River
banks
No single organisation has sole responsibility for removing debris from
watercourses and landowners are often unaware of their duty to keep
banks clean and well managed. Some stretches are badly littered which
can be hazardous to people and wildlife. Debris can travel downstream
for miles.
Littering,
dog-fouling and vandalism on footpaths and towpaths make our waterways
less attractive places to be. Everybody can help to create a clean,
safe, wildlife rich and bio-diverse waterside that are nice places
to visit.
Before
the clean up on the River Aire in Castleford (©
Environment Agency)
After
the clean up (©
Environment Agency)
Litter
and rubbish collects on the riverbank (©
Environment Agency)
Hard at
work clearing the litter (©
Environment Agency)
How
You Can Help
