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💧Thames21 works to transform London and the Thames Basin into a healthier, more climate-resilient region with rivers that everyone can enjoy.💧
@thames21.bsky.socialCommunities can also play a vital role by joining our volunteers and helping to protect and restore their local rivers for people and wildlife. Join Thames21's army of volunteers and take part in one of our community events here: www.thames21.org.uk/events/
@thames21.bsky.socialThere are solutions, but we need action. 💧 Water companies must invest more in infrastructure. ⚖️ Regulators must hold them to account. 🏛️ Government must introduce stronger laws to improve water quality and protect the health of our rivers.⬇️
@thames21.bsky.socialBut our rivers face growing pressure from sewage, plastic pollution, road run off, drought and flooding. ⬇️
@thames21.bsky.social🏡 Earlier this week, World Habitat Day was marked, reminding us that everyone deserves a healthy place to call home.Healthy rivers are part of that. The Thames and its tributaries support wildlife and give communities space to connect with nature. 🌿🧵⬇️
@thames21.bsky.social🚮 Consumers need to dispose of non-plastic wet wipes properly - bin it, don’t flush it!
@thames21.bsky.socialBut there’s still plenty of work to do. 🧤 Manufacturers need to provide genuinely plastic-free alternatives. 💧 Water companies must keep investing in sewage infrastructure, reduce reliance on sewage overflows and install more screens to stop wet wipes entering our rivers.⬇️
@thames21.bsky.socialAnd now, there’s been a major step forward! 🎉 New UK rules will ban plastic-containing wet wipes in England from 2027.⬇️
@thames21.bsky.social📅 Sunday 11th October
⏰ 10:00am–2:00pm
Sign up here: www.thames21.org.uk/event/big-we...
For years, Thames21 and our amazing volunteers have been campaigning for plastic-free wet wipes - collecting evidence, raising awareness and calling for change. ⬇️
📸 - Jill Mead
@thames21.bsky.socialWant to get hands-on and help protect the Thames? Join us on the foreshore by Hammersmith Bridge for our Autumn Big Wet Wipe Count, where we’ll be counting sewage-based wet wipes and gathering important evidence about pollution in our river. 🧵⬇️
@thames21.bsky.socialUK Black History Month starts today. This #BlackHistoryMonth, we want to highlight the often-unexplored relationship between Black people and the River Thames, while updating our 2025 article. www.thames21.org.uk/2026/10/blac...
@thames21.bsky.socialPart of the local community? Please check out our community volunteering events via our events page on our website here: www.thames21.org.uk/events/
@thames21.bsky.socialNone of the city’s rivers are in good health, and the region faces increasing challenges from climate change, nature loss and rising social inequality. But solutions exist, and together we can make a difference. Come and join us in helping to protect your local river. 🧵⬇️
@thames21.bsky.socialLook and you will find. 👀 It’s amazing what wildlife can be spotted in urban river environments. Can you spot the moorhen here? As an environmental charity, Thames21 works to transform London and the Thames Basin into a healthier, more climate-resilient region, with rivers that everyone can enjoy.🧵⬇️
@thames21.bsky.socialGet active and connect with nature at Thames Road Wetland!🌾
➡️Join our next volunteering day on the 16th Oct. We’ll be carrying out vegetation management tasks to improve habitat for the unique species that call the wetland home.
🔗https://book.plinth.org.uk/e/0WCJmk9xkzaAmCNTk2TC
@insidecroydon.bsky.socialReposted by @thames21.bsky.socialNorbury Brook River Revive Saturday, Thornton Heath, Sep 26 insidecroydon.com/2026/09/24/n... #Croydon #Norbury @thames21.bsky.social @litterfreenorbury.bsky.social
@thames21.bsky.social🍂Our volunteer events at Oxleas Woods, in Greenwich, are back for the new season.
🗓️There will be three sessions next week: on 29th & 30th Sep, and on 1st Oct.
Get active, meet new people and help us boost local biodiversity!
@thames21.bsky.socialAutumn Big River Watch 2026 ends tomorrow night!
You don’t need to be beside a river to take part. Explore trail camera footage from Beale Park and spot wildlife, plants, water changes and pollution. Thanks to support from Mend the Gap.
📱More info here: youtu.be/DWM5DRiAKOc?...
@thames21.bsky.social🌊💙 You don't need to live near a river to help protect one.
Watch trail camera footage from 🌿 Withymead Nature Reserve on the River Thames, record what you spot 🐦💧🚯, and upload your observations via the #BigRiverWatch app. Big thanks to Mend The Gap.
📹https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ex5QOXDYMiw
@thames21.bsky.social🌿💧 Ready to make a difference?
Get stuck in, make new friends and help protect your local river this week! 💚
Everyone’s welcome. Find an event & sign up: thames21.org.uk/events/
@chrisrosebxwild.bsky.socialReposted by @thames21.bsky.social#ThamesRdWetland managed by @thames21.bsky.social volunteers, has had 6 additional species of Odonata in the last 12 months, in part due to increased observer effort. Now at 20. We need occasional extra help managing vegetation - next session for this Fri 16th Oct book.plinth.org.uk/e/0WCJmk9xkz...
