Raising awareness is at the centre of every successful campaign. Be it through a story in the local paper or by winning the support of the local MP, taking action at a local level works. To have maximum effect your action will need to be timely. The links below will give you the tools you need to Stand Up for Your River and the best times to be using them.

What you can do…

• 1. Lobby your MP
• 2. Local media work
• 3. Write to the Secretary of State for the Environment, Rt Hon Hilary Benn MP

Key dates

• Until December 22nd 2009: The Rt Hon Hilary Benn MP will decide whether to approve the revised River Basin Management Plans
• December 22nd 2009: The final River Basin Management Plans will be published