Clean River Kent Campaign

A large group of volunteers stands behind a collection of bin bags that they've used to collect rubbish.

Our local rivers need protection from pollution. Join our campaign to help keep the wonderful river Kent clean.

A button with a circular image of the Clean River Kent Campaign team in a meeting, with the words 'Who are we?' overlaid
A button with a circular image of the river Kent in a meeting, with the words 'Our vision' overlaid
A button with a circular image people at a CRKC event, with the words 'Our 2024 action plan' overlaid
A button with a circular image of a dipper perching on a rock on the river Kent, with the words 'Donate' overlaid
A circular image of a grey wagtail on the river Kent, with a blue outline and the words 'campaign background' overlaid.
A circular image of sewage in the river Kent with the text 'report a sewage discharge' overlaid

Need more information? Read our Q&A document for in-depth insight about CRKC and the river Kent. This is a live document and is edited as new information becomes available. We welcome your comments – please contact Sheila.

WATCH: A celebration of the River Kent and the campaign to protect it, starring local volunteers:

Thank you to our sponsors:

The National Lottery Community Fund logo in pink and black text with a crossed fingers icon.
A logo for the Lake District Foundation, with a white background and green text.
Furness Building Society logo – a pink 'F' on a green background.
Westmorland and Furness Council logo

Patagonia Foundation
Woodleigh Trust

Staveley Town Council
Kendal Town Council
Burneside Parish Council

Tim Farron & other individuals and local groups for generous donations