British Rowing launches Thriving Waters Scheme
Clubs are invited to submit projects that will help their local stretch of water thrive, through water testing, litter clean-ups or action on invasive species
One of the key objectives of British Rowing’s Environmental Sustainability Strategy is to ‘Help our Waters Thrive’.
In line with this, we are delighted to be launching a scheme to help affiliated clubs and organisations keep their local stretch of water thriving and accessible for the long term. The scheme will support projects involving:
- Water testing
- Litter clean-ups
- Invasive species management/removal.
Successful projects will receive a tailored package of support including, where appropriate:
- An introduction to any existing, similar projects happening nearby
- Funding to cover all/part of the project
- Advice through The Rowing Clean Water Partnership (The Rivers Trust and River Action)
- Advice on external funding sources for which the project is in scope, and guidance on making an application.
How to apply
Complete the Application Form here:
The deadline for submissions to the British Rowing Thriving Waters Scheme 2024 is midnight on 1 September 2024.
Got a question? Please contact [email protected].
Applications to be assessed by a panel consisting of representatives of The Rivers Trust, River Action, HM Government’s Animal and Plant Health Agency, and British Rowing’s Sustainability Lead.
Criteria for assessing the applications are:
| Criterion | Weighting |
|---|---|
| Impact of the project | 30% |
| Viability of the project | 25% |
| Scale and ambition – long term thinking and likelihood of the proposed activity to improve the water for the medium to long term | 15% |
| Research/action relating to the project to date | 10% |
| Desire to work with the local community | 10% |
| Identification of project lead within the club | 10% |
- Criterion:
- Impact of the project
- Weighting:
- 30%
- Criterion:
- Viability of the project
- Weighting:
- 25%
- Criterion:
- Scale and ambition – long term thinking and likelihood of the proposed activity to improve the water for the medium to long term
- Weighting:
- 15%
- Criterion:
- Research/action relating to the project to date
- Weighting:
- 10%
- Criterion:
- Desire to work with the local community
- Weighting:
- 10%
- Criterion:
- Identification of project lead within the club
- Weighting:
- 10%
Successful projects will be facilitated either in the 2024/25 season or put on a ‘reserve’ list.
We will respond by email to all applications once they have been assessed after the closing date, whether they have been successful or not.
