Between the 6th and 12th of September, we’re coming together for rivers to take part in the next Big River Watch citizen science event and we want you to join us!
Big River Watch is an invitation for communities to love their local river and to be part of the movement demanding better for our rivers.
All you need to do to take part is to download our free Big River Watch app, visit your local river and complete a simple survey on what you see. Anybody in the UK and Ireland who can access a river can take part.
Big River Watch consists of three simple steps:
Step 1: Download the app. Sign up and download the survey app to your phone before visiting your chosen river.
Step 2: Take part. Pick a riverside location and spend just 15 minutes observing and answering the questions on the survey, about things like wildlife and pollution. You can complete the survey at your favourite local spot, or choose to get to know somewhere new.
Step 3: Upload. Upload your survey. It’s that simple to get involved!
All of the survey data will provide a large-scale picture of river health, and help us fight for better for our rivers.
Sign up to take part using the form on this webpage.
While you’re out, if you spot a pollution incident, any illegal activity or anything else, please report it immediately to the authorities.
Report pollution to the Environment Agency (EA):
24-hour hotline: 0800 80 70 60
Learn when you need to call the EA immediately, how reported incidents are assessed and prioritised, and when you should contact local councils/utility companies on the EA’s website.