Who We Are
We are a diverse, all-ages community united by one simple belief: our rivers deserve better.
For too long, the health of our rivers and the wider water environment has been undermined by sewage pollution, irresponsible agricultural practices, poor management and a lack of effective accountability.
We will not accept this as the status quo.
Pollution must be documented. Failures must be reported. Those responsible must be held to account. And harmful practices must be stopped.
Our rivers are not disposable. They are vital ecosystems, essential to wildlife, communities and future generations. They must never be sacrificed for short-term profit, convenience or inadequate regulation.
The evidence is there. Better practices are possible. Solutions exist. What is needed is the political will, effective regulation, proper enforcement and accountability to deliver them.
We are here to raise awareness, gather evidence, challenge failure and demand meaningful change.
Because protecting our rivers cannot be left to chance.
We have a responsibility to stand up.
We have a responsibility to speak out.
And together, we have the power to demand action.
OUR RIVERS. OUR RESPONSIBILITY. OUR FUTURE.
For too long, the health of our rivers and the wider water environment has been undermined by sewage pollution, irresponsible agricultural practices, poor management and a lack of effective accountability.
We will not accept this as the status quo.
Pollution must be documented. Failures must be reported. Those responsible must be held to account. And harmful practices must be stopped.
Our rivers are not disposable. They are vital ecosystems, essential to wildlife, communities and future generations. They must never be sacrificed for short-term profit, convenience or inadequate regulation.
The evidence is there. Better practices are possible. Solutions exist. What is needed is the political will, effective regulation, proper enforcement and accountability to deliver them.
We are here to raise awareness, gather evidence, challenge failure and demand meaningful change.
Because protecting our rivers cannot be left to chance.
We have a responsibility to stand up.
We have a responsibility to speak out.
And together, we have the power to demand action.
OUR RIVERS. OUR RESPONSIBILITY. OUR FUTURE.
Our Founder - Angela Jones
Angela Jones is a wild swimmer and environmentalist who has been campaigning for many years to protect the declining SSSI/SAC rivers Wye and Usk. She has been invited to speak at the Sennedd and Westminster, acknowledging her tireless campaign to protect our beloved rivers and hoping to realise the dream of making them healthy again. She has been featured on Panorama, the BBC and countless news articles. Her contagious enthusiasm has encouraged crowds to take up the battle of protecting our beloved waters. Grass roots protests have joined forces with science, as scores of trained crusaders test for phosphates on the river, submitting the data for collective analysis. Spilled (and intentionally dumped) sewage is identified, filmed and reported by a burgeoning team of supportive nature lovers.
Her mission is clear…save OUR rivers!
and in doing so, the creatures and plants that rely on them for survival.
Her website is: https://www.angelajonesswimwild.co.uk/
Her mission is clear…save OUR rivers!
and in doing so, the creatures and plants that rely on them for survival.
Her website is: https://www.angelajonesswimwild.co.uk/
Our Analysts
Dr David Lee
is a Senior Lecturer in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Biology at the University of South Wales. His interests include human impacts on ecosystems and using robust scientific data to try to find solutions to these challenges. David helps analyse the data collected by our dedicated citizen scientists.
is a Senior Lecturer in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Biology at the University of South Wales. His interests include human impacts on ecosystems and using robust scientific data to try to find solutions to these challenges. David helps analyse the data collected by our dedicated citizen scientists.
Robin Masefield was a Shellfish Scientist at Cefas for 8 years before a complete career change, opening Wales' first zero waste shop in Crickhowell (Natural Weigh). He's a sampler on the Uk but also recently starting assisting with data analysis, something which he's missed since leaving his role at Cefas. Robin and his wife Chloe live in Gilwern with their son Rowan.
George Baldwin
Software Engineer & Environmentalist
Karen Hearn
Quality Insurance within the Pharmaceutical Industry insuring data
was valid and credible.
Dr Alison Weightman
Director Support Research Evidence, Cardiff University
Nathalie Nicolaus (2021-2025)
looks after our data analysis activities.
She holds a BSc in Environmental Geography and has written her dissertation about sources of water pollution in the River Usk. Her particular interest in freshwater systems is how we can work with them to help aquatic ecosystems and their wildlife recover.
She now works for Gwent Wildlife Trust as their Senior River Restoration Officer.
George Baldwin
Software Engineer & Environmentalist
Karen Hearn
Quality Insurance within the Pharmaceutical Industry insuring data
was valid and credible.
Dr Alison Weightman
Director Support Research Evidence, Cardiff University
Nathalie Nicolaus (2021-2025)
looks after our data analysis activities.
She holds a BSc in Environmental Geography and has written her dissertation about sources of water pollution in the River Usk. Her particular interest in freshwater systems is how we can work with them to help aquatic ecosystems and their wildlife recover.
She now works for Gwent Wildlife Trust as their Senior River Restoration Officer.
