The BBC today tells of grim forecasts for our rivers: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-49131405
Link to the background information for this report.
The piece paints a sad tale of the current quality of our rivers and hints at reduced ambition among the powers-that-be to meet previously-set targets for the future to make things better.
In England, Government’s 25 Year Plan for the Environment sets a target to get 75% of rivers to “good” for wildlife, compared to 14% currently. The Environment Agency plans an autumn consultation on the “challenges and choices” and “what can realistically be achieved”.
Watch out for that consultation and make your voice heard!