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
Care for rivers this Christmas without leaving your home 16.12.21 Rebecca Duncan Take heed of our advice for making your festive celebrations more river-friendly. Learn more
National Tree Week: nature’s little helpers 03.12.21 Rebecca Duncan Trees are one of our biggest assets in the fight against climate change, which is why we’ve got to use and care for them properly. Learn more
Five ways to reduce plastic at Christmas 29.11.21 Emily Cooper Avoiding plastic at Christmas can be really difficult. Ingredients for our Christmas dinner often come pacakged in multiple layers of plastic; gifts, particularly toys, are often made of and packaged in plastic; and hidden plastic is everywhere, from Christmas cards to wrapping paper. Learn more
Give back to rivers this #GivingTuesday 26.11.21 Emily Cooper We’re taking part in #GivingTuesday on the 30th November to encourage people to invest in our rivers. Learn more