CAMPAIGNING TO PROTECT THE RIVER WHARFE

We are proud to be co-founders of the Sewage Campaign Network – a network of grassroots campaigners


Our aims are:

1. To stop storm overflows of sewage into the river outside of exceptional circumstances to be compliant with the law;
2. To upgrade the sewage treatment works and infrastructure so that both treated and untreated sewage do not pollute our river to protect people and wildlife

We have found that in order to secure the future of our river we have had to campaign on national issues that are getting in the way of law enforcement and investment in our sewage system. In order to campaign effectively we have joined forces with other campaign groups and formed The Sewage Campaign Network

Ilkley Clean River Group, Save Windermere, SOS Whitstable, Windrush Against Sewage Pollution and Henley Mermaids are a network of leading grassroots campaigners steeped in our local communities, trying to save our rivers, lakes and seas from sewage pollution; and the founders of the current massive public storm. Our coalition consists of the forerunners in the campaign to stop sewage pollution, passionate community members committed to safeguarding rivers, lakes, and coastlines from pollution. We have not been captured, we don’t take money from government, regulators or the water companies; we are truly independent. We take pride in our integrity.

We have found that in order to save our local waters, we have had to step up and challenge the whole water system, campaigning to get the law enforced. We are also mobilising hundreds of community campaign groups like ours, providing briefings, educational sessions, supporting the practicalities of water testing, campaigning and lobbying.

Each group within the network operates independently, but we speak as one, channeling the public’s outrage at pollution for profit.

Any campaign group that meets the same criteria is welcome to join us.

Latest Posts

Our response to Defra Bathing Water Designation

December 3rd, 2024|Comments Off on Our response to Defra Bathing Water Designation

Defra Bathing Water Designation The consultation is open so please do respond https://consult.defra.gov.uk/water/bathing-water-reforms-consultation/ This is the Ilkley response summarised in case of any use for you Question 1 Impact Assessment. Our response: Please note the purpose of

Water Bill Amendments – We Need Your Help!

October 29th, 2024|Comments Off on Water Bill Amendments – We Need Your Help!

The Labour Party's Water Bill is currently going through the House of Lords and we have concerns that, as it stands, it will leave the public with a hefty bill and the water system with

Our (most recent!) Letter to Steve Reed

October 25th, 2024|Comments Off on Our (most recent!) Letter to Steve Reed

The Rt Hon Steve Reed OBE MP Secretary of State Environment, Food & Rural Affairs Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street, London SW1P 4DF   24th October 2024 Dear Secretary of State Thank you for your