Berkshire factory farm plans rejected in win for river campaigners A major win for river campaigners has been secured in Berkshire. Plans for a 32,000-bird egg production unit near Marsh Benham, close to the River Kennet, have been rejected following strong objections from local residents, environmental groups, and anglers led by Action for the […] The post Plans for 32,000-bird “Megafarm” on the River Kennet Rejected appeared first on River Action UK.| River Action UK
By Drew Richardson, Communities Coordinator, River Action The Dirty Man of Europe The UK is unaffectionately known as the ‘Dirty Man of Europe’ when it comes to the state of our rivers. Three-quarters of rivers now pose a risk to human health, with many of our great lakes and rivers turning green with algal blooms […] The post From Green to Clean – The Spanish community that saved their lake and what the UK can learn appeared first on River Action UK.| River Action UK