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Supporter, today we're releasing our new Rivers at Risk report, in partnership with the Rivers Trust, setting out the latest full assessment of the state of rivers across the National Parks of England and Wales. Despite being the lifeblood of our most precious landscapes, our National Park rivers are at risk.
57% of rivers in National Parks fail to meet good ecological status, despite being over three times more likely to be healthy than rivers outside.
Sewage spills, agricultural pollution and toxic chemicals are polluting even our most treasured landscapes, with sewer overflows inside National Parks spilling more than double the average outside.
Now we know the problems, it's time to deliver solutions. With the biggest shake-up of water regulation in decades, this is the opportunity for bold action from Governments in England and Wales. You can help rescue our rivers by sending a letter today.
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Our report shows that in 2024, there were 254,808 hours sewage spilling into sensitive National Park rivers. Plus, agricultural pollution of waterways is a key pressure, particularly for coastal National Parks like the Broads and Pembrokeshire which sit downstream of intensively and industrially farmed areas.
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RESCUE OUR RIVERS
We’re demanding urgent action from Governments to finally give National Park waters the protection they deserve and implement the full recommendations from our report:
1. Prioritise the parks - Governments must recognise the international status of National Parks by making them a top priority in water reforms.
2. Strengthen the law and publish the promised regulations - New water legislation must include legally binding targets to clean up National Parks waterways.
3. Stop the sewage - All sewage treatment works in National Parks must be upgraded, supported by nature-based solutions, with strong enforcement, and proper funding.
4. Cut farm pollution - Tackle agricultural pollution through a combination of regulation and incentives.
5. Power up National Park Authorities - National Park Authorities must be supported, funded and empowered to play an even greater role in water catchment management.
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RIVER AT RISK: Lymington River, New Forest
Our Ambassador Honor Burgess shares her experience of spending time in Lymington River in this short film.
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RIVERS AT RISK IN THE NEWS
We spoke to the Guardian about our new report and the action needed to rescue our National Park rivers.
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DONATE TO OUR APPEAL
Could you show your support for National Parks and help to fund our crucial work to hold Government accountable to protect and prioritise National Park waterways?
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If we can’t protect the waters of our National Parks, we can’t claim to be serious about ending the UK’s water crisis. Thank you for supporting our work.
Harriet Gardiner
Senior Communications Officer
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Photos and graphics © used with permission. Aysgarth Falls, image © Stephen Tomlinson | River Wye, image © Millie Barlow | River Meon, image © Rose O'Neill | River Cleddau, image © Andy Davies | River Bure, image © Harriet Gardiner | Lymington River, image © Harriet Gardiner |
