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Autumn Water Watch shows disconnect between public perception and the reality of the water quality crisis

We did it! With the health of the UK’s waterways in crisis we decided to take matters into our own hands. On 14 –

Getting started: Where is my nearest freshwater?

You are at the beginning of your data-collection journey, about to discover the state of the UK’s waterways. We are so pleased to have

Watch out for waterway wildlife

From beautiful dragonflies to tiny voles, a diverse range of wildlife lives near the UK’s waterways. You may be fortunate enough to spot some

UK waterways: what are the biggest sources of pollution? And is there a solution?

Many of us are aware that the UK’s waterways are heavily polluted. However, many more of us will be shocked to discover that not

Watch out: how to spot evidence of pollution on waterways

Imagine you have just arrived at your testing site. You are eager; you are keen and you think you are ready. But although you

How does increased rainfall influence pollution in waterways?

We hate to say it, but many of us are guilty of moaning about the UK’s wet weather. Unfortunately, as the climate crisis unfolds,

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Autumn Water Watch shows disconnect between public perception and the reality of the water quality crisis

Getting started: Where is my nearest freshwater?

Watch out for waterway wildlife

UK waterways: what are the biggest sources of pollution? And is there a solution?

Watch out: how to spot evidence of pollution on waterways

How does increased rainfall influence pollution in waterways?

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