Sustainability Spotlight: September 2024
A roundup of current environmental sustainability initiatives, opportunities and calls to action relevant to clubs, competitions and the wider rowing community
Latest News
Minister unveils plans for new Water (Special Measures) Bill
The Government’s new Water (special measures) Bill was announced by the Secretary of State for Defra, Steve Reed OBE MP on 5 September at Thames RC. The Clean Water Sports Alliance, which includes British Rowing, welcomed the announcement.
3 actions for September
1. Take part in The Big River Watch (6-12 September)
The Big River Watch is a ‘citizen science’ observational study of river health organised twice a year by our partner, The Rivers Trust. Once you’ve downloaded the free app, it will only take you 10 minutes to do!
2. Take part in The Great UK WaterBlitz (20-23 September)
The Great UK WaterBlitz is a similar biannual initiative that calls for vbolunteers to go out and test the quality of their local freshwater body. We encourage all clubs to take part. All you need to do is register to obtain your phosphate and nitrate testing kit so that you can test your local waters and upload your data to help build the case for focused action.
Register your interest here https://www.freshwaterwatch.org/pages/events to
3. Get 10% off eco-friendly cleaning products
Don’t forget that all members of the rowing community can get 10% off at Delphis Eco – the UK’s leading eco-friendly cleaning products brand – by using the code CLEANRIVERS.
Thriving Waters Scheme
British Rowing’s Thriving Waters Scheme closed for applications on 1 September. Thanky ou to everyone who submitted a project – we are extremely pleased with the proposals sent in. Those who have applied have been contacted with next steps.
British Rowing’s Environmental Sustainability Strategy
Our vision
A clean and flourishing environment in and around our waters – for now and for future generations.
Our aim
To empower the rowing community across Britain to work together to learn, share and develop robust, sustainable practices to protect the sport we love and our planet.
