Like Greta Thunberg’s first climate strike five years ago, Matt Staniek’s first “sewage strike” was a low key affair. While setting up a folding table outside a water firm’s office in Windermere last week, a bypasser stopped by. “Hey mate, I support ya, but you’re causing a health and safety issue there,” he told Staniek.

Suspected illegal dumping of raw sewage into Windermere took place on up to 70 days in 2022, a year in which campaigners said the lake had its worst summer of harmful algal blooms, according to analysis of data released under environmental information rules.

Save Windermere EIR requests uncover illegality within Windermere catchment. Illegal spilling in 2022 on 15 days at Ambleside, 21 days at Near Sawrey, up to 12 days at Grasmere, and between 10 and 22 days at Hawkshead. OFWAT and Environment Agency must urgently act to enforce law against water companies. Water companies, not customers, must pay to end illegal sewage discharges.

Save Windermere campaigner Matt Staniek has begun a weekly protest outside United Utilities' Windermere Information Centre. Matt Staniek told ITV Border, "This is my version of a peaceful protest, very much inspired by Greta Thunberg and what she did for the climate strike for a future.

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.

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.

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.

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.

New research by the University of Oxford reveals that sewage discharge into rivers has a greater impact on water quality, and the animals and plants that live in rivers, than surrounding land use.

More than half of the public will weigh the government’s handling of sewage spills into how they vote at next year’s election

Less than 12 per cent of the sewage network in England and Wales was built in the 19th century, undermining water industry claims that outflows of raw effluent and storm water are a result of antiquated Victorian infrastructure.

More than 90% of freshwater habitats on England’s most precious rivers are in unfavourable condition, blighted by farming pollution, raw sewage and water abstraction, an Observer investigation reveals.