The Kennet Catchment Partnership is a group of people and organisations who are working to improve the River Kennet and its tributaries for people and for wildlife
Most of the UK’s rivers are not as healthy as they should be. Although many have improved dramatically over the past few decades, current problems include pollution, invasive non-native species, abstraction and physical modifications such as weirs. The last Water Framework Directive (WFD) assessment of the Kennet Catchment showed 90% of waterbodies fail to meet ‘Good’ status.
The Kennet Catchment Partnership is a group of people and organisations who are working to improve the River Kennet and its tributaries for people and for wildlife. The partnership was formed in 2011 and includes a wide range of organisations, from local community groups and charities to councils and government agencies.
The partnership is being ‘hosted’ by Action for the River Kennet. Their role is to organise and co-ordinate the many different members of the partnership, towards a common goal of a healthier river.