• Episode #23: Water in Cornwall: pollution, flooding and climate resilience

  • Sep 25 2024
  • Length: 29 mins
  • Podcast

Episode #23: Water in Cornwall: pollution, flooding and climate resilience

  • Summary

  • Water is absolutely essential for all life on earth, but in Cornwall only 24% of rivers and 15% of lakes are classified as having good ecological status. In this episode we hear from Jade Neville, Catchment Partnership Officer for Cornwall Wildlife Trust, and Simon Jeffery, Senior Advisor for Cornwall for Flood and Coastal Risk Management at the Environment Agency. We explore a range of issues, including pollution, flooding and climate resilience. Explore the topics further and take action: Rivers Trust’s ‘Is my river fit to play in?’ map List of actions you can take to support your local riversMarch for Clean Water London, Saturday 26th OctoberRiver-related data online: Environment Agency’s Catchment Data Explorer, South West Water’s Water Fit LiveRiver Citizen Science Schemes: Westcountry CSI, Riverfly, Big River WatchReport an environmental incident to the Environment AgencyYellow Fish Campaign
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