Blog: Volunteering with The Rivers Trust 16.02.22 Jake Coleman Kieran Bird talks about the joys of volunteering with Thames21 on the Bury Lodge wetlands and more exciting ways to get involved with The Rivers trust as a volunteer Learn more
Press Release: Response to Defra Strategic Policy Statement for Ofwat 02.02.22 Rebecca Duncan Today Defra will lay out their new draft strategic policy statement for Ofwat, which will come into effect if it lays in Parliament for 40 days without objection. Learn more
Blog: World Wetlands Day 02.02.22 Jake Coleman It has been another strong year of work supporting Wetlands for The Rivers Trust and on this World Wetlands Day, we reflect on the state of wetlands and our work protecting and nourishing these vital ecosystems. Learn more
Enjoying Our Rivers 25.01.22 Jake Coleman Kieran Bird details his experience of Kayaking down the River Wye last summer. Learn more
The Rivers Trust Conference: Call for Contributions 24.01.22 Rebecca Duncan We are seeking contributions for our annual conference, based on the theme “Springing into Action”. Learn more
January CEOs Update 21.01.22 Jake Coleman For January’s newsletter, our Chief Exec, Mark Lloyd, gives a preview of what’s on the horizon for 2022. From our Catchment Monitoring Cooperative, nature-based solutions and the Riverscapes partnerships — Mark is feeling optimistic despite the challenges highlighted by the recent environmental audit committee report. Learn more
Looking Ahead: Seizing Opportunities on the Severn 21.01.22 Jake Coleman In our CEOs’ newsletter this month we hear from Joe Pimblett, new CEO of Severn Rivers Trust. The Severn is playing host to some really exciting projects this year with woodland planting, green investment platforms and flood, soil and water management schemes headlining the bill. Learn more
New report lifts lid on chronic pollution of our rivers 12.01.22 Emily Cooper Following the release of the Water Quality in Rivers report, The Rivers Trust demands that the government take urgent action to protect the UK’s rivers. Learn more
Why winter swimming should be your post-Christmas hobby 27.12.21 Rebecca Duncan Find out why a bracing swim could be the best thing you do between Christmas and New Year, and how to start safely. Learn more