Rivers at Risk: Lymington River, Swimming in sewage💧 Our ambassador Honor Burgess is passionate about the New Forest & shares her experiences of spending time on the Lymington River 💩 Help us rescue our rivers like the Lymington 👉 www.cnp.org.uk/support/camp...

Now we know that National Park rivers are at risk, it’s time to demand better for them 💪 Our rivers at risk report outlines 5 key recommendations govs in Eng and Wales need to implement to rescue our rivers. Speak up for rivers www.cnp.org.uk/support/camp...

We're thrilled that our CEO Dr Rose O'Neill will be a panelist at the Lib Dem party conference on Saturday. Rose will be joining panelists from @rewildingbritain.org.uk @greenpeaceuk.bsky.social and @righttoroam.bsky.social

If this was coming from one pipe that would be the equivalent spilling sewage continuously for over 29 years🚽 This outrageous level of sewage reflects aging & poorly maintained sewage infrastructure. The sewage must be stopped. Help us demand better for our rivers www.cnp.org.uk/support/camp...

Chalk streams are a rare and precious habitat💧 Many of which are found in England's National Parks🏞️ Sadly chalk streams are under threat thanks to over abstraction – removal of water from a natural source for uses such as drinking water🚰 More about chalk streams 👉 www.cnp.org.uk/blog/top-fac...

National Park rivers are at risk ❌ 📉57% of water bodies are failing to meet ‘good’ ecological status 🤢254,808 hours of sewage were spilled in National Park rivers in 2024 No more neglect or broken promises - We’re demanding action with @campaign4parks.bsky.social 👉 www.cnp.org.uk/support/camp...

The River Meon is one of the world’s 200 precious chalk streams 💧 Despite the fact that it’s an incredibly rare habitat the River Meon is at risk from acute over-abstraction 🚰 Neither an SAC nor SSSI – this river has no protection 🏞️ Rescue our rivers 👉 www.cnp.org.uk/support/camp...

Introducing the Rivers at Risk 💧 We're looking beneath the surface of some iconic and important National Park rivers to highlight key risks and why we need to rescue our rivers. You can take action for our rivers 👉 www.cnp.org.uk/support/camp...

A new Rivers at Risk report from @campaign4parks.bsky.social, in partnership with The Rivers Trust, reveals that sewer overflows inside #Dartmoor spill, on average, for three times as long as outside. Read more: dartmoorpreservation.co.uk/rivers-at-ri... #riversatrisk #sewage #riverhealth

Breaking News 📢 Sewage pours into rivers of English and Welsh National Parks at twice rate elsewhere Our new report in partnership with @theriverstrust.bsky.social reveals that 57% of rivers in National Parks fail to meet good ecological status 📉 www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Revealed: Sewage overflows twice as bad inside national parks Exclusive: @campaign4parks.bsky.social attack ‘outrageous’ situation, saying waters in protected areas should be cleanest Story by me www.theguardian.com/environment/...

National Parks encompass some of the most biodiverse and important rivers in the country💧 Yet even in precious #NationalParks, freshwaters have been ignored by successive governments, companies & regulators 📉 It's time to recue our rivers 👉 www.cnp.org.uk/support/camp...

The next consultations open for a new #NationalPark in Wales 📢 The first to be designated in Wales for over 60 years, this new National Park should be an exemplar for nature, climate and people 🌳🥾⛰️ Let Welsh Gov know you support the new Park 👉 ymgynghori.cyfoethnaturiol.cymru/north-east-g...

Second National Marine Parks Alliance Gathering (Online), 12:30 – 14:00pm, Wed 24 Sept 🌊 Join us to explore the top-voted theme as selected by you, our NMP Alliance members; Identifying potential National Marine Park sites. Sign up here campaignfornationalparks.beaconforms.com/form/b2d7e3d7

What a day so far at #WildSummitUK So many inspirational speakers and sessions PLUS we get a chance to chat all things National Parks 🏞️ Events like these make us feel emboldened to keep fighting for Nature-rich #NationalParks for everyone 💪

Our final day is all about campaigning 📢 Pitching to our expert panel: ⭐ Sunita Welch @naturalengland.bsky.social ⭐ Martin Buckle ⭐ Ruth Lovell & Anna Jones @tirweddaucymru.bsky.social ⭐ @campaignerkate.bsky.social Thank you to the National Lottery Heritage Fund & @rambleworldwide.bsky.social

Day 2 of our Future Leaders Course in @bannaubrycheiniog.bsky.social 🌞 Thanks to @action4conserv.bsky.social for hosting us at Penpont 🌳 We've heard from some amazing speaker including Catherine Mealing-Jones, @ebenmyrddin.bsky.social and @campaignerkate.bsky.social

We've kicked off our latest Future Leaders Course in Bannau Brycheiniog 🏞️ A massive thanks to @bannaubrycheiniog.bsky.social for introducing us to the landscape despite the rain ☔ Thanks to the National Lottery Heritage Fund and @rambleworldwide.bsky.social for supporting this course

We're excited for this year's #WildSummitUK There's so many amazing events from incredible people like @nationaltrust.org.uk's Hilary McGrady, @guyshrubsole.bsky.social and our very own @campaignerkate.bsky.social ⭐ Tickets available now👇 wildsummituk.eventbrite.co.uk

Exmoor at Night by Leah Drage focuses on human interaction with the night sky in Exmoor National Park 💫 Feat. astrophotographer Shaun Davey, and Space Detectives, Jo & Pete. Exmoor is the perfect dark sky area to appreciate a truly dark night Watch bit.ly/exmoor-at-ni... @campaign4parks.bsky.social

“We want to be involved too and join them [National Park Boards] in the great work that National Parks do”. It’s critical that young people are a key part of National Park leadership 🤝 We have an opportunity to reshape National Park governance, add your voice today 👉 www.cnp.org.uk/support/camp...

Big win for nature in Westminster📢 Thanks to action taken by our supporters & many others gov't has agreed to make changes to the Planning Bill that address major concerns. But we're not out of the woods yet. Gov't must deliver a nature-rich future for everyone👇 www.cnp.org.uk/support/camp...

Have your say on public transport... @campaign4parks.bsky.social Exmoor Society and Dartmoor Preservation Association want to collect evidence on experiences with public transport and would appreciate your thoughts in this short survey - closing date end of August: forms.office.com/e/pngdpV3sTu

The DPA, with @campaign4parks.bsky.social, wants to make sure that Dartmoor National Park truly is for everyone. Unfortunately, the limited bus services mean that many parts are currently off limits for those without cars on a Sunday. Share your bus experiences here: forms.office.com/e/pngdpV3sTu

National Parks are missing 👀 A detailed review of the water regulatory system in Eng & Wales fail to mentioned National Parks once 🤯 National Park rivers, lakes & streams are pollution hot spots - we're fighting for change for clean rivers, seas and lakes 🏞️ More... www.cnp.org.uk/news/nationa...

Only 6% of the total land area of National Parks is currently managed effectively for nature📉 This is why our Parks need stronger powers, clearer purposes, and better resources🏞️ and why we're fighting to make them wilder for everyone 👇 www.theguardian.com/environment/...

The results are in: UK Gov't releases data on the state of nature in England’s Protected Landscapes Takeaways: 📉 Huge effort vital to meet nature targets ⌛ Action needed from gov't ❌ No national targets to clean up waterways 💪 National Parks need new powers More... www.cnp.org.uk/news/data-on...

Applications close this Sunday for our next Future Leaders Course in Bannau Brycheiniog 📢 Not sure if the course is for you? Hear from the participants of our Dartmoor residential and apply today 👉 www.cnp.org.uk/national-par...

Grab your phone! We’ve partnered with Wildling to help more people feel better in nature this summer 🌿🐾🏞️ From nature guides and forest soundscapes to dog friendly walks in our stunning National Parks, Wildling will be your go to app this summer 🌞 Download today www.wildling.app

A new video from @campaign4parks.bsky.social‬ brings home the vital importance of buses in the Peak District. "We just want our bus services to be taken seriously, and improved to the point where every single person can access the Peak District." www.cnp.org.uk/national-par...

3 of England’s National Parks are hotspots for illegal killing of birds of prey: Yorkshire Dales, the North York Moors and the Peak District - associated with grouse moors. Today, parliament debate a @wildjustice.bsky.social petition to ban grouse shooting. The UK Gov must act to stop the killing.

Win a Lake District Walking Escape 🥾 We've partnered with @rambleworldwide.bsky.social to bring you a three-night, fully catered, guided walking holiday for two + 2 year FREE membership with us 🤩 Enter before 23:59pm on 10 July for your chance to win 👉 www.rambleworldwide.co.uk/campaign-for...

🌳 An exciting opportunity for any budding campaigners aged 20-30 with @campaign4parks.bsky.social! 🐞 The Future Leaders course is fully funded with a residential to Bannau Brycheiniog National Park from 3rd - 5th September! 🪲 Check out the details below + share with anyone who may be interested

There's still time to join our National Marine Parks Alliance webinar 🌊 Interested in the future of National Marine Parks in the UK? Join us tomorrow at 12:30 – 14:00 Dive in 👉 campaignfornationalparks.beaconforms.com/form/81a760bd

Our next Future Leaders Course is here📢 Join our programme for young people who want to make a difference for National Parks, landscapes, nature and people For more info & how to apply www.cnp.org.uk/national-par... ⌛ Applications close 11.59pm Sun 13 July

Congratulations to Yvonne Witter on receiving an MBE for Services to Access to Nature in this year's King's Birthday Honours 👏 As Chair of Peak District Mosaic, Yvonne embodies the spirit of National Parks that are truly for everyone. A well-deserved honour.

Dartmoor was a big win - but wild camping should be a right in other National Parks. 🏕️  We're calling for trials, legal reform & better access for all.  We ❤️ @teambmc.bsky.social’s #WeWildCamp campaign: creative bursaries, community forum & survey now live.  🔗 www.cnp.org.uk/news/extend-...

Today, we’re taking our Campaign for National Parks to the High Court. In court, we argue that the new Protected Landscapes duty is not a tick-box exercise. Decision makers cannot simply say they’ve complied and carry on “business as usual”. It must drive action. www.cnp.org.uk/news/taking-...

How misinformation brought down a National Park. APRS Director @kat-jones writes in The Herald about the vested interests that brought down the proposed Galloway National Park and why this is a sobering lesson for all environmental campaigners. www.heraldscotland.com/politics/hol...

Today, we’re joining @theriverstrust.bsky.social in calling on the UK Gov to make #SpaceForWater We know that in places like Ullswater in the Lake District, this kind of funding and approach has transformed the landscape, benefitting nature and communities. 1/2

Join our National Marine Park Alliance launch webinar to learn all about our National Marine Park project 💧 📅 Wednesday 25 June 🕙 12:30-2:00pm 📍 Online (you'll be send a zoom link when you sign up) Get your free ticket 🌊 campaignfornationalparks.beaconforms.com/form/81a760bd

The Spending Review today brings some welcome news at Defra, with an uplift to the nature friendly farming budget. But Defra’s budget overall is squeezed and not yet clear what this means for National Park Authorities already cut to the bone. Stop the Cuts ➡️ www.cnp.org.uk/support/camp...

We’ve been shortlisted for “best use of the law” in the SMK Campaigner Awards. 🎉 After campaigning for a change in law to better protect National Parks and National Landscapes, taking legal action was key to ensure it’s implemented properly. @campaign4parks.bsky.social

It’s time to reshape the future of National Parks We have a once in a generation opportunity to transform how #NationalParks are governed but we need your help to hold Governments to their promises. Join us & @campaign4parks.bsky.social send a letter today: ✉️ bit.ly/reshaping-th...

The Planning & Infrastructure Bill is being voted on today⏰ Don't let Parliament strip nature protections from our National Parks ⚠️ Last call to write to your MP as they vote on the Planning Bill www.cnp.org.uk/support/camp...

It’s time to reshape the future of National Parks 🏞️ We have a once in a generation opportunity to transform how #NationalParks are governed but we need your help Send a letter today - for nature, social justice & future generations ✉️ www.cnp.org.uk/support/camp...

Questions have been raised about introducing an entry fee for visiting National Parks in response to another crippling year of budget cuts 📉 While we agree #NationalParks must be properly funded, introducing an entry fee is not the solution❌ More... www.cnp.org.uk/news/nationa...

In its current form the Planning & Infrastructure Bill needs to be scrapped ⚠️ New Forest, the Broads, Exmoor Heaths, Bassenthwaite Lake & Borrowdale temperate rainforest in the Lake District, Dartmoor’s woods & heath + more are all at risk 🚨 www.theguardian.com/environment/...

We're pleased to see the Environment Bill finally introduced by Welsh Gov't 🌿 This bill is vital in putting National Parks at the heart of nature's recovery in Wales We urge Welsh Gov't to give our Protected Landscapes the powers & resources they need to drive change www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

It's #VolunteersWeek & we'd like to thank our amazing National Park Ambassadors ⭐ Our Ambassadors are an incredible group people who use their passion for our Parks to help & champion our work 💚 We'd like to introduce you to four new Ambassadors - Dan, Nicola, Anisah and Honor 🌞