You can contact DEFRA:
Department for Environment,Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA)
CCU 4th Floor
Ergon House
Horseferry Road
London
SW1P 2AL
Email: helpline@defra.gsi,gov.uk
Website: www.defra.gov.uk
Thanks!
Friday 30 March 2012
"Love Your River" - a new initiative
from Waterscape
Do you love your river?
30th Mar 2012
How much do you love your local river? Enough to make changes to your lifestyle to protect it? That's the question being asked of everyone following the launch of a groundbreaking campaign to raise public awareness about the link between the health of our rivers and our own water use.
The ‘Love Your River’ campaign is being launched and backed by Defra, the National Trust, the Environment Agency, the Wildlife Trusts, Keep Britain Tidy, water companies and Waterwise, to promote the value and benefits of our rivers to our everyday life.
The need to protect our rivers has become more urgent in light of droughts being declared in various parts of the country, with some of southern Yorkshire joining the list of drought affected areas this week.
The campaign will concentrate on the issues that affect rivers and encourage people to think about:
• how the water we use in our homes or businesses affects the water in our local river;
• how the pollutants we dump down our drains harms our local water;
• the fact that there is likely to be less water available for people and businesses in the future and the knock-on effect this will have on the natural world around the river; and
• how we could get by with less in the event of drought measures in our areas.
Celebrating the importance of rivers
The ‘Love Your River’ campaign is not just about educating people about the difficulties that many rivers face. It is also about celebrating the importance of rivers to local people – for their health, well-being, leisure and sport. It’s about recognising the great work that local groups already do to look after their rivers. It’s about honouring the community spirit and the inspirational individuals who give up their time and energy to improve their local environment.
Speaking from the River Itchen at the launch of the ‘Love Your River’ campaign, Rivers Minister Richard Benyon said:
“We all love our rivers. They are the lifeblood of our country. They’ve shaped our landscape, and our towns and cities have been designed around them. They are vitally important for our everyday lives and our environment, and we’ve all got a role to play in making sure our rivers are as healthy as they can be.
“I hope the ‘Love Your River’ campaign will inspire people to value their local rivers and take action to look after them. It’s especially important that we care for our rivers when they’re facing the added pressure of drought, as well as the constant threats they face from over–use and pollution. The fact that so many organisations have come together to back this campaign shows the depth of feeling about this issue, and the importance we all place on making sure our actions don’t damage our rivers.”
Do you love your river?
30th Mar 2012
How much do you love your local river? Enough to make changes to your lifestyle to protect it? That's the question being asked of everyone following the launch of a groundbreaking campaign to raise public awareness about the link between the health of our rivers and our own water use.
The ‘Love Your River’ campaign is being launched and backed by Defra, the National Trust, the Environment Agency, the Wildlife Trusts, Keep Britain Tidy, water companies and Waterwise, to promote the value and benefits of our rivers to our everyday life.
The need to protect our rivers has become more urgent in light of droughts being declared in various parts of the country, with some of southern Yorkshire joining the list of drought affected areas this week.
The campaign will concentrate on the issues that affect rivers and encourage people to think about:
• how the water we use in our homes or businesses affects the water in our local river;
• how the pollutants we dump down our drains harms our local water;
• the fact that there is likely to be less water available for people and businesses in the future and the knock-on effect this will have on the natural world around the river; and
• how we could get by with less in the event of drought measures in our areas.
Celebrating the importance of rivers
The ‘Love Your River’ campaign is not just about educating people about the difficulties that many rivers face. It is also about celebrating the importance of rivers to local people – for their health, well-being, leisure and sport. It’s about recognising the great work that local groups already do to look after their rivers. It’s about honouring the community spirit and the inspirational individuals who give up their time and energy to improve their local environment.
Speaking from the River Itchen at the launch of the ‘Love Your River’ campaign, Rivers Minister Richard Benyon said:
“We all love our rivers. They are the lifeblood of our country. They’ve shaped our landscape, and our towns and cities have been designed around them. They are vitally important for our everyday lives and our environment, and we’ve all got a role to play in making sure our rivers are as healthy as they can be.
“I hope the ‘Love Your River’ campaign will inspire people to value their local rivers and take action to look after them. It’s especially important that we care for our rivers when they’re facing the added pressure of drought, as well as the constant threats they face from over–use and pollution. The fact that so many organisations have come together to back this campaign shows the depth of feeling about this issue, and the importance we all place on making sure our actions don’t damage our rivers.”
Contact Thames Water for Information about the Restoration of River Life at the River Crane
Thames Water polluted the River Crane on 29 October 2011. There has been no further announcement about when they expect to restore river life. You can express your views to:
Martin Baggs
Chief Executive Officer
RWE Thames Water
Clearway Court
Vastern Road
Reading
Berkshire
RG1 8DB
Thank you!
Make Your Views Known to The Environment Agency
You can write to The Environment Agency to express your concerns about the pollution of the River Crane and ask when they expect the river life to be restored:
Dr Paul Leinester
Chief Executive
The Environment Agency
Rio House
Waterside Drive
Aztec West
Almondsbury
Bristol
BS324UD
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)