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…

• Sign the Public Pledge
• Local media work
• Lobby your MLA

Key dates

• 22 December 2009: Final River Basin Management Plans are signed off by Environment Minister Poots
• 2010: The first Local Management Area Plan is finalised