The River Defender - Issues and Cases

Plastics In Our Veins

Plastics In Our Veins

Plastics are one of the biggest and fastest-growing pollutants in rivers, entering waterways through litter, storm drains, industrial waste, and everyday disposable products. As plastics break down into microplastics, they...

Plastics In Our Veins

Plastics are one of the biggest and fastest-growing pollutants in rivers, entering waterways through litter, storm drains, industrial waste, and everyday disposable products. As plastics break down into microplastics, they...

Fatbergs - Scourge of Urban Rivers

Fatbergs - Scourge of Urban Rivers

London’s River Thames has carried centuries of history — and pollution. The city’s old sewer system still overflows during heavy rains, sending untreated sewage into the river. Disposable wipes make...

Fatbergs - Scourge of Urban Rivers

London’s River Thames has carried centuries of history — and pollution. The city’s old sewer system still overflows during heavy rains, sending untreated sewage into the river. Disposable wipes make...

Rivers Are Not All Wild and Scenic - The Challenges Facing Our Urban Rivers

Rivers Are Not All Wild and Scenic - The Challe...

Urban rivers are the lifeblood of our cities, yet they face mounting pressures from pollution, trash, and climate change. These waterways deserve more than neglect—they deserve restoration. By supporting projects...

Rivers Are Not All Wild and Scenic - The Challe...

Urban rivers are the lifeblood of our cities, yet they face mounting pressures from pollution, trash, and climate change. These waterways deserve more than neglect—they deserve restoration. By supporting projects...

Is It Safe to Drink?

Is It Safe to Drink?

A clean river is more than just clear water. It’s oxygen-rich, safe to swim in, alive with fish and wildlife, and bordered by healthy green banks. It’s also the result...

Is It Safe to Drink?

A clean river is more than just clear water. It’s oxygen-rich, safe to swim in, alive with fish and wildlife, and bordered by healthy green banks. It’s also the result...

Keeping the Cows Out of the River

Keeping the Cows Out of the River

Why Rivers Need Protection from Cattle 🐄 When cows wander into rivers and streams, it’s more than muddy hooves: 💧 Pollution: Manure brings bacteria and nutrients that contaminate drinking water...

Keeping the Cows Out of the River

Why Rivers Need Protection from Cattle 🐄 When cows wander into rivers and streams, it’s more than muddy hooves: 💧 Pollution: Manure brings bacteria and nutrients that contaminate drinking water...

A Local Waterway in Need - Salt Lake City's Jordan River

A Local Waterway in Need - Salt Lake City's Jor...

The Jordan River in Salt Lake City is a 51-mile urban waterway with immense potential for recreation, wildlife habitat, and community connection. While it has faced pollution and neglect, revitalization...

A Local Waterway in Need - Salt Lake City's Jor...

The Jordan River in Salt Lake City is a 51-mile urban waterway with immense potential for recreation, wildlife habitat, and community connection. While it has faced pollution and neglect, revitalization...