3/4 of UK rivers found in poor ecological health during the Great UK WaterBlitz campaign.

3/4 of UK rivers found in poor ecological health by citizen scientists during the Great UK WaterBlitz campaign by Earthwatch Europe. Thousands of volunteers collected 1,300 datasets between June 7 and 10, testing for nitrate and phosphate, common in waste, sewage, and agricultural runoff. High nutrient levels can cause excess plant and algal growth, high bacteria levels, and decreased oxygen for plants and animals.

June 23, 2024
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