How to help tackle invasive non-native speciesMar 26, 2025 1 Min Read Paddlers can play a vital role in keeping our waters free of harmful species. Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS) are plants and animals introduced into an…
Fair, shared open access to clean watersMar 07, 2025 6 Mins Read Water provides a place for millions of people to play, explore and unwind – from paddlers to swimmers, rowers, sailors, divers, anglers and many, many…
‘State of waterways made me want to be an MP’Mar 03, 2025 3 Mins Read Jessica Toale was elected as Member of Parliament for Bournemouth West, in July 2024. She’s a passionate paddler and advocate for the environment, particularly around…
Water Quality – Don’t get sick doing what you loveNov 22, 2024 2 Mins Read Paddling is great for our health, enjoyment and wellbeing. However, there can be a risk of infection caused by microorganisms in the natural environment. Bacteria…
Phil Brickell MP – the paddling parliamentarianNov 21, 2024 4 Mins Read Phil Brickell, who was elected as MP for Bolton West, in July, is a passionate kayaker and believes paddlers have a crucial role to play…
Why greater access could lead to cleaner riversAug 27, 2024 4 Mins Read Ben Seal, Head of Access & Environment at Paddle UK, explains how by increasing access to our rivers it could also make them cleaner. At…
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Shaun the Sheep champions our green and blue spaces! Shaun the Sheep is a champion for the Countryside Code and is now helping Paddle UK to promote our Paddlers' April 17, 2025
Clean Water Sports Alliance ask for a Public Health objective from the Water Commission Following a meeting earlier this month, Paddle UK, as part of the Clean Water Sports Alliance (CWSA), has written an April 17, 2025
DEFRA minister praises Clean Water Sports Alliance on their calls for clean water In an open letter to the Clean Water Sports Alliance, Emma Hardy MP, Defra Minister for Water and Flooding praises April 11, 2025
Clean Water Sports Alliance raises efforts to protect public health It's been a busy time for Paddle UK and the Clean Water Sports Alliance (CWSA), which has recently marked its April 9, 2025