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What Lies Beneath? Citizen scientists reveal more than half of UK waterways show signs of poor water quality
More than half of the UK’s waterways tested during a nationwide citizen science event showed signs of poor water quality. That’s the headline finding from Earthwatch’s Spring 2026 Great UK... Read more
Join us for a free film screening as part of London Climate Action Week
Earthwatch is hosting a screening of Making a Mini-Forest, a fascinating documentary exploring the global rise of Tiny Forests, including our work right here in the UK. This is a... Read more
Take part in the Tiny Forest Wildlife Count!
We’re inviting nature lovers, schools and all you curious wildlife spotters out there to take part in our Tiny Forest Wildlife Count. Until the 31 May, anyone in the UK... Read more
Help lead Earthwatch Europe’s next chapter: we’re recruiting a new Chair and a new Treasurer
Earthwatch Europe is an environmental charity with science at its heart. We help people protect the nature around them by supporting meaningful interactions with nature and giving communities, organisations and... Read more
‘Like a huge oak tree, he’s always been there…’ – a birthday tribute to Sir David Attenborough by CEO Harry Barton
You can’t have missed that Sir David Attenborough is celebrating his 100th birthday. Here, Earthwatch CEO (and lifelong Attenborough fan) Harry Barton reflects on how Sir David inspired his passion... Read more
Thousands take part in the Great UK WaterBlitz to help protect rivers and waterways
Thousands of people across the UK took part in the Great UK WaterBlitz this weekend, joining a nationwide effort to better understand the health of our rivers and freshwater. Over... Read more
There has never been a better time to donate and help us support UK waterways!
From April 22–29, every donation to Earthwatch Europe will be DOUBLED thanks to match funding from Big Give’s Earth Raise. All donations for that week will be matched to support... Read more
The Great UK WaterBlitz returns this month!
The Great UK WaterBlitz led by Earthwatch Europe is back. This month, thousands of people across the UK will be heading out to their nearest freshwater river, stream, lake or... Read more
Confirmation of Dr Nina Bhola as new Vice-Chair
We are delighted to announce that Dr Nina Bhola has been appointed Vice-Chair of Earthwatch Europe following our recent Board meeting. Nina has served as a Trustee for the past... Read more
Clean Water Now: Environmental groups launch major new campaign ahead of Water Reform Bill
A new report urges Government to stop pollution at source, fix the broken water system, and restore nature to England’s rivers, lakes and seas in next generation water reforms. A... Read more
Metal and chemical pollution in the River Cherwell are cause for public concern
We coordinated an independent report which has revealed concerning levels of pollution in the River Cherwell near Kidlington. However, the source of the pollution is thought not to be a large illegal waste dump discovered... Read more
Community-led study finds widespread presence of metal pollution in Corby’s rivers
In partnership with the Corby community, Earthwatch Europe has produced a new report revealing the presence of metal pollution in Corby’s rivers. The investigation identified the presence of metals at levels that could pose a risk to... Read more
Corby community investigates metal pollution in town’s rivers
Earthwatch Europe are working with MP for Corby and East Northamptonshire, Lee Barron to organise a community water testing in Corby. The water testing will look at potential metals’ contamination... Read more