Rivers1 day agoShould you take the plunge? How to tell how clean the sea isFrom beach ratings to apps and flags, we take a look at how swimmers can check water quality.1 day ago3 days agoRiver drone helping to monitor health of waterwaysThe battery-powered Surfbee carries out autonomous "missions" accessing hard-to-reach locations.3 days ago25 Jul 2026How is the dry weather affecting the wider countryside?Hosepipe bans are not the only indicator of how water stocks are being strained across the region.25 Jul 202624 Jul 2026Play area aims to interest children in rare habitatA science centre hopes play is the key to making children care about the future of chalk streams.24 Jul 202623 Jul 2026Dry spell leaves river flows 'among lowest on record'The environment agency Sepa warns some rivers in southern and eastern Scotland could soon move to "significant scarcity".23 Jul 202622 Jul 2026Secret court documents reveal potential scale of illegal sewage spillingThe new analysis from a prominent water campaigner emerged after secret court documents were leaked.22 Jul 202622 Jul 2026How farmers could fix Wales' polluted rivers and save moneyFarmers have a crucial role in cleaning up one of the UK's most polluted river systems, a study shows.22 Jul 202620 Jul 2026Protecting our rare 'Amazonian' chalk streamsChalk streams, including Wiltshire's River Wylye, are under threat – but there is a plan to help them.20 Jul 202620 Jul 2026Fight to save rare ecosystem of chalk streams We visit Langford Lakes nature reserve in Wiltshire, home to the River Wylye chalk stream.20 Jul 2026...
