The River Rescue Kit
All of the resources you need to take action in one place. Ready to take your action to the next level? Take a look at the make an impact page to make the most of your actions.
Set up a group
Fed up with the state of our rivers? Setting up a group is a great way to coordinate your action with other passionate river rescuers.
In this section: Getting started, Different types of groups, Going forward
Test my river
By monitoring your local river or waterway you’re making a real difference, gathering important information about its health.
In this section: Understanding citizen science, Why is data important?, Testing methods
Campaign for my river
With proper planning, campaigning can be an effective, inspiring, and enjoyable way to support our rivers.
In this section: What is campaigning?, Why is it important?, Ways to campaign
Get media interest
Every passing moment sees our rivers under siege from pollution, endangering the ecosystems and communities they sustain.
In this section: Getting the right attention, Why pursue media interest?, Attracting and using media interest
Raise funds
Funds are essential to enabling action and empowering river rescuers and their communities to join the fight against filth.
In this section: Accessing grants, Fundraising tips & advice, Crowdfunding
Know my legal rights
Legal rights are an individual’s or group’s entitlements under the law which protect their well-being, interests, and freedoms.
In this section: What are my legal rights?, How can I use them?, Taking legal action
Did you know…
In 2023, 3.6 million hours of sewage were discharged into English rivers. That’s 411 years!
Source: Gov.uk
