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We’re incredibly proud to share the impact of this year’s #DrowningPreventionWeek campaign. This success of #DPW wouldn’t have been possible without the amazing support of our members, partners, and advocates. Thank you for helping us make a difference 💙

💧 Are you a riparian owner? If you own land next to a river, stream or ditch, you’re responsible for helping to keep watercourses clear and flowing. This could involve: 🗑 Checking trash screens 🌿 Managing bank vegetation 🪵 Clearing debris (if safe) If it’s unsafe or too…

It's #WorldDrowningPreventionDay Knowing how to float could save your life. Everyone floats differently – learn how to stay calm and stay safe🛟 #FindYourFloat in a controlled environment, so you're prepared in an emergency. Events, tips and more: respectthewater.com

Knowing how to float can save your life. On #WorldDrowningPreventionDay, we encourage you to Find Your Float! Swimming pools and swim schools are teaching floating techniques in their swimming lessons. Contact your local pool today! #RLSSUK #SwimEngland

Find Your Float for World Drowning Prevention Day 2025. Join the float today and learn a vital lifesaving skill - get involved respectthewater.com/campaigns-reso… #DrowningPrevention #RespectTheWater #FindYourFloat

If you haven’t got a water butt then now is the time! Rain water is great for gardens as it contains nitrates. The average roof collects 85,000 litres of rain a year, enough to fill a water butt 450 times! Find out more tips on managing and saving water for better plants:…

Find Your Float for World Drowning Prevention Day 2025. Join NWSF members and partners on 25 July and learn a vital lifesaving skill: how to float. Get involved👇 respectthewater.com/campaigns-reso… #DrowningPrevention #RespectTheWater #FindYourFloat

Please see our Navigation Advisory Notice for an event on the River Great Ouse.

Just 27% of waste crime incidents get reported. We urge landowners and farmers to report any illegal activity. It’s essential to know when and where offences are happening so we can stop waste criminals. Check out more of the National Waste Crime Survey results 👇

This Friday for #WorldDrowningPreventionDay: * Attend a Find Your Float event * Learn the steps of how to float * Practise your float at a lifeguarded beach or swimming pool Find your local #FindYourFloat event at bit.ly/4m1xRWO #DrowningPrevention #RespectTheWater

A joint patrol with Essex Police Rural Engagement Team in Southend & Rochford. Visiting hotspots for rod licence offences & angling-related anti-social behaviour. Don’t forget to buy or renew your fishing licence at gov.uk/fishing-licenc…

The water industry is failing. We are overhauling it. Find out how 👇

Become a better gardener by ditching hosepipes and sprinklers for good. @The_RHS water expert @janetmanning1 explains how to keep water in the soil for longer and plan a more resilient garden. Find out more: watersworthsaving.org.uk/resilient-gard… #watersworthsaving

🛠️ Doing some DIY this summer? If you're thinking of paving over your front garden or driveway, be aware that planning permission is needed for impermeable surfaces over 5m² – a rule in place since 2008. 🏡 More hard surfaces mean less natural drainage and more surface water…

🌊 Coastal erosion happens when waves wear away the land – and climate change is making it worse. 🌡️ Rising sea levels and stronger storms mean faster erosion and a higher risk of coastal flooding. 🔍 Want to know if your area is at risk from coastal erosion or flooding? 👉…

Everyone should know how to #FloatToLive. Thank you to our friends at @BDA_Deaf for supporting us 💙 Save and share our steps in the thread below 👇 Remember it. Practise it. Share it. #RNLI #WaterSafety #BeachSafety #RespectTheWater

We were on the River Stour, with our partners, talking to anglers and checking licences. Don’t forget to buy your rod licence or renew it! Search "Buy a rod fishing licence" on Gov.UK

Last week Alan Lovell, went to Denver, Norfolk to look at the Ely Ouse Essex Transfer Scheme. During dry spells, this transfer scheme can supply up to 35% of Essex's water requirements. Millions of people stay connected to clean, reliable water. gov.uk/government/pub…

Thunderstorms are forecast across our region. This could lead to surface water flooding. Please take care as driving conditions maybe hazardous. Remember do not drive through flood water, just an egg cup full can ruin your engine.

The @metoffice has issued weather warnings for thunderstorms in the East. Thunderstorms can lead to oxygen levels in rivers to reducing, causing serious problems for fish. Watch our video below to find out more. If you see fish in distress please call us on 0800 807060.