Rivers Trust report finds no English rivers in good overall condition due to pollution, with 25% in poor/bad condition and all failing on chemical health.
The Rivers Trust's report reveals that no stretches of rivers in England are in good overall condition due to pollution from agriculture, water industry, and road runoff. Nearly a quarter of rivers are in poor or bad overall condition, and all English rivers fail on chemical health, with only 15% in a good ecological state. The report calls for increased investment in monitoring, stronger regulation, and a more systemic approach to managing the water system and environment, urging the public to use it to pressure local councils and MPs to improve river health.
February 26, 2024
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