The Race for Rivers - With Lizzie Carr

This week's episode includes a chat with previous guest Lizzie Carr MBE and covers her initiative 'Race for Rivers' which is a collaboration to measure and improve water quality across EnglandEngland's waterways are under severe threat from unseen pollution, and in recent years the solution to the problem from those who are responsible for safeguarding it, is to simply to monitor the water less.This episode incorporates an interview with Lizzie and recordings from the riverbank ; as we paddled down the River Wey on the first two days of this 32 day relay, running up to the Lake District in the north of England taking measurements along the way.Find out more about Race for Rivers hereFollow Planet Patrol onFacebookInstagramXKeep up with SUPfm: on Facebook: @SUPfmPodcast on Instagram: @supfmpodcast AND subscribe to our newsletter here and get your FREE guide to the apps we recommend, to live your best SUP lifeBuild the lifetime knowledge you need to keep safe on the waterOur comprehensive online SUP Safety Course gives you the knowledge you need, to keep safe on the water and ALL FOR LESS than the price of an hours on-water tuition (£37) It's available here at https://supfm.thinkific.com/See you on the water! Mentioned in this episode:Ocean Specific - Episode SponsorLooking to take your SUP performance to another level? Then look no further than Ocean Specific! Check out the Strike V-RX Paddle and their selection of hardware and apparelOcean Specific WebsiteOverboard - Episode SponsorKeep it dry with Overboard! OverBoard are the leaders in waterproofing your life, and produce a wide range of stylish and 100% waterproof technology cases, dry bags, backpacks and duffels. Tough and hard-wearing, OverBoard products have been proven in every kind of environment. An OverBoard waterproof bag, backpack, duffel or technology case will keep your valuables safe and dry every time. Overboard Waterproof BagsStarboard - Season SponsorStarboard's success since 1994 is built on its mission to provide innovation and quality. Starboard offer the most varied range of paddles and boards in the market and a comprehensive global dealer network, with SUP experts ready to help you get up and riding in no time. Check out the vast range of products and SUP knowledge on their websiteStarboard Website