End Water Pollution Appeal

Derwent water, Sgwd Gwladus Waterfall, the Bure, River Meon, Aber Falls, Windermere – all iconic freshwaters in National Parks enjoyed by millions every year, but under the surface lies a dirty secret.  

Every single water body in England’s National Parks is polluted. Every river, pool, lake and stream in these highly protected landscapes have been damaged and degraded through sewage spills and chemical contamination, endangering the health of species, people and entire ecosystems. Only 1 water body in Welsh National Parks meets the highest standards we expect from these landscapes. 

We’re fighting for wilder National Parks for all, so when you walk along a river or wild swim in a lake the water is teeming with life and not with dangerous bacteria. This summer, the time when many are navigating our waterways, exploring the shores of our great lakes or perhaps taking the plunge in their favourite National Park, could you show your support for National Parks and help to fund our crucial work to clean up National Park waterways? 

Our work

At Campaign for National Parks we’re working hard to ensure that relevant bodies including water companies, follow the law to take far greater action for Protected Landscapes. This comes after we fought to secure changes to the Levelling Up Bill which will deliver more effective Management Plans and place stronger duties on other bodies to contribute to the delivery of these Plans.

We also support organisations and campaigns who lobby water companies directly to stop sewage spills into our lakes, rivers and oceans. Your donation will help our work to clean up National Park waterways.