Marching to give our ocean a voice for clean water
On Sunday 3rd November we attended the March for Clean Water rally in London, to demand an end to the poisoning of our seas, rivers, and lakes.
The atmosphere was electric as staff and volunteers joined a vibrant sea of blue, marching from Albert Embankment to Parliament Square. The rally was full of energy, with a growing coalition of charities and community groups gathering peacefully to demand urgent action on water quality. Powerful speeches from figures like Chris Packham and Liz Bonnin called for an end to the poisoning of Britain’s waters.
Staff and volunteers outside Downing street.
Credit: Amy Rice
Our seas and beaches are essential habitats for marine life and vital for climate resilience, yet they’re continually polluted by sewage and persistent "forever chemicals" that accumulate in the environment. Now more than ever, we need systemic change that places the environment at the heart of decision-making and tackles all sources of water pollution.
The Marine Conservation Society is campaigning for stricter monitoring and urges the UK Government to equip regulators with the resources needed to enforce laws and restore our seas and rivers.
“The recent measures proposed by the UK Government are not enough to address the scale of the water pollution crisis. We joined the march to ensure our ocean is heard in Parliament and demand an end to the poisoning of our precious marine habitats."
Sandy Luk, Chief Executive at the Marine Conservation Society
A massive thank you to River Action UK for organising such an impactful event and thank you to all of our supporters who came out to march the streets of London with us.
Together, we will reclaim our right for clean water.
