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Supporter, it's World Rivers Day and we're celebrating the amazing rivers which are the lifeblood of our National Parks.

National Parks encompass some of the most biodiverse and important rivers in the country. These waterways include internationally renowned wetlands, glacial lakes, chalk streams and sensitive headwaters. They support natural flood management, help tackle climate change, and are much valued by millions of people as places for recreation and relaxation.

Yet even in precious National Parks, freshwaters are neglected. Last week we released our Rivers at Risk report which clearly showed we need to do more for our rivers.

There's still time to send a letter to government to hold them accountable (it's easy and quick, using our online tool).
SEND A LETTER - I LIVE IN ENGLAND
SEND A LETTER - I LIVE IN WALES

FRESHWATER SPECIES

Our iconic river ecosystems are home to a huge variety of wildlife, but how well do you know your freshwater species?

Match the correct species to the following questions (click on a species below to reveal the answers):

  • Which species has orange teeth?
  • Which species is in decline due to the introduction of a non-native North American relative?
  • Which species hibernates underground over winter?
  • Which species has five distinct life stages?
white-clawed crayfish
Daubenton's bat
european eel
beaver
river wye | river meon | river cleddau

RESCUE OUR RIVERS APPEAL

LATEST NEWS: Last week we heard the troubling rumours that the UK Government is minded to repeal the new duty on public bodies - the only legal tool we have to require action from water companies and regulators within National Parks.

Getting rid of the duty now would be tantamount to telling the water companies to continue using most precious waterways as an open sewer. It will be a major set back for the nation and the Government's mission to clean up the water industry.

We have been campaigning for this law for over 30 years. The duty was hard won and we will not let this happen, but we need your help. Will you show your support for National Parks and help fund our crucial work to hold Government accountable? 
DONATE TO OUR APPEAL
CHAMPIONING CHALK STREAMS
Our Chief Executive Dr Rose O'Neill explores the stunning River Meon, with it's gin clear waters weaving through the South Downs National Park.

Despite the fact that it’s an incredibly rare habitat the River Meon is at risk from acute over-abstraction.
WATCH THE FILM
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
Floaters
FLOATERS
Our partners Canopy & Stars have created this brilliant video on Instagram to highlight the threat of pollution to our National Park waterways with the fabulous team at Almost Synchro.
WATCH THE VIDEO
River Bure
IN THE NEWS
Have you seen us in the news? After launching our Rivers at Risk report last week it's been incredible to see our campaign shared across England and Wales.
READ THE GUARDIAN ARTICLE
Together we can protect our rivers.
Harriet Gardiner
Senior Communications Officer
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Photos and graphics © used with permission. Aysgarth Falls, image © Stephen Tomlinson | River Wye, image © Millie Barlow | River Meon, image © Rose O'Neill | River Cleddau, image © Andy Davies | River Bure, image © Harriet Gardiner | Lymington River, image © Harriet Gardiner |