Wildlife

Freshwater Wildlife Welfare

Freshwater ecosystems support enormous biodiversity facing welfare threats from pollution, abstraction, and invasive species requiring management.

Key Facts

Evidence-based research supports welfare improvements in freshwater wildlife welfare
Millions of animals benefit from better wildlife welfare practices
Individual actions and policy change both drive welfare improvements
Science, advocacy, and consumer choice are all important levers for change
Progress is achievable and measurable across this welfare domain

Welfare Considerations

Freshwater wildlife welfare depends on adequate environmental flows and water quality.

What You Can Do

Support environmental flow requirements in water management
Advocate for freshwater habitat protection
Raise awareness of freshwater wildlife welfare
Donate to freshwater conservation organisations