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Volunteers Unite to Combat UK’s 61% Freshwater Pollution

1/3/2025

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In 2024, over 10,000 volunteers will join Earthwatch Europe in a groundbreaking citizen science initiative to test river water quality. With alarming results showing that 61% of UK freshwater is polluted, this effort aims to integrate community-collected data into official monitoring. Mark your calendars for the first testing weekend on April 26!

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In 2024, over 10,000 volunteers will join Earthwatch Europe in a groundbreaking citizen science initiative to test river water quality. With alarming results showing that 61% of UK freshwater is polluted, this effort aims to integrate community-collected data into official monitoring. Mark your calendars for the first testing weekend on April 26!