Clean water underpins healthy rivers, providing vital habitats for fish, invertebrates, and aquatic plants. When water quality is compromised by wastewater discharges, urban pollution or agricultural runoff, it disrupts ecological balance, reduces biodiversity, and harms ecosystem resilience. Tackling these issues at a catchment scale is essential to restore and protect river health. This approach not only supports thriving wildlife but also safeguards the services rivers provide for people - such as recreation, clean drinking water, and reduced flood risk
