Maidenhead to Teddington Catchment Partnership

We work together to enhance, conserve and improve the health of the water environment in the Lower Thames Catchment. Hosted by Thames21.

[Maidenhead to Teddington Catchment Partnership @YourLowerThames]

Featuring 6⃣ sampling sites in the Thames Basin...

Read more here⬇️🦠

[Surfers Against Sewage @sascampaigns]

In case you missed it at the end of last week, we released our citizen science report on Friday, titled The Ripple Effect.

This is very much a first step in empowering communities around the nation to monitor, and report on water quality, so we can build up an accurate picture of what we are swimming, surfing and paddling in.

You can find the full report here - https://t.co/nCsvDFTRHB

#endsewagepollution #sickofsewage #sewage #saveourseas #saveourrivers #oceanactivists #riverpollution

[Riverfly Partnership @Riverflies]

For today's #MicroscopeMonday it's double trouble.

#riverfly #sample #ID #takeaguess #entomology

[RBWM @RBWM]

We're working with @EnvAgency and @thameswater to prevent flooding where possible. You can prepare for flooding by signing up to flood alerts & warnings at https://t.co/12IFqEHKpl

See our website for who to contact and how to report different issues 👉 https://t.co/S8ov8mIbtG

[Paddle UK @paddle_uk]

📣 Have your say in @DefraGovUK's Bathing Water Consultation

For the first time in a decade, reforms could expand the definition of ‘bathers’ to include paddlers and other water sports enthusiasts. Use our guide to help you respond 👉 https://t.co/LdNvSYmSyd

🗓️ Closes 23 Dec

[London Assembly @LondonAssembly]

Do you have experience of swimming in London rivers? #AssemblyEnvironment would like to hear from you! Fill in the survey here: https://t.co/Bx3F0Ud3bZ

[Surfers Against Sewage @sascampaigns]

🧪🚨 UK bathing waters are awash with antibiotic-resistant bacteria, pesticides, and harmful chemicals, posing a risk to public health and the environment. It’s more than just E-coli.

A new study conducted by citizen scientists in collaboration with Watershed Investigations, SAS and the University of York shows our beloved bathing waters contain antibiotic-resistant genes, making life-saving meds less effective. 😳

These resistance genes, found in rivers and lakes, could lead to the development of superbugs, particularly in areas with high bacteria levels like E-coli, which were found to be up to 20 times higher than deemed safe in the US.

⚠️ The study highlights the cocktail of harmful bacteria, drugs and genetic materials, including pesticides and ‘forever chemicals’ like PFAS, which could cause long-term environmental and health impacts.

The health of our oceans, lakes, and rivers is in danger – and it’s time we demand more than just the bare minimum from regulators. 🛑 It’s time to flush out the pollutants and protect our waters.

READ THE FULL REPORT and find out what’s lurking beneath the surface...👀🔥 https://t.co/grNNKqikD5

#ProtectingWildWaters #BathingWaterRagulations

[Thames Path National Trail @ThamesPathNT]

#Flood Alerts along the Thames from above Cricklade to Maidenhead on #Sunday as the river and its tributaries respond to rainfall. Level is rising e.g. Reading 🔽
https://t.co/si5w9kTBxR
@EnvAgencySE @visitrdg @Reading_Bridge

[Environment AgencySE @EnvAgencySE]

11.25am, Sunday.

We'll be clearing this tree down on the #RiverThames near Boulters Lock at Maidenhead... but the stretch is closed to navigation at the moment.

More updates at https://t.co/toyDCyOGth and follow @MariaHerlihyEA, our waterways manager. #StormDarragh

[Maidenhead to Teddington Catchment Partnership @YourLowerThames]

📣 New Plasticblitz dates for 2025 📣

📝 Sign up your group below and help collect valuable data on plastic pollution in rivers 💧

[Thames21 @Thames21]

Plasticblitz alert! 🚨

📆We already have the 2025 dates for the next edition of the Plasticblitz: 31st of May – 15th of June.

🤳We’re six months away and you can sign your group up by scanning the QR code.

We hope to see you there! 😉

#thames21 #plasticblitz #citizenscience

[Environment AgencySE @EnvAgencySE]

While there are still flood alerts and a lot of water in floodplains, river levels have gone down and there are no longer flood warnings in force in the south east.

Our field teams are still hard at work, starting to take down flood barriers and pumps and clear storm debris.

[Thames Path National Trail @ThamesPathNT]

In November @patlinberg hoped for views like this from Teddington Footbridge, and she did 😍 as nature surpassed herself with fabulous colours of dawn skies.
Work on Teddington Footbridges: weeknight closures in Dec & Jan 🔽
https://t.co/KzjXwOYp9x
@RTS_riverthames @LBRUT

[Environment AgencySE @EnvAgencySE]

While it's an improving picture, there are still flood warnings and alerts in Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Surrey and west London.

Details here: https://t.co/6pNHD8K3Jj

Sign up to receive flood warnings: https://t.co/YnKOa6YDrV

What they mean and what to do: https://t.co/ZoNWQE3PT6

[Wildlife and Countryside Link @WCL_News]

🚨Our new research with @theriverstrust shows 85% of English rivers are polluted with bee-killing neonicotinoid pesticides. 🐝This will be harming wildlife in waters across the country.

We need to see:
🚫No more 'emergency use' for the sugar industry
🧑‍🌾Better rewards for farmers switching from harmful pesticides
🐶The ban extended to flea and tick treatments
💪Well resourced regulators to make pollutors pay
💧A strong strategy to reduce upstream chemical river pollution

https://t.co/mMX4MpZyTa

[Maidenhead to Teddington Catchment Partnership @YourLowerThames]

Read more here ⬇️

[South East Water @sewateruk]

We are delighted to announce the completion of a river restoration project in Maidenhead, Berkshire, in partnership with @SE_Rivers_Trust; focused on enhancing biodiversity and improving habitats: https://t.co/yZZCS4BPU5

#SouthEastWater💦 #ProtectingOurRivers

[Rachel Salvidge @RachSalv]

MAPPED! Today’s bathing water classifications for England! Explore the Watershed Pollution Map to find out how the Environment Agency rates your waters.
https://t.co/Iq918iCpXY

[Sewage Free Thames @cleansafethames]

Record number of bathing water sites rated "poor", including almost all of the newly designated sites on rivers

[Environment AgencySE @EnvAgencySE]

There are several flood warnings and flood alerts in the central south, following Storm Bert over the weekend.

Latest here: https://t.co/6pNHD8K3Jj

Find out what you can do: https://t.co/vAAvphzTlT

#StormBert

[Environment Agency @EnvAgency]

Heavy rain brought by #StormBert this weekend has caused rivers to swell.

Stay clear of swollen rivers, they have strong currents that can sweep you off your feet.

Check for flooding near you: https://t.co/qP9rpumIij

[NewtPartnership @NewtPartnership]

📢 We're looking for an experienced and meticulous GIS & Data Officer to work with our partners @Freshwaterhabs, @ARC_Bytes and @NatureSpaceUK.

The closing date is noon on Monday 16th December. For the full job description and to apply, visit ➡️ https://t.co/B6V13CHH1v

[Lincoln Jopp MC MP @LincolnJopp]

Spelthorne Litter Pickers, I salute you. 🫡👍👏👏👏