Reporting pollution or environmental problems

If you’ve spotted pollution or an environmental problem on a waterway, please report it directly to the Environment Agency via GOV.UK or call their 24/7 incident hotline on 0800 80 70 60.

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Where we work

We're bringing rivers back to life across the South East of England. Our area covers 12 catchments from Basingstoke to Dover.

Discover the rivers near you

From chalk streams and urban rivers to lowland waterways and wetlands, every river has its own story. We work across 12 river catchments in South East England, helping rivers thrive again for communities and nature. Find your local river below and discover the projects, people and wildlife helping to bring it back to life.

Find your local river with the help of our map

Use the map below to find out which catchment you are in and see how your local river connects to the wider network of waterways.

The impact of our work

Healthy rivers benefit people, wildlife and whole communities. Every year, we work with partners, volunteers and supporters to restore habitats, improve water quality, reconnect rivers and engage thousands of people in protecting their local environment. Here are some of the ways our work is making a difference.
  • 33 km

    fish passage created

  • 17,000 m

    river restored

  • 24,000

    wetland habitat created

  • 300

    river cleanups

  • 50,000

    flood storage created

  • 40,000

    volunteer hours restoring rivers

Help your local river

From restoring habitats and improving water quality to empowering communities and protecting wildlife, our work depends on the support of people who care about rivers. Donate today and help create healthier rivers for people and nature across the South East.

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