June 2026
Bring Back the Eel: Have Your Say
We are thrilled to announce that “Bring Back the Eel” is now live and open to the public until 31 October 2026.
The European eel is critically endangered. Once abundant in rivers across the Thames Basin, eel populations have declined dramatically in recent decades due to habitat loss, barriers to migration, and changing river conditions. Through the Thames Catchment Community Eels Project (TCCEP), we are planning exciting projects to restore rivers, protect wildlife, and connect more people with our waterways and their stories — and we want to hear from you.
Why your views matter
Your views will directly shape how we approach river restoration and wildlife recovery across the Thames catchment. What you tell us will help inform our plans for community events and activities, education and youth programmes, citizen science opportunities, heritage interpretation, and volunteering. We want to hear from people right across the Thames Basin — from urban neighbourhoods and rural communities alike, from regular river-goers and people who have never thought twice about their local waterway. Every voice counts.
Have your say
It takes around five minutes, is fully anonymous, and is open to everyone. Simply scan the QR code on the poster below or visit: https://form.jotform.com/team/261533079661056/bring-back-the-eel-tell-us-what-you
As a thank you for sharing your thoughts, you will be entered into a prize draw to win an annual ZSL Gold Zoo Membership worth up to £336, kindly donated by the Zoological Society of London.
Prefer paper?
If you would rather complete the form by hand, you can download a printable version below. Simply fill it in and return it to us by email or Freepost.
Spread the word
The more people who share their views, the stronger our evidence base for the next phase of this project. Please share this with your friends, family, and networks — the more people who take part, the greater the difference we can make together.
Open until 31 October 2026.
Made possible with support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to the Players.
