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Friends of the Dart

Investigating pollution, mobilising communities, holding polluters to account and championing rivers.

Our approach

River-centric and collaborative. We use rigorous science, community guardianship and open data to find solutions that let life thrive.

The Dart right now

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overflows spilling now

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upgrades secured

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assets monitored

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Open River Hub (opens in a new tab)

The household pledge

19 households across the Dart have pledged to protect the river.

Small changes at home, like what goes down the sink, how a septic tank is looked after and where rainwater goes, add up to a cleaner Dart. It takes two minutes.

Supported by

Our work is made possible by trusts and foundations, local businesses, volunteers and people like you. There is much more we could do with your help.

Be part of the movement

Our findings, campaigns and ways to take part, once a month.

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