0% good overall health
0%
of all rivers in England and Northern Ireland are classed as 'good overall'.
Wild, healthy, natural rivers, valued by all.
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.
Natural barriers
99%
of British rivers have artificial barriers obstructing migrating fish
Species decline
83%
decline in freshwater species globally since 1970
1% of the earth
1%
of the earth's surface is made up of freshwater ecosystems, yet they provide habitat for 100,000+ species
What's happening.
See what we've been doing recently to save our rivers and help communities to thrive.
