Autumn 2024 update
An update on our campaign covering the last 12 months, to protect and restore the River Kent.
PRESS RELEASE: Candidates in hot water at Clean River Kent hustings
PRESS RELEASE: Candidates in hot water at Clean River Kent hustings
Clean River Kent Campaign May 2024 Update
News and events from our Clean River Kent Campaign group.
Our report from the United Utilities ‘Clean Water, Clean Streets’ event
Read our collective statement after positive discussions with United Utilities.
Clean River Kent Campaign – December 2023 update
News and events from our Clean River Kent Campaign group.
PRESS RELEASE: Ofwat needs to get serious about protecting our local rivers from sewage pollution
The Clean River Kent Campaign (CRKC) calls on Ofwat to prove that it is serious about protecting our rivers from sewage pollution when reviewing United Utilities business plan for the next 5 years.
PRESS RELEASE: Huge haul of rubbish retrieved from the river Kent thanks to volunteer litter pickers’ fantastic efforts, both on land and water!
The Clean River Kent Campaign (CRKC), in partnership with the Lakeland Canoe Club, Save our Rivers, Trash Free Trails and Westmorland (Kent) Angling Association organised a river clean-up on Sunday 2nd April between Staveley and Burneside.
Embargoed until 6am, Thursday 15th December 2022 PRESS RELEASE:
PRESS RELEASE: Ground-breaking study by local people reveals shocking levels of river water pollution along the river Kent in Cumbria