Water Matters

1/4 of freshwater species have become extinct in the past 30 years – we need a better vision for our watery places

WWF, as part of the WaterLIFE project, is part of the Blueprint for Water, a coalition of NGOs fighting for 5 goals:

  • Use water wisely
  • Stop pollution in our waters
  • Manage floods for people and wildlife
  • Create, protect and restore places for wildlife
  • Join up water management

At the end of this year, the government will set out its plans to protect our rivers and lakes. Now is the time for the government to ensure that these 5 goals become a reality. As part of the WaterLIFE project, WWF has contributed to Water Matters which sets out how we think the government can achieve these goals.

If you want to help us reach these goals, you can get involved in the Save Our Waters campaign.

Launched in style at the Houses of Parliament

Over 120 delegates from government, NGOs and industry attended the launch, including Elizabeth Truss, Secretary of State for the Environment, who delivered the keynote speech.

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