Looking for a New Year’s Resolution or two? Why not help our rivers by making five simple changes in 2018?
Rubbish, can harm wildlife, both in our rivers and out at sea. It can also cause blockages increasing the impact of flooding.
Always take your litter home with you when visiting the river and if you can please pick up a piece that someone has left behind.
These gradually build up, bringing about sewer blockages, which can lead to unnecessary discharge and pollution in our streams and rivers.
Phosphate is an ingredient in most household cleaning products. It causes a big problem in Lincolnshire rivers, acting as a fertiliser for weed growth, causing issues for wildlife and river users.
Tip – boil your dishcloths in bicarbonate of soda for an eco-friendly version to bleaching.
Please put everything else in the bin, even wipes that claim to flush. Items that shouldn’t be flushed can stick together and end up in our rivers.
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