0% good overall health
of all rivers in England and Northern Ireland are classed as 'good overall'.
Rivers shape our landscapes and provide the foundations of our cities, towns and countryside. When they thrive, so do we.
The Rivers Trust are conservation experts with a wealth of data and expertise at our fingertips. We work with our member Trusts to make our shared vision a reality: wild, healthy, natural rivers, valued by all.
We want all life to thrive in and around our rivers. Whether you enjoy fishing, swimming or a riverside stroll, our rivers need us more than ever to recover and revive.
With our expertise, reach and our member Trusts’ local knowledge, we work with farmers, government and businesses to provide advice and resources for their communities.
We bring together the people, knowledge, data and intelligence to help rivers thrive again; for us and future generations.
of all rivers in England and Northern Ireland are classed as 'good overall'.
of British rivers have artificial barriers obstructing migrating fish
decline in freshwater species globally since 1970
of the earth's surface is made up of freshwater ecosystems, yet they provide habitat for 100,000+ species
See what we've been doing recently to save our rivers and help communities to thrive.