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The Save Windermere Strike Against Sewage: Our Battle for Clean Water

Hmm, how can we get United Utilities to pay attention? Let’s try a different approach, and no we aren't going to glue ourselves to anything.

Every Monday from 9am to 10am, a member of the Save Windermere team will be planting themselves right in front of the United Utilities Information Center, in the heart of Windermere.

This will be an opportunity for all those who oppose United Utilities’ discharging of sewage into our lake to come and stand their ground in the Strike Against Sewage.

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Windermere, We Have a Problem

Now THIS is exciting. Save Windermere has partnered with Map Impact and the UK Space Agency in what we believe is the most innovative data collection project ever constructed to study the inputs into England's most iconic body of water, Windermere.

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The Truth About the UK's Sewage Network

It's time to set the record straight. Victorian sewers are not to blame, whilst 80% of sewage spills are linked to inadequate capacity. Read on to learn the truth about the UK's sewage network and why we need to fight to save Windermere from sewage pollution.

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An Unforgettable Week: Squirrels, celebrities and Michelin-starred chefs join forces to Save Windermere

After months of meticulous planning and phenomenal dedication from all involved, the incredible Chefs 4 Save Windermere fundraiser has drawn to a close, marking an unforgettable week.

Over 600 guests gathered to savour delectable cuisine from nine of the Lake District’s most prestigious Michelin-starred, critically acclaimed restaurants, all orchestrated by a dedicated team of over 100 volunteers.

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How do we Save Windermere? Case studies for complete removal

Over the past two years, our campaign to stop sewage pollution in Windermere has been driven by a simple yet powerful message: we must protect our lake, our community, and our wildlife for now and for generations to come. Our one ask is very simple: stop the sewage.

So, let’s dive into the case studies. These demonstrate why complete removal of discharges is the only viable option to protect Windermere, and how this has been achieved elsewhere in the world, starting close to home with Elterwater.

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Matt Staniek Matt Staniek

Introducing Chefs 4 Save Windermere

Join us for a culinary extravaganza in the heart of Windermere, where the finest locally renowned chefs will come together for a week-long celebration of gastronomy, all in support of the Save Windermere campaign. Indulge your taste buds as the county’s top Michelin-starred and critically-acclaimed chefs showcase their culinary prowess, crafting exquisite dishes using the finest local ingredients.

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BBC: Windermere algal blooms prompt warning to stay out of water

People have been told to avoid going into the water and to keep pets away where algal blooms have grown at England's largest lake.

The Freshwater Biological Association (FBA) said warmer temperatures could lead to harmful toxins being released at Windermere, in the Lake District.

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