The next Great UK WaterBlitz is announced!
Take action for your local river, lake, stream or pond and help Earthwatch build a picture of freshwater health in the UK. Join the Great UK WaterBlitz over the weekend of 25-28 April 2025.
Results in for the Great UK WaterBlitz 2024!
During 20-23 September, Earthwatch UK received over 2,300 data points from over 4,500 citizen scientists. The Guardian (21 October 2024) also shared this story. The key findings: 61% of data points showed poor water quality with significant regional variation Data show the Anglian and Thames river basin districts have the [...]
Fish migration trial a splashing success
Ever wondered how fish manage to navigate through hydro schemes? Watch this SEPA video to find out more about this innovative project to help fish migration along the River Dee.
Explore the depths of aquatic adventures
As global leaders gather for World Water Week, the Children & Nature Network share stories and statistics on how aquatic adventures at an early age can foster a life-long connection to the outdoors — and even change students’ lives. Read their feature article (August 2024) BOUNDARY WATERS TRANSFORMATIONS: How time [...]
The how and why of testing for water pollution
Discover more in this Earthwatch blog post (19 August 2024) Water test kit: how and why we test for nutrient pollution. You can also sign up for the Spring 2025 Great Water Bioblitz here too.
Water pollution in the UK: the causes and effects
Find out more in this Earthwatch Europe blog (7th August 2024). Discover how water pollution is a huge challenge for freshwater in the UK, impacting our rivers, streams and lakes and the wildlife that call them home. You can also sign up to the Great UK WaterBlitz.
Calling all youth ages 8-18, and educators!
Do you enjoy writing, art and photography? Can you use your skills to highlight the importance of biodiversity on land and under water and promote global sustainability? These are the Sustainable Development Goals 14 & 15 - Life below Water, and Life on Land. Check out previous entries in the [...]
Sign up for the September WaterBlitz!
The Great UK WaterBlitz is a biannual campaign by Earthwatch. It calls on everyone to go out and test the quality of their local freshwater including rivers, streams and lakes. This helps to build a national picture of water quality across the UK. Sign up to the next Great UK WaterBlitz taking [...]