The Colne Catchment Action Network brings people together to explore better ways to protect, conserve and enhance the water environment of the Colne catchment.
South East England
Joined August 2014
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ColneCAN retweeted
☀️ A dry August has continued to affect water resources across London and the Thames Valley.
Rainfall was well below average, with groundwater and river levels remaining lower than we'd typically expect for this time of year. Reservoir levels are currently at 61% in London and 76% in the Thames Valley.
Our teams are continuing to monitor conditions closely and manage water resources to help maintain resilient supplies for customers and the environment.
As dry conditions continue, we'd like to thank customers for continuing to use water wisely. 💧
ALT Graphic titled "August Water update - Thames Valley area" on a blue background with a blurred reservoir image. The graphic shows key water resource indicators for August: rainfall at 47% of the long-term average, reservoir levels at 76%, groundwater levels below normal to notably low, groundwater dryness drier than average, and river levels below average. Decorative icons include a rain cloud and a water level gauge.
ALT Graphic titled "August Water update - London area" on a blue background with a blurred reservoir image. The graphic shows key water resource indicators for August: rainfall at 31% of the long-term average, reservoir levels at 61%, groundwater levels below normal to normal, groundwater dryness drier than average, and river levels below average. Decorative icons include a rain cloud and a water level gauge.
ColneCAN retweeted
Water is precious. We're using it faster than nature can replace it, and to protect it we must use less.
#LetsSaveWater is a campaign that helps people understand how to use water more efficiently, and make water-saving part of everyday life:
ofwat.gov.uk/regulated-compa…
ALT The photo is of a woman and child brushing their teeth in a bathroom. In the top right hand corner is the blue Ofwat logo, a W in a circle.
ColneCAN retweeted
Following a very dry spring and three record-breaking heatwaves, water use across our region has soared—with some homes using 50% more than usual.
With the Met Office forecasting more hot, dry weather ahead, we’re implementing a hosepipe ban across our region, effective this Thursday 23 July. We’ve acted now to protect essential supplies so taps keep running for everyone's core needs.
While our teams work around the clock to fix leaks, we need your help too. We’re asking everyone to take a break from using:
❌ Hosepipes
❌ Sprinklers
❌ Jet washers
Please continue using water as needed to stay healthy and hydrated!
🔗 Read more about the ban and what it means for you: thameswater.co.uk/hosepipe-b…
ColneCAN retweeted
The arguments against a 3rd Runway at Heathrow are growing significantly on so many fronts that it’s time renew Labour administration quietly closed down the plan once and for all at the end of the consultation period in September.
Probably the biggest threat to any river system in the UK is #Heathrow’s disastrous proposals to build on top of, divert and merge 5 rivers for nearly 2km which will ruin ecological connectivity over a 1000km2 catchment...
ColneCAN retweeted
The European eel is critically endangered - we need YOUR help to bring it back. Have your say for a chance to WIN a ZSL Gold Zoo Membership worth up to £336!
Made possible with @HeritageFundUK
Thanks to the Players.
#NationalLottery #HeritageFund #BringBackTheEel #TCCEP #ZSL
ColneCAN retweeted
The European eel is a truly fascinating creature, spending its life in freshwater rivers, streams, and even ponds, before turning silvery blue and swimming all the way to Bermuda’s Sargasso Sea to breed.
Eels are disappearing fast. Join Joe Pecorelli of the Zoological Society of London and me on Rewilding the World to hear about amazing eels and what can be done to restore them to their former abundance.
Out now wherever you get your podcasts.
📸 - @OfficialZSL
ColneCAN retweeted
Name a better engineer than a London beaver. We’ll wait. 🦫
These incredible creatures were reintroduced to the city and have already stepped up to stop flooding at a Tube station and restore local habitats. Nature is healing (and civil engineering).
npr.org/2026/05/21/nx-s1-573…
ColneCAN retweeted
With a red heat alert issued for Wednesday and Thursday, people may be tempted to get into the water 🌊
Make sure you know what to do if you see someone struggling:
📞 Phone 999
🗣️ Tell them to float on their back
🛟 Throw them something that floats
ColneCAN retweeted
Congratulations to Tony Booker for winning the Adult Environmental Champion Award! 🏆
Thank you for your exceptional and sustained contribution to protecting and restoring the district’s precious local chalk streams💚
Learn more 👉 orlo.uk/X1zbA
ALT Image of daisies. Text that reads ‘Environmental Champions Award Adult Environmental Champion Winner Tony Booker’.
ColneCAN retweeted
We're proud of what we've achieved for the #RiverVer since 1976 and delighted that it's all been planned and delivered entirely by volunteers. Come and see us in Verulamium Park, St Albans in June: river dipping for all the family and ask us anything about the River Ver!
ColneCAN retweeted
It's not always pleasant work but our volunteers are on the river in all weathers, testing the water, uncovering the issues and encouraging solutions. Phosphates, nitrates, heavy metals, sewage, sediment, E. coli, forever chemicals and many more, We are on the case!
ColneCAN retweeted
Every river needs water. That's why we have been campaigning for change since 1976, when most of the #RiverVer dried up for the first time. 50yrs later, over-abstraction has been largely reversed and the Ver is looking more like the #chalkstream it once did.
ColneCAN retweeted
One measure of the #RiverVer's health is the abundance of invertebrates living in the river. Every month a dedicated team of 20 volunteers survey nearly 20 spots along the Ver to check that all is well.
ColneCAN retweeted
Our volunteers take on all sorts of tasks to ensure the River Ver and its banks remain in better shape. Collecting bags of rubbish, from cans and bottles to footballs and dog poo bags, isn't everyone's favourite job but we love our chalk stream!
ColneCAN retweeted
Whether it's a brief glimpse of a vole or signs along the bank, our volunteers record it all. This year there are 10 miles of river to check, that's 20 miles of bank! Wish us luck!
ColneCAN retweeted
Would you like to go on a Bat Walk organised by @Hillingdon in #Ruislip Woods on Friday 29th May at 9pm? Meet at the Woodland Centre. Booking essential
ruislipwoodstrust.org.uk/our…
#RuislipLido #GetOutside #GoodCompany #exercise
@Hill_libraries @goparkslondon @YourLondonWalks
ColneCAN retweeted
#InvasivePlants like Himalayan balsam can:
- cause devastating environmental impacts
- be extremely costly to control
- interfere with our health and way of life
#BePlantWise to prevent their spread nonnativespecies.org/beplant…
ColneCAN retweeted
River flies are starting to hatch. Two weeks early for the mayfly. Changes habits among many of the bigger inverts. @Buzz_dont_tweet @bugsymac1
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Out with newly trained riverfly monitors on the River Chess at Scotsbridge. Great morning and a lovely outcome. Good numbers of mayfly and some great specimens of Yellow May Dun. @ChilternsNL @ChilternSociety @ScotsbridgeMill
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One donation, twice the impact | 22–29 April
We’re excited to be taking part in the Big Give’s Earth Raise this year.
All donations made to the Colne Valley Regional Park through thebiggive.org.uk during the campaign will be doubled. Donate here: donate.biggive.org/campaign/…