express.co.uk/news/politic...
READ MORE: 🔽 @dailyexpressnews.bsky.social
#rescuebritainsrivers
www.express.co.uk/news/politic...
'There's a public health crisis but sloth Starmer is so slow to do anything'
The Government failed to produce its plans for the future of water by a Christmas target and Labour is accused of lower energy than a sloth.
www.express.co.uk
January 12, 2026 at 9:07 AM
🚨NEWS: The Government failed to produce its plans for the future of water by a Christmas target and Labour is accused of “lower energy than a sloth.”
READ MORE: 🔽 @dailyexpressnews.bsky.social
#rescuebritainsrivers
www.express.co.uk/news/politic...
READ MORE: 🔽 @dailyexpressnews.bsky.social
#rescuebritainsrivers
www.express.co.uk/news/politic...
I just signed @RiverActionUK's petition calling on political leaders to rescue our rivers and freshwaters to health for nature and people by 2030. Will you join me and add your name? #RescueBritainsRivers...
March 3, 2025 at 7:40 PM
I just signed @RiverActionUK's petition calling on political leaders to rescue our rivers and freshwaters to health for nature and people by 2030. Will you join me and add your name? #RescueBritainsRivers...
I just signed @RiverActionUK's petition calling on political leaders to rescue our rivers and freshwaters to health for nature and people by 2030. Will you join me and add your name? #RescueBritainsRivers...
November 17, 2024 at 9:47 AM
I just signed @RiverActionUK's petition calling on political leaders to rescue our rivers and freshwaters to health for nature and people by 2030. Will you join me and add your name? #RescueBritainsRivers...
I just signed @RiverActionUK's petition calling on political leaders to rescue our rivers and freshwaters to health for nature and people by 2030. Will you join me and add your name? #RescueBritainsRivers...
November 22, 2024 at 12:44 AM
I just signed @RiverActionUK's petition calling on political leaders to rescue our rivers and freshwaters to health for nature and people by 2030. Will you join me and add your name? #RescueBritainsRivers...
I just signed @RiverActionUK's petition calling on political leaders to rescue our rivers and freshwaters to health for nature and people by 2030. Will you join me and add your name? #RescueBritainsRivers...
February 7, 2025 at 3:02 AM
I just signed @RiverActionUK's petition calling on political leaders to rescue our rivers and freshwaters to health for nature and people by 2030. Will you join me and add your name? #RescueBritainsRivers...
⚠️Thames Water needs urgent action – public needs to know what comes next.👇
An exclusive in today’s Daily Express, written by Dr Samir Seddougui - River Action’s Campaigns Analyst.
👉READ MORE: riveractionuk.com/news/project...
#EndSewagePollution #RescueBritainsRivers
An exclusive in today’s Daily Express, written by Dr Samir Seddougui - River Action’s Campaigns Analyst.
👉READ MORE: riveractionuk.com/news/project...
#EndSewagePollution #RescueBritainsRivers
October 28, 2025 at 10:21 AM
⚠️Thames Water needs urgent action – public needs to know what comes next.👇
An exclusive in today’s Daily Express, written by Dr Samir Seddougui - River Action’s Campaigns Analyst.
👉READ MORE: riveractionuk.com/news/project...
#EndSewagePollution #RescueBritainsRivers
An exclusive in today’s Daily Express, written by Dr Samir Seddougui - River Action’s Campaigns Analyst.
👉READ MORE: riveractionuk.com/news/project...
#EndSewagePollution #RescueBritainsRivers
🗣️ “A key part of the role is helping connect legal expertise with grassroots action.”
Please join us in welcoming Christian Fuller, River Action’s new Legal Coordinator. ⚖️
Find out more about his work to #RescueBritainsRivers in the blog below - riveractionuk.com/news/meet-ch...
Please join us in welcoming Christian Fuller, River Action’s new Legal Coordinator. ⚖️
Find out more about his work to #RescueBritainsRivers in the blog below - riveractionuk.com/news/meet-ch...
Meet Christian Fuller, River Action’s new Legal Coordinator - River Action UK
Q1. Tell us about yourself Hi, I’m Christian, and I’ve recently joined River Action as Legal Coordinator. I grew up in Conwy, where the Eryri National Park was a constant part of my life. Those early ...
riveractionuk.com
January 22, 2026 at 2:38 PM
🗣️ “A key part of the role is helping connect legal expertise with grassroots action.”
Please join us in welcoming Christian Fuller, River Action’s new Legal Coordinator. ⚖️
Find out more about his work to #RescueBritainsRivers in the blog below - riveractionuk.com/news/meet-ch...
Please join us in welcoming Christian Fuller, River Action’s new Legal Coordinator. ⚖️
Find out more about his work to #RescueBritainsRivers in the blog below - riveractionuk.com/news/meet-ch...
NEWS! Ofwat letting water firms charge twice to tackle sewage, court to hear 👇👇
River Action is bringing legal action against the water regulator over who should foot bill for firms’ past failures to invest.
READ MORE: theguardian.com/environment/...
#RescueBritainsRivers
River Action is bringing legal action against the water regulator over who should foot bill for firms’ past failures to invest.
READ MORE: theguardian.com/environment/...
#RescueBritainsRivers
Ofwat letting water firms charge twice to tackle sewage, court to hear
River Action bringing legal action against water regulator over who should foot bill for firms’ past failures to invest
theguardian.com
November 4, 2025 at 9:35 AM
NEWS! Ofwat letting water firms charge twice to tackle sewage, court to hear 👇👇
River Action is bringing legal action against the water regulator over who should foot bill for firms’ past failures to invest.
READ MORE: theguardian.com/environment/...
#RescueBritainsRivers
River Action is bringing legal action against the water regulator over who should foot bill for firms’ past failures to invest.
READ MORE: theguardian.com/environment/...
#RescueBritainsRivers
✨ We are absolutely delighted to welcome Ellie Roxburgh as Policy and Advocacy Manager at River Action!
Find out more about Ellie, and the role she will play in our mission #RescueBritainsRivers, in our latest blog: riveractionuk.com/news/meet-el...
Find out more about Ellie, and the role she will play in our mission #RescueBritainsRivers, in our latest blog: riveractionuk.com/news/meet-el...
Meet Ellie Roxburgh, River Action’s new Policy and Advocacy Manager - River Action UK
Q1. Tell us about yourself My name is Ellie, and I am the new Policy and Advocacy Manager at River Action! I am really excited to join such a dynamic and impactful organisation at such a critical time...
riveractionuk.com
January 6, 2026 at 11:26 AM
✨ We are absolutely delighted to welcome Ellie Roxburgh as Policy and Advocacy Manager at River Action!
Find out more about Ellie, and the role she will play in our mission #RescueBritainsRivers, in our latest blog: riveractionuk.com/news/meet-el...
Find out more about Ellie, and the role she will play in our mission #RescueBritainsRivers, in our latest blog: riveractionuk.com/news/meet-el...