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The answers to your questions
Most Common Questions
We are developing innovative ways to improve the water quality and biodiversity of our lakes. We work alongside local communities, farmers and businesses to restore and maintain cleaner lakes for all to enjoy.
- We are working with partners to create new reedbeds around Windermere
- We are part of the Love Windermere Partnership
- We help local businesses positively contribute to improve water quality
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We understand that water quality is a very important issue to lots of people and it is to us too. If you want to talk to us to understand more about the issues and what we are doing to address them, do get in touch.Â
Lakes hold a special place in our hearts—and we know they do in yours too. These beautiful waters are vital for people and for nature. However, our lakes face serious threats from pollution, invasive species and the impacts of climate change.
Healthy rivers and lakes are vital to human life. They supply us with drinking water, provide a habitat for important wildlife, and offer spaces that enrich our health and wellbeing. The Lake District’s economy thrives on tourism, which relies on maintaining our exceptional environment and breathtaking landscapes.
Now more than ever, we deeply value and appreciate our natural environment. Whether you’re a resident, visitor, business or community group, there are simple actions you can take to make a meaningful impact. Explore the links below to discover how you can play your part in protecting and preserving our cherished surroundings.
We are a key member of the Love Windermere Partnership. Launched in July 2022, the partnership sees the biggest ever cooperation of sectors to tackle challenges in the lake. The partnership is developing a science-based plan to set out a road map for environmental protection that could be replicated across the UK.
Led by the Environment Agency, the partnership includes the Freshwater Biological Association; Lake District Foundation; Lake District National Park Authority; National Farmers Union; National Trust; South Cumbria Rivers Trust and United Utilities.
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You can visit the Love Windermere Partnership website:Â https://lovewindermere.co.uk/
Help us to make a difference
Help us to restore and plant new reedbeds around Windermere
We are working with South Cumbria Rivers Trust to plant brand new reedbeds around Windermere. This will help people, wildlife and water quality.
Septic tanks in the Lake District
Call of Nature
If you look after your sewage treatment system, it’ll give you years of great service. If not, it could start to smell, spread disease and pollute local rivers and seas. Take a few minutes to find out why you should look after your system…
Caring for your septic tank saves you money
Why not work with your neighbours to arrange an emptying scheme?
Working with farmers
Farming has deep roots in the cultural heritage of the Lake District, shaping our landscapes and communities. But did you know that farming practices also have a direct impact on the water quality of Windermere?
We've funded soil testing for local farms
We've worked with 35 farmers
Greener Boating
Boaters, we need you to join the fight against pollution and help keep or rivers and lakes fit for people and wildlife. Preventing the spread of water pollution and invasive non-native species (INNS)
