The pair are committed to spotlighting critical water-related issues from pollution, drought and flooding to environmental justice, policy and public health.

Though still in its infancy, four of Watershed’s investigations have been published in mainstream media so far, covering chemical, sewage, and farm pollution, as well as water resources. The duo’s dedication to uncover the truth, combined with a commitment to championing viable solutions, was rewarded in July when Watershed, alongside the BBC, won the Association of British Science Writers award for an episode of Radio 4’s Costing the Earth program that exposed the story of PFAS (per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances) pollution in the UK. Based in London but with a global focus, Watershed Investigations strives to be a beacon of ethical journalism, delivering rigorous, evidence-based reporting on the water crisis. Learn more about their current investigations on their website and follow them on Twitter and Instagram. You can also follow Rachel and Leana’s individual Twitter accounts to stay up to date.