Rivers in ‘desperate’ state, campaigners warn as they urge public to act
by Emily Beament
Feb 26, 2024
3 minutes
Rivers are in a “desperate condition”, campaigners have warned as they release a report that lets the public examine the state of the UK and Ireland’s waterways.
The Rivers Trust’s online report, based on official data, highlights that no stretches of river in England are classed as in good or high condition overall, with pollution from sources including agriculture, the water industry and road runoff.
Nearly a quarter (23%) are
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