End river pollution
The UK is ranked as one of the worst countries in Europe for water quality, with pollution beyond legal limits caused by a toxic cocktail of sewage and agricultural pollution.
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Water pollution rules expected to be weakened by the Government today
Today, the Government is expected to announce a process for weakening the legislation on water pollution to allow more housebuilding. Rivers – already under huge pressure from sewage and farm…
New report reveals pollution is biggest threat to wildlife on our waterways
- Beautiful, freshwater habitats that are home to an abundance of wildlife are being devastated by agricultural waste, raw sewage and pollution from abandoned mines, according to a new report …
The headline Government doesn’t want you to see – “No.10 to end ban on pollution”
Rumours abound that UK Government is considering relaxing rules that prevent polluting development. But whilst press lines on ending the ‘housing moratoria’ may cut through with some supporters,…
Nutrient neutrality works: pollution rules don't block housebuilding
The Government wants to ditch laws that require housebuilders not to harm rivers. But we know these rules work – they enable houses to be built and rivers to be protected. Here’s how, writes Ali…
Stop unsustainable fishing, development, farm pollution, plastic and noise from blighting UK seas, say The Wildlife Trusts
UK Government must honour commitments at global oceans summit
Will the Environment Act wastewater target deliver pollution-kicking, or box-ticking?
Water policy manager Ali Morse looks at why the target could fail to deliver improvements in the chalk stream reaches where it’s most needed.
South Swale
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This reserve is home to thousands of wildfowl and waders in winter, and some very special plants in summer.
Wood sage
Despite having the familiar sage-green leaves, Wood sage has very little scent, so is not a good cooking herb. It can be found on acidic soils on sand dunes, heaths and cliffs, and along woodland…
Survey suggests pollution, land use change and flooding are a public concern for nature, but worry about sea level rise also surges for younger people
Climate change is threatening our natural world and adapting to its impacts is extremely important. Eleanor Johnston (Climate Change Manager) talks through some recent findings on public…
Breeding Bird Volunteer Surveyor - Mid Swale
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Are you a keen birder who could put their skills to use and contribute to Yorkshire Wildlife Trust monitoring? Do you love early mornings, gorgeous sunrises, and exceptional wildlife sightings? If…
Roaming Wednesday Team - Swale and Medway
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To work alongside an existing group of enthusiastic volunteers to help manage a number of reserves across West Kent.