💧Thames21 works to transform London and the Thames Basin into a healthier, more climate-resilient region with rivers that everyone can enjoy.💧https://bsky.app/profile/thames21.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/thames21.bsky.social/post/3mttlmm6fds2bGreat to see our work featured on @itvnews.bsky.social online today. 📺 Thank you to ITV for covering our joint report with the @riverroding.bsky.social, which estimates that around 600 million litres of sewage-contaminated water enter the River Roding and its tributaries every year. 🧵⬇️ 📸 - ITV24 Aug 2026 15:11 +0000at://did:plc:urs2ftv52vbktqleltclnkqu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mttlmm6fds2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/thames21.bsky.social/post/3mttfl3b6es27This World Water Week, we want to draw attention to our rivers. We all want clean, healthy rivers and thriving surrounding landscapes, yet our rivers are under increasing pressure.🧵⬇️24 Aug 2026 13:22 +0000at://did:plc:urs2ftv52vbktqleltclnkqu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mttfl3b6es27https://bsky.app/profile/thames21.bsky.social/post/3mtj6ukd7q22dAround 600 million litres of sewage-contaminated water are estimated to enter the River Roding and its tributaries every year via unpermitted and previously unmonitored outfalls, according to a new report by Thames21 and the @riverroding.bsky.social Trust.🧵⬇️20 Aug 2026 11:56 +0000at://did:plc:urs2ftv52vbktqleltclnkqu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtj6ukd7q22dhttps://bsky.app/profile/thames21.bsky.social/post/3msxv3ia3qs2y💧Learn more and gather data on plastic pollution in the Thames with us! 🗓️Join us on the 19th August at the historic Queenhithe site in the City of London for a hands-on citizen science session. 🔗https://book.plinth.org.uk/e/daoQGu8IVRurMy15LI8k #thames21 #citizenscience13 Aug 2026 14:45 +0000at://did:plc:urs2ftv52vbktqleltclnkqu/app.bsky.feed.post/3msxv3ia3qs2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/thames21.bsky.social/post/3msuu7npwvk22📣We still have a few spaces left in our next Urban Riverfly training session! 🗓️Join us on the 18th August in Ealing to learn how to identify key pollution-sensitive invertebrates that are a river’s natural health indicators. 🦐 🔗https://book.plinth.org.uk/e/gPGZKYDM6CJ4z8dGnTCE #thames2112 Aug 2026 09:52 +0000at://did:plc:urs2ftv52vbktqleltclnkqu/app.bsky.feed.post/3msuu7npwvk22https://bsky.app/profile/thames21.bsky.social/post/3mspxntrwak2nIt was lovely to step back in time and uncover some of the fascinating secrets of the River Thames at the Mudlarking Exhibition at Fulham Pier. Here, you can watch mudlark Fran-Joy Sibthorpe being interviewed by us about some of her fascinating discoveries.🧵⬇️10 Aug 2026 11:10 +0000at://did:plc:urs2ftv52vbktqleltclnkqu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mspxntrwak2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/thames21.bsky.social/post/3msfz5afsgs2cOnly 14.3% of England’s rivers, lakes and coastal waters are in good ecological health, new figures from the Environment Agency has revealed. 🧵 shorturl.at/u0MOh06 Aug 2026 12:10 +0000at://did:plc:urs2ftv52vbktqleltclnkqu/app.bsky.feed.post/3msfz5afsgs2chttps://bsky.app/profile/thames21.bsky.social/post/3msdese5aoc2uWe are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of 14-year-old Banta Sillah, who died at Millwall Outer Dock. Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with Banta’s family, friends, and everyone affected by this heartbreaking loss. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/boy-drowns-thames-river-swimming-millwall-outer-dock-heatwave-b1292313.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawTf9zxwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4MPAd9A3XcF7Oiodx8AV5fUrb0BlOhraydKnXbqTmWNrmJtmD7--Im-JxkGg_aem_0xdT8eKd7_kye49MXe89zQ05 Aug 2026 11:01 +0000at://did:plc:urs2ftv52vbktqleltclnkqu/app.bsky.feed.post/3msdese5aoc2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/thames21.bsky.social/post/3msd46wl5u227💧 The River Crane is free from its concrete channel! 🎊Come celebrate its restoration at Mereway Nature Park with a family day out on 8th Aug! Led by @zslofficial.bsky.social, @richmondcouncil.bsky.social & Friends of the River Crane, supported by Thames21's EMPOWER Rivers Grant. #thames2105 Aug 2026 08:27 +0000at://did:plc:urs2ftv52vbktqleltclnkqu/app.bsky.feed.post/3msd46wl5u227https://bsky.app/profile/thames21.bsky.social/post/3msapbv4ukk2yWe joined BBC Oxford earlier today to discuss the urgent need to better prepare our rivers for the growing impacts of the climate crisis, from increasing droughts to more frequent and severe flooding. 🧵⬇️ 📸 - BBC Oxford04 Aug 2026 09:30 +0000at://did:plc:urs2ftv52vbktqleltclnkqu/app.bsky.feed.post/3msapbv4ukk2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/thames21.bsky.social/post/3msao4jus3c2yOur Communications Manager, Liz Gyekye, joined BBC Radio Oxford earlier today to represent Thames21 and discuss the urgent need to better prepare our rivers for the growing impacts of the climate crisis. Listen from 07:15 in.🧵⬇️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/live/bbc_radio_oxford04 Aug 2026 09:10 +0000at://did:plc:urs2ftv52vbktqleltclnkqu/app.bsky.feed.post/3msao4jus3c2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/thames21.bsky.social/post/3mrs6ggj4rs27📄The Mayor of London’s Clean and Healthy Rivers Plan represents a significant opportunity to restore London’s waterways as thriving natural assets for people and wildlife.29 Jul 2026 14:51 +0000at://did:plc:urs2ftv52vbktqleltclnkqu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrs6ggj4rs27https://bsky.app/profile/thames21.bsky.social/post/3mrpjktteqc2oThames21 and Ladywell Fields User Group would love to hear your thoughts, answer your questions, and share ideas on the upcoming River Restoration Project and Nature Recovery Plan. 📍 Fields Café, Ladywell Fields 📅 Saturday 1 August ⏰ 10am-1pm #Thames21 #RiverRavensbourne28 Jul 2026 13:33 +0000at://did:plc:urs2ftv52vbktqleltclnkqu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrpjktteqc2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/thames21.bsky.social/post/3mrp7ozg2z22hRiver Pool pollution incident - update A major pollution incident affected approximately 3km of the River Pool between Cator Park and its confluence with the River Ravensbourne, last month. The incident resulted in significant fish mortality. 🧵⬇️ 📷-Emma Jackson28 Jul 2026 10:36 +0000at://did:plc:urs2ftv52vbktqleltclnkqu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrp7ozg2z22hhttps://bsky.app/profile/thames21.bsky.social/post/3mrmtubd54k2jWorld Drowning Prevention Day took place over the weekend. Our rivers and blue spaces are beautiful places to enjoy, but they can still pose serious risks, even when the water looks safe. ⬇️🧵27 Jul 2026 11:59 +0000at://did:plc:urs2ftv52vbktqleltclnkqu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrmtubd54k2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/thames21.bsky.social/post/3mrcme5yu422z🧪At Thames21, data is at the heart of our work to protect and restore rivers. With the support of our incredible volunteers and citizen scientists, we collect vital information on everything from riverflies to barriers that impact the health of our waterways.⬇️23 Jul 2026 10:18 +0000at://did:plc:urs2ftv52vbktqleltclnkqu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrcme5yu422zhttps://bsky.app/profile/thames21.bsky.social/post/3mr7vqhkb2k2sIs the Ravensbourne your local river? 🌊 Join our free Water Quality Monitoring training on 8th Aug at Creekside Discovery Centre! Make a positive impact as a citizen scientist. 🔗https://www.thames21.org.uk/event/become-an-aquatracker-water-quality-monitoring-course-deptford-creek/ #thames2122 Jul 2026 08:28 +0000at://did:plc:urs2ftv52vbktqleltclnkqu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr7vqhkb2k2shttps://bsky.app/profile/thames21.bsky.social/post/3mr5drgy4522nMeet Chana - one of the amazing volunteers helping to protect our local waterways. Chana recently joined our Dollis Brook river restoration event, where she worked alongside a fantastic team of volunteers to care for this valuable blue space. 🧵⬇️21 Jul 2026 08:01 +0000at://did:plc:urs2ftv52vbktqleltclnkqu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr5drgy4522nhttps://bsky.app/profile/thames21.bsky.social/post/3mqwxuau2is2eGreat to see Thames21 featured on @itvlondon news earlier this evening. A big thank you to ITV News London for featuring our Gores Brook community volunteering event and helping to shine a light on the importance of protecting and restoring our local rivers.🧵⬇️ 📷-ITV London18 Jul 2026 19:12 +0000at://did:plc:urs2ftv52vbktqleltclnkqu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqwxuau2is2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/thames21.bsky.social/post/3mqr6watpds2aA huge thank you to our fantastic volunteers for rolling up their sleeves to tackle Himalayan balsam, clear litter from Dollis Brook, and litter-pick the Dollis Valley Greenwalk. Your hard work helps protect this valuable local waterway. 💚🌿🧵⬇️16 Jul 2026 12:02 +0000at://did:plc:urs2ftv52vbktqleltclnkqu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqr6watpds2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/thames21.bsky.social/post/3mqr2cr36dc2sOur team were lucky enough to spot signs of otter activity during a recent visit to the Banbury Flood Alleviation Scheme (FAS). 🧵⬇️16 Jul 2026 10:40 +0000at://did:plc:urs2ftv52vbktqleltclnkqu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqr2cr36dc2shttps://bsky.app/profile/thames21.bsky.social/post/3mqjhiky7p22s🌱 Help restore Dollis Brook! Join Thames21 for a Himalayan balsam removal session and give this beautiful North London waterway space to thrive. 📅 Tue 13 July | 🕙 10am–2pm 📍 Longland Drive, N20 8HH Drop in for as little or as long as you can! #DollisBrook #NorthLondon #RiverRestoration #Volunteer13 Jul 2026 10:15 +0000at://did:plc:urs2ftv52vbktqleltclnkqu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqjhiky7p22shttps://bsky.app/profile/thames21.bsky.social/post/3mqc6vsmt7k2lBig Ben and the Houses of Parliament have officially been crowned the UK's finest view, according to a new survey. The iconic London landmarks topped the poll, with 38% of the 2,000 Britons surveyed naming them as the country's most spectacular sight. ⬇️🧵 📸 - Ben Fitzpatrick10 Jul 2026 12:52 +0000at://did:plc:urs2ftv52vbktqleltclnkqu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqc6vsmt7k2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/thames21.bsky.social/post/3mq7h3skwlk2w🌡️As temperatures rise into the double digits across London this week, many of us will reach for a fan or a shady spot to stay cool. But while we find ways to beat the heat, our rivers are facing their own challenges and they need our support. 🧵⬇️09 Jul 2026 10:41 +0000at://did:plc:urs2ftv52vbktqleltclnkqu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq7h3skwlk2whttps://bsky.app/profile/thames21.bsky.social/post/3mq4pzsan2c2bWant to lead volunteers and help improve our rivers? 🌊 Join our FREE "Leading Action for Healthy Rivers" training in Luton! 🗓️ 12th July 📚 Learn event planning, safety & more. 🔗 https://book.plinth.org.uk/e/0HVYWzahniHXYi22V0NN #thames2108 Jul 2026 08:43 +0000at://did:plc:urs2ftv52vbktqleltclnkqu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq4pzsan2c2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/thames21.bsky.social/post/3mq2klhjelc2b💙A huge thank you to all of our incredible volunteers who dedicate their time and energy to helping us improve rivers across London and the Thames Basin. Your passion and commitment make a real difference, and we couldn't do it without you. 💙 🧵⬇️07 Jul 2026 12:00 +0000at://did:plc:urs2ftv52vbktqleltclnkqu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq2klhjelc2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/thames21.bsky.social/post/3mq2jz3hfrk2rBoats, birds, and beautiful buildings on a sunny day near Lambeth Bridge; what more could you ask for? Explore this fantastic article by Thames blogger Patricia Stoughton as she shares her reflections on a glorious June day spent beside the River Thames. 🧵⬇️07 Jul 2026 11:50 +0000at://did:plc:urs2ftv52vbktqleltclnkqu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq2jz3hfrk2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/thames21.bsky.social/post/3mpxrcb5yyc2iCongratulations to all the England football players on a fantastic victory over Mexico to book their place in the quarter-finals. Once again, we're giving a special shout-out to some England players who represent clubs based close to the Thames and its tributaries. 🧵⬇️06 Jul 2026 09:22 +0000at://did:plc:urs2ftv52vbktqleltclnkqu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpxrcb5yyc2i