Save The Wye Coalition
@savethewye.bsky.social
#SaveTheWye campaigns for a better future for our river. It is made up of local groups from across the catchment fighting to save the Wye.
https://linktr.ee/savethewye
https://linktr.ee/savethewye
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MANIFESTO FOR THE RIVER WYE
We call on the Governments of the UK and Wales to establish a single, cross-border approach to tackling the pollution crisis across the Wye catchment.
www.wyemanifesto.org
We call on the Governments of the UK and Wales to establish a single, cross-border approach to tackling the pollution crisis across the Wye catchment.
www.wyemanifesto.org
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⚠️The River Wye, one of the UK’s most iconic and protected rivers, is on the brink of ecological collapse.
We need action NOW. The Govt must ensure the upcoming White Paper tackles agri-pollution at its source and delivers real protection for the Wye, before it's too late.
@savethewye.bsky.social
We need action NOW. The Govt must ensure the upcoming White Paper tackles agri-pollution at its source and delivers real protection for the Wye, before it's too late.
@savethewye.bsky.social
January 13, 2026 at 10:07 AM
⚠️The River Wye, one of the UK’s most iconic and protected rivers, is on the brink of ecological collapse.
We need action NOW. The Govt must ensure the upcoming White Paper tackles agri-pollution at its source and delivers real protection for the Wye, before it's too late.
@savethewye.bsky.social
We need action NOW. The Govt must ensure the upcoming White Paper tackles agri-pollution at its source and delivers real protection for the Wye, before it's too late.
@savethewye.bsky.social
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2/2. Ministers must now act decisively. With the Government due to publish its long-awaited report on reforming the water sector, we will be watching closely to see whether they deliver the measures needed to #rescuebritainsrivers & end pollution for profit. ❌ 💷 💩
www.theoep.org.uk/news/oep-con...
www.theoep.org.uk/news/oep-con...
OEP confirms possible failures to comply with key laws in place to protect and improve water quality | Office for Environmental Protection
www.theoep.org.uk
January 8, 2026 at 4:26 PM
2/2. Ministers must now act decisively. With the Government due to publish its long-awaited report on reforming the water sector, we will be watching closely to see whether they deliver the measures needed to #rescuebritainsrivers & end pollution for profit. ❌ 💷 💩
www.theoep.org.uk/news/oep-con...
www.theoep.org.uk/news/oep-con...
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🚨 BREAKING: Today, the Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) confirmed possible failures by DEFRA and the Environment Agency to comply with the laws meant to protect our rivers, lakes, and seas.. 1/2 🧵
January 8, 2026 at 4:26 PM
🚨 BREAKING: Today, the Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) confirmed possible failures by DEFRA and the Environment Agency to comply with the laws meant to protect our rivers, lakes, and seas.. 1/2 🧵
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⚠️ TOXIC SLUDGE: what’s really being spread on UK farmland
Millions of tonnes of “fertiliser” made from sewage sludge are spread on UK fields every year. This #toxicsludge can contain microplastics & “forever chemicals”, contaminating soil & polluting rivers. 1/2🧵
www.telegraph.co.uk/business/202...
Millions of tonnes of “fertiliser” made from sewage sludge are spread on UK fields every year. This #toxicsludge can contain microplastics & “forever chemicals”, contaminating soil & polluting rivers. 1/2🧵
www.telegraph.co.uk/business/202...
Labour urged to stop farmers spreading ‘sludge’ on fields
Using sewage byproducts to fertilise soil risks harmful chemicals getting into food chain
www.telegraph.co.uk
January 7, 2026 at 1:22 PM
⚠️ TOXIC SLUDGE: what’s really being spread on UK farmland
Millions of tonnes of “fertiliser” made from sewage sludge are spread on UK fields every year. This #toxicsludge can contain microplastics & “forever chemicals”, contaminating soil & polluting rivers. 1/2🧵
www.telegraph.co.uk/business/202...
Millions of tonnes of “fertiliser” made from sewage sludge are spread on UK fields every year. This #toxicsludge can contain microplastics & “forever chemicals”, contaminating soil & polluting rivers. 1/2🧵
www.telegraph.co.uk/business/202...
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The meat and soy industry is unleashing a wave of deforestation on the Amazon rainforest by sabotaging its own success. Companies like McDonald’s, Carrefour, Tesco and Sainsbury’s that rely on the Amazon Soy Moratorium need to fight for it.
Food Companies Urged to Cut Suppliers Threatening Surge in Soy-Driven Deforestation - Mighty Earth
Traders abandoned the Amazon Soy Moratorium, setting the stage for new wave of deforestation.
mightyearth.org
January 6, 2026 at 6:12 PM
The meat and soy industry is unleashing a wave of deforestation on the Amazon rainforest by sabotaging its own success. Companies like McDonald’s, Carrefour, Tesco and Sainsbury’s that rely on the Amazon Soy Moratorium need to fight for it.
We need a Water Protection Zone for the River Wye. The regulators have failed to produce a plan which will rescue the river. We believe the river needs urgent attention – the equivalent of special measures 👇
www.herefordtimes.com/news/2572518...
www.herefordtimes.com/news/2572518...
Row continues over how to protect ailing river Wye
PROTECTING the river Wye continues to be a source of frustration and anger about how the Environment Agency is responding to the issue.
www.herefordtimes.com
January 3, 2026 at 12:15 PM
We need a Water Protection Zone for the River Wye. The regulators have failed to produce a plan which will rescue the river. We believe the river needs urgent attention – the equivalent of special measures 👇
www.herefordtimes.com/news/2572518...
www.herefordtimes.com/news/2572518...
Eulogy for the Dead Sea and two shorts ‘This is the River Wye’ and ‘Rise and Fall’.
This is a free film event funded by #UKSP but please book at:
www.ticketsource.co.uk/llanwarne-vi...
Llanwarne Village Hall, Herefordshire, HR2 8JE.
Saturday 10th January 7:30PM.
This is a free film event funded by #UKSP but please book at:
www.ticketsource.co.uk/llanwarne-vi...
Llanwarne Village Hall, Herefordshire, HR2 8JE.
Saturday 10th January 7:30PM.
January 2, 2026 at 11:14 AM
Eulogy for the Dead Sea and two shorts ‘This is the River Wye’ and ‘Rise and Fall’.
This is a free film event funded by #UKSP but please book at:
www.ticketsource.co.uk/llanwarne-vi...
Llanwarne Village Hall, Herefordshire, HR2 8JE.
Saturday 10th January 7:30PM.
This is a free film event funded by #UKSP but please book at:
www.ticketsource.co.uk/llanwarne-vi...
Llanwarne Village Hall, Herefordshire, HR2 8JE.
Saturday 10th January 7:30PM.
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If we are to truly grasp the nettle on the issue of agricultural pollution in the Wye, we need a Water Protection Zone - I pressed the government to meet with me and other local MPs to discuss how we can progress implementation of this.
December 18, 2025 at 4:35 PM
If we are to truly grasp the nettle on the issue of agricultural pollution in the Wye, we need a Water Protection Zone - I pressed the government to meet with me and other local MPs to discuss how we can progress implementation of this.
EA has unveiled long-awaited Diffuse Water Pollution Plan for River Wye SAC - this will fail to rescue the river.
Louise Bodnar, Voice of the River Wye, “This is a Death Warrant for the Wye, it’s sickening that those with power to help the river choose not to.”
www.herefordtimes.com/news/2570358...
Louise Bodnar, Voice of the River Wye, “This is a Death Warrant for the Wye, it’s sickening that those with power to help the river choose not to.”
www.herefordtimes.com/news/2570358...
Campaigners accuse Environment Agency of signing death warrant for the Wye
On Wednesday 3 December in Moccas Village Hall the Environment Agency unveiled their long-awaited Diffuse Water Pollution Plan (DWPP) for the River…
www.herefordtimes.com
December 18, 2025 at 8:36 AM
EA has unveiled long-awaited Diffuse Water Pollution Plan for River Wye SAC - this will fail to rescue the river.
Louise Bodnar, Voice of the River Wye, “This is a Death Warrant for the Wye, it’s sickening that those with power to help the river choose not to.”
www.herefordtimes.com/news/2570358...
Louise Bodnar, Voice of the River Wye, “This is a Death Warrant for the Wye, it’s sickening that those with power to help the river choose not to.”
www.herefordtimes.com/news/2570358...
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Do you remember the River Wye blooming with white flowers? Can you dig out your old photos of water crowfoot?
Please join our Big Ranunculus Watch!
Please join our Big Ranunculus Watch!
December 18, 2025 at 6:43 AM
Do you remember the River Wye blooming with white flowers? Can you dig out your old photos of water crowfoot?
Please join our Big Ranunculus Watch!
Please join our Big Ranunculus Watch!
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The revival of the Klamath River & its watershed over the past 14 months—after the completion of the biggest dam-removal project in US history—is one the most hopeful stories I know in our hope-stripped age.
Magnificent @bengoldfarb.bsky.social essay on it here.
emergencemagazine.org/essay/a-rive...
Magnificent @bengoldfarb.bsky.social essay on it here.
emergencemagazine.org/essay/a-rive...
A River Reborn – Ben Goldfarb
Journalist Ben Goldfarb and photographer Kiliii Yüyan trace the monumental effort to restitch relationships between land, salmon, and humans on the Klamath River, after four of its most obstructive da...
emergencemagazine.org
December 14, 2025 at 5:55 PM
The revival of the Klamath River & its watershed over the past 14 months—after the completion of the biggest dam-removal project in US history—is one the most hopeful stories I know in our hope-stripped age.
Magnificent @bengoldfarb.bsky.social essay on it here.
emergencemagazine.org/essay/a-rive...
Magnificent @bengoldfarb.bsky.social essay on it here.
emergencemagazine.org/essay/a-rive...
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"Just as water companies are rightly on the hook for dumping sewage, big agribusinesses should be forced to clean up their act."
@philip-ciwf.bsky.social calls on the Government to hold major polluters to account. Read his article in the @scotsman.com. ⬇️
@philip-ciwf.bsky.social calls on the Government to hold major polluters to account. Read his article in the @scotsman.com. ⬇️
Sewage in rivers is a real problem. But it's not even the biggest source of pollution
Intensive farming, not sewage, is the biggest threat to our waterways – and it’s time for action, writes Philip Lymbery
www.scotsman.com
December 12, 2025 at 10:02 AM
"Just as water companies are rightly on the hook for dumping sewage, big agribusinesses should be forced to clean up their act."
@philip-ciwf.bsky.social calls on the Government to hold major polluters to account. Read his article in the @scotsman.com. ⬇️
@philip-ciwf.bsky.social calls on the Government to hold major polluters to account. Read his article in the @scotsman.com. ⬇️
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A key chicken supplier to Tesco, Nando’s and McDonald’s extracted more water than it should for meat processing purposes – prompting concerns about water shortages in parts of the UK
December 2, 2025 at 4:47 PM
A key chicken supplier to Tesco, Nando’s and McDonald’s extracted more water than it should for meat processing purposes – prompting concerns about water shortages in parts of the UK
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Avara Foods, one of the UK’s biggest chicken processing companies, is no stranger to controversy – it’s already getting sued over its alleged role in polluting the River Wye
The company says the case is based on a misunderstanding
Read more 👇
The company says the case is based on a misunderstanding
Read more 👇
McDonald’s supplier back in the spotlight for threatening local water…
Campaigners slam Avara for ‘threatening water security’ after factory is revealed to have extracted more water than its licence allowed
www.thebureauinvestigates.com
December 2, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Avara Foods, one of the UK’s biggest chicken processing companies, is no stranger to controversy – it’s already getting sued over its alleged role in polluting the River Wye
The company says the case is based on a misunderstanding
Read more 👇
The company says the case is based on a misunderstanding
Read more 👇
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Our latest newsletter is out!
Featuring some key developments on the River Wye, our meeting with MPs, art by Jim Murray, a Clean Water Bill for Wales and more!
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Featuring some key developments on the River Wye, our meeting with MPs, art by Jim Murray, a Clean Water Bill for Wales and more!
mailchi.mp/4dfa77402993...
MPs, celeb support and more key news for the Wye
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December 8, 2025 at 6:45 AM
Our latest newsletter is out!
Featuring some key developments on the River Wye, our meeting with MPs, art by Jim Murray, a Clean Water Bill for Wales and more!
mailchi.mp/4dfa77402993...
Featuring some key developments on the River Wye, our meeting with MPs, art by Jim Murray, a Clean Water Bill for Wales and more!
mailchi.mp/4dfa77402993...
We are delighted that the first steps to the Rights of The River Wye Charter took place this week - our sincere congratulations to Hereford Council for this bold and visionary step. The Charter was presented in a Notice of Motion by Cllr Elissa Swinglehurst and agreed by a majority of full council.🧵
December 7, 2025 at 7:38 AM
We are delighted that the first steps to the Rights of The River Wye Charter took place this week - our sincere congratulations to Hereford Council for this bold and visionary step. The Charter was presented in a Notice of Motion by Cllr Elissa Swinglehurst and agreed by a majority of full council.🧵
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"£500m over 20 years is sod all," said @jakefiennes.bsky.social, responding to this week's announcement of govt funding for Landscape Recovery
As Jake rightly points out, this is a fraction of the overall farming budget & not what was originally promised
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
As Jake rightly points out, this is a fraction of the overall farming budget & not what was originally promised
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Nature recovery plan in England hit by clause allowing contracts to end with a year’s notice
Conservationists say changes, coupled with underfunding, will curb take-up and leave less land protected for nature
www.theguardian.com
December 5, 2025 at 4:48 PM
"£500m over 20 years is sod all," said @jakefiennes.bsky.social, responding to this week's announcement of govt funding for Landscape Recovery
As Jake rightly points out, this is a fraction of the overall farming budget & not what was originally promised
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
As Jake rightly points out, this is a fraction of the overall farming budget & not what was originally promised
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Actor, artist and activist Jim Murray is selling some extraordinary paintings which he made in collaboration with the River Wye - and he's kindly offering to donate a share of those profits to Friends of the River Wye!
Read all about it…
friendsoftheriverwye.org.uk/news/jim-mur...
Read all about it…
friendsoftheriverwye.org.uk/news/jim-mur...
December 2, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Actor, artist and activist Jim Murray is selling some extraordinary paintings which he made in collaboration with the River Wye - and he's kindly offering to donate a share of those profits to Friends of the River Wye!
Read all about it…
friendsoftheriverwye.org.uk/news/jim-mur...
Read all about it…
friendsoftheriverwye.org.uk/news/jim-mur...
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Wait… what?! 😡 This is corporate greenwash on steroids - and our rivers are paying the price. 💩
Real green finance should = real environmental benefits.
❌Not glossy labels.
❌Not excuses.
❌And definitely NOT a mask for ongoing pollution.
READ MORE: www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Real green finance should = real environmental benefits.
❌Not glossy labels.
❌Not excuses.
❌And definitely NOT a mask for ongoing pollution.
READ MORE: www.theguardian.com/business/202...
England’s water industry issued £10.5bn in ‘green bonds’ despite pollution record
River Action says use of issuance tied to environmental benefits is ‘corporate greenwash on steroids’
www.theguardian.com
December 1, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Wait… what?! 😡 This is corporate greenwash on steroids - and our rivers are paying the price. 💩
Real green finance should = real environmental benefits.
❌Not glossy labels.
❌Not excuses.
❌And definitely NOT a mask for ongoing pollution.
READ MORE: www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Real green finance should = real environmental benefits.
❌Not glossy labels.
❌Not excuses.
❌And definitely NOT a mask for ongoing pollution.
READ MORE: www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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Extremely useful meeting this morning with cross-party River Wye MPs and campaigners to discuss next steps to tackle pollution. There is so much more that needs to be done, especially considering the disappointing Diffuse Water Pollution Plan published last week. Determined to keep up work on this!
We had a brilliant and productive meeting in Hereford this morning with three of our MPs representing the River Wye catchment.
Huge thanks to @catherinefookesmp.bsky.social @elliechowns.bsky.social & David Chadwick.
Lots of action to come to tackle flooding & river pollution.
Huge thanks to @catherinefookesmp.bsky.social @elliechowns.bsky.social & David Chadwick.
Lots of action to come to tackle flooding & river pollution.
November 28, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Extremely useful meeting this morning with cross-party River Wye MPs and campaigners to discuss next steps to tackle pollution. There is so much more that needs to be done, especially considering the disappointing Diffuse Water Pollution Plan published last week. Determined to keep up work on this!
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We had a brilliant and productive meeting in Hereford this morning with three of our MPs representing the River Wye catchment.
Huge thanks to @catherinefookesmp.bsky.social @elliechowns.bsky.social & David Chadwick.
Lots of action to come to tackle flooding & river pollution.
Huge thanks to @catherinefookesmp.bsky.social @elliechowns.bsky.social & David Chadwick.
Lots of action to come to tackle flooding & river pollution.
November 28, 2025 at 1:55 PM
We had a brilliant and productive meeting in Hereford this morning with three of our MPs representing the River Wye catchment.
Huge thanks to @catherinefookesmp.bsky.social @elliechowns.bsky.social & David Chadwick.
Lots of action to come to tackle flooding & river pollution.
Huge thanks to @catherinefookesmp.bsky.social @elliechowns.bsky.social & David Chadwick.
Lots of action to come to tackle flooding & river pollution.
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Exclusive: Farmers and landowners fear Defra is putting its flagship Landscape Recovery schemes at risk.
While the large-scale projects are intended to last 20-30 years, the government could pull the plug at any time with a year’s notice.
cutcher.co.uk/linklog/2025...
While the large-scale projects are intended to last 20-30 years, the government could pull the plug at any time with a year’s notice.
cutcher.co.uk/linklog/2025...
Nicola Cutcher’s Linklog: Is Defra putting its flagship Landscape Recovery scheme at risk?
cutcher.co.uk
November 27, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Exclusive: Farmers and landowners fear Defra is putting its flagship Landscape Recovery schemes at risk.
While the large-scale projects are intended to last 20-30 years, the government could pull the plug at any time with a year’s notice.
cutcher.co.uk/linklog/2025...
While the large-scale projects are intended to last 20-30 years, the government could pull the plug at any time with a year’s notice.
cutcher.co.uk/linklog/2025...
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🆘 PETITION CALL: SAVE THE RIVER CHERWELL
@friendsofthethames.bsky.social have launched a petition calling on the government to take urgent action to contain & remove this hazardous waste before irreparable damage is done.
✍️ Sign the petition & demand action TODAY:
www.change.org/p/action-aga...
@friendsofthethames.bsky.social have launched a petition calling on the government to take urgent action to contain & remove this hazardous waste before irreparable damage is done.
✍️ Sign the petition & demand action TODAY:
www.change.org/p/action-aga...
November 25, 2025 at 6:46 PM
🆘 PETITION CALL: SAVE THE RIVER CHERWELL
@friendsofthethames.bsky.social have launched a petition calling on the government to take urgent action to contain & remove this hazardous waste before irreparable damage is done.
✍️ Sign the petition & demand action TODAY:
www.change.org/p/action-aga...
@friendsofthethames.bsky.social have launched a petition calling on the government to take urgent action to contain & remove this hazardous waste before irreparable damage is done.
✍️ Sign the petition & demand action TODAY:
www.change.org/p/action-aga...
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Brilliant to spend the day at the Rivers conference in Herefordshire discussing innovative technology and projects combatting pollution, soil loss and more!
Always fantastic to hear about the great work already being done to restore our rivers and discuss what more we need to do!
Always fantastic to hear about the great work already being done to restore our rivers and discuss what more we need to do!
November 21, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Brilliant to spend the day at the Rivers conference in Herefordshire discussing innovative technology and projects combatting pollution, soil loss and more!
Always fantastic to hear about the great work already being done to restore our rivers and discuss what more we need to do!
Always fantastic to hear about the great work already being done to restore our rivers and discuss what more we need to do!
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Severe flooding like we've seen across Monmouthshire will only become more frequent as climate breakdown progresses - building resilience could not be more important.
By investing in #RiverFriendlyFarming, govt can help farmers manage floodwater and prevent disastrous outcomes.
By investing in #RiverFriendlyFarming, govt can help farmers manage floodwater and prevent disastrous outcomes.
November 20, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Severe flooding like we've seen across Monmouthshire will only become more frequent as climate breakdown progresses - building resilience could not be more important.
By investing in #RiverFriendlyFarming, govt can help farmers manage floodwater and prevent disastrous outcomes.
By investing in #RiverFriendlyFarming, govt can help farmers manage floodwater and prevent disastrous outcomes.