CAMPAIGNING TO PROTECT THE RIVER WHARFE

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.