Environment

Discussions on aquatic ecosystems and environmental stewardship, fostering a deeper connection with our natural waters.

Can we make London’s rivers swimmable?

The London Assembly Environment Committee is investigating the question of how to make London's rivers swimmable through a series of…
A momentous day: the March For Clean Water

Digital editor Abi Whyte joined 15,000 other blue-clad protestors for a defiant and uplifting rally in Parliament Square, London
Step out of your comfort zone this winter

Environment charity The Rivers Trust reminds us of the empowering nature of outdoor swimming in the colder months, and how…
Volunteer and get fit!

Rebecca Duncan from the Rivers Trust shares how volunteering outdoors is not only a great physical workout, it's great for…
It’s the Big River Watch this week

During one of your swims this week (6-12 September) you can help provide a large-scale picture of river health by…
The Adventures of Scout

What inspired three ocean loving engineers to create a series of fun rhyming children’s books?
Status flow

How important is bathing water status in the fight against pollution? Rowan Clarke finds out.
Your poo is needed! Take part in a river swimming study

A new study is recruiting participants to shed light on how wild swimmers might acquire antibiotic-resistant bacteria, also known as…
The Big Windermere Survey launches crowdfunder to help continue its water quality research

The Big Windermere Survey has launched a crowdfunding campaign to help continue its vital water quality research on England's largest…
Why does it always rain on me?

Is red sky at night really a shepherd’s delight? If cows are sitting down, will it rain? These questions and…
What are sneaker waves?

Also known as a sleeper wave, a sneaker wave is a disproportionately large coastal wave that can appear without warning.
The Rivers Trust responds to the designation of 22 bathing sites

Following a record number of river bathing sites being proposed for designation earlier this year, the Government has announced that…
Sports unite for cleaner water

Seven national governing bodies of water-based sports have announced they are forming an alliance calling for clean open water across…
UK marine life unveiled in stunning Earth Day showcase

To mark Earth Day (22 April), the Marine Conservation Society has unveiled a vibrant display of photographs that graphically highlights…
Swimmers wanted for river quality monitoring

Wildfish needs citizen science volunteers for SmartRivers
Outdoor Swimming and the #Sewagescandal – how bad is It?

You can keep outdoor swimming despite the flood of bad news about sewage pollution
New report from The Rivers Trust reveals the unhealthy state of our rivers

Not a single stretch of river in England and Northern Ireland has good overall health, reveals The Rivers Trust in…
Protecting Windermere’s iconic yet fragile ecology

On 20 March, PhD researcher Taylor Butler-Eldridge from the University of Exeter is hosting the second Windermere Science Evening at…
Kit conscious: how to reuse, repair or recycle your swimsuit

What are the greenest ways to manage your swim kit? Rowan Clarke investigates how to reuse, repair or recycle your…
Nurture nature

Rowan Clarke meets the outdoor swimmers who give back to their swim spots, whether it be through litter picking and…
Swim for the whales

Daniel Shailer shares how Stephanie Montero Bending swam across Banderas Bay, Mexico, for the first time, galvanising a community of…
How to recycle your swimwear

Sustainable and inclusive swimwear brand Deakin & Blue want your old swimsuits!
2024 trends that are helping to save our seas

From sustainable and affordable tinned fish and upcycling clothing to on-trend jellyfish, the Marine Conservation Society rounds up some of…
Join our editor Ella Foote in conversation with Lindsey Cole and Becca Harvey

Learn how the outdoor swimming community has become a crucial voice in the protection of our rivers and find out…
Update from the London Waterkeeper: what next in our fight against pollution?

London Waterkeeper is an advocacy charity that targets the systemic reasons for river pollution. Founder Theo Thomas shares his thoughts…