Who we are:
We are community river action group of local volunteers who want to highlight and seek a solution to the problem of non-organic litter/non-biodegradeable items on the Battersea foreshore, before the items are washed out to sea by the next high tide, affecting marine life in our Seas and Oceans.
What we do:
We organise monthly/bi-monthly litter picking sessions (weekday & weekend) covering the stretch between Battersea Bridge to Battersea Railway Bridge.
Why we feel this issue needs focus:
David Attenborough's Blue Planet awoke a public consciousness in regards to addressing the issue of non-organic litter pollution and how it affects marine life thousands of miles away from the source of the pollution. We seek to capitalise on that concern and do some good even if its on a small scale. However, we are joined by many such organisations making a difference the length of the Thames as it flows through London and together we aim to make a significant difference to the amount of non organic litter/non-biodegradeable that flows out of the Thames Estuary.
How we hope to achieve this:
Ensuring that the foreshore is clean of non-organic litter/non-biodegradeable items; we do this by litter picking.
Highlighting the problem by engaging with locals who make use of the foreshore and the Thames Path, to encourage responsible behaviour and to discuss issues that impact the health of the river.
Working with similar Thames21River Action Groups along the Thames.
What we have achieved:
- Significant and regular reduction of litter from the Thames River and Battersea foreshore.
- Data gathering and assistance with other key Thames21 environmental objectives.
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Working rapport and support from Wandsworth Council, Putney and Battersea MPs and Continental Landscapes.
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Training provided by Thames21 and financial assistance for that training provided by Tideway.
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Active dialogue with PLA.
We need your help!
Battersea Beach Clean Group is a voluntary organisation that requires volunteers to assist in its objectives.
We provide litter pickers, gloves, bag hoops and bin liners - we need you to provide your time at one of our litter picking events.
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