ENVIRONMENT
A new alternative to elastane, swimming medals made from drinks cans and a toolkit for protecting your local river – Environment Editor Jo Tinsley reports on the things that matter to us as swimmers
THE RIVER RESCUE KIT
Britain’s rivers are in crisis. But even with the steady stream of news on sewage spills, agricultural runoff and water scarcity pushing our once thriving waterways to the brink, it can be hard to know where to begin to protect your local river or to make an impact on a nation-wide level. Which is one of the reasons why River Action has launched a toolkit designed to give us the knowledge, tools and resources to protect and campaign for our local rivers. The River Rescue Kit is an online microsite packed with resources help us understand the key issues our rivers face and connect with community groups across the country.