@thepastdiary: Paul Powlesland, an environmental lawyer, organized a volunteer cleanup of Alders Brook, a tributary of the River Roding in East London in early 2026. He said locals had spent years asking for help to clean the polluted river, but no action was taken, so volunteers stepped in to remove the waste themselves. Over 10 days, they collected more than 200 bags of rubbish, branches, and debris, and the river began to recover with wildlife returning. However, the Environment Agency says the work may have required a permit because it involved activity in a floodplain area and possible dredging, which could affect flood risk and the environment. The case is now under investigation, with debate over whether urgent community cleanup or regulatory approval should come first. Let’s keep these incredible stories alive together! #RiverCleanup​ #EnvironmentalStory​ #PollutionAwareness​ #SaveTheRivers​ #ClimateAction​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

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