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River Eden

River Leith

River Eden

Rivers are our lifeblood.

We rely on them for clean water, food, leisure, health and our well-being. They are a precious resource that is under serious threat from us, from the way we live and the everyday things we do – without thinking about what the consequences are for our drinking water, wildlife and the people we love.

Tackling the effects of climate change and the harmful actions of billions of people can seem daunting, and we know that governments and business have a major part to play in protecting our planet and our way of life … but so do each and every one of us...

It’s time to Act for Eden

clean, healthy rivers for everyone ...FOR LIFE!

It's up to all of us to do our bit to combat the climate and nature crisis. If we all then tiny, seemingly insignificant actions when done by thousands of people all add up to a massive change for our rivers!

What are the three biggest things we can all do that will help rivers?

Simply, use water wisely and don't waste a drop of the precious stuff, reduce pollution by stopping chemicals and plastic waste from being flushed, poured or blown into watercourses, and protect nature by stopping alien invasive species in their tracks and ensuring future abundance of native species.

How can I Act for Eden?

Click on the links below to find out more about why we need to take action to use water wisely, reduce pollution and protect nature now! 

Be inspired by the Top 10 things you can do to Act for Eden (why not challenge family and friends to make one too). We've also produced some thought-provoking and fun activities for families and schools to explore the crisis facing our rivers.

Use water wisely

Cartoon shower head.

Reduce pollution

Cartoon of various items of plastic litter.

Protect nature

Cartoon fish with a green heart bubble.

Act for Eden

Orange cartoon lightbulb.

Download resources

We’ve created some resources that help explain why we should use water wisely
and reduce pollution to protect wildlife.

Designed for schools, they’re fun for families too!

River Champions Act for Eden
Cartoon water droplet, smiling.
River Champions Act for Eden

Bring your rivers topic to life in the classroom with our suite of downloadable resources. They are designed to be used in conjunction with the River Champions Act for Eden’s Rivers film.

Cartoon water droplet, smiling.
Make a Scrap-motion film
Picture of scrap motion movie elements including fish and weeds with the title Act for Eden a scrap motion movie.
Make a Scrap-motion film

Our friends at Ragtag Arts have joined forces with us to help you spread the word about how wonderful rivers are … and what will happen if people don’t show them the love and care they need.

Click on the button for step-by-step videos and templates to help you and your children create your very own movie.

Picture of scrap motion movie elements including fish and weeds with the title Act for Eden a scrap motion movie.

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