Cotswolds Rivers Trust, caring for and conserving the wild brown trout rivers of the Cotswolds ANOB
DRINKABLE RIVERS
Thames Walk starting 17th September, The Source of th Thames, Kemble, Cirencester, GL7 6NY, midday
Drinkable Rivers
Founder Li An Phoa and her partner Maarten van der Schaaf are walking the Thames Path in September and October. They are recruiting volunteers to join them on their walk to raise awareness of the poor river quality in the UK.
Local Engagement
Invitations have been sent to local residents, school teachers to join the walk. Drinkable Rivers hopes to engage with school children, farmers, anglers, teachers, rowers, journalists, politicians and environmentalists as they walk.
Advocacy
Social media, online and publication of daily water quality measurements underpin this challenge to create a strong story. Reaching out to spread the word about the crisis in river water quality and the poor enforcement of water standards.
Kick off to the challenge 17th September 2023
The Thames Source, Kemble, GL7 6NY, midday
You can find much more information about Drinkable Rivers, the diary of events and how to contact the organisers to join in on the walk at https://drinkablerivers.org/what-we-do/river-walks/drinkable-thames-2023/
Contact Debbie Cambell for more information about the picnic and Cotswolds Rivers Trust involvement.
Why are Cotswolds Rivers Trust supporting this challenge?
We are in the middle of a biodiversity crisis and climate emergency. We are witnessing loss of habitat, collapse of ecosystems and systematic pollution of our rivers. We are fighting for a future where our children and grandchildren can enjoy healthy and vibrant rivers teaming with aquatic life. There is a growing awareness of the level of pollution and illegal discharge of sewage effluent into our rivers, identified as the main cause of a collapse in river water quality. This initiative helps to raise that awareness further and to make river health a priority for government.
