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Big River Watch Launch: A first look at the data

  • Emma Brisdion
With over 3,600 surveys submitted for the first ever Big River Watch, our river experts have been busy exploring the data gathered by citizen scientists across the UK and Ireland.

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Wildlife Cameraman and Angler Jack Perks joins The Rivers Trust as a River Ambassador

  • Emma Brisdion
We’re delighted that wildlife cameraman and angler, Jack Perks, has joined the Rivers Trust Team. Get to know him in his blog.

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Launching our Big River Watch

  • The Rivers Trust
Download the free app and take part in our new and exciting citizen science campaign, the Big River Watch.

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Navigating change: River journeys inspired by our natural environment

  • Jayne Mann
A reflection on the remarkable river journeys that people have made this month.

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Press statement: Net Zero announcement: short-term solutions will put the long-term burden on all of us

  • The Rivers Trust
The Rivers Trust’s response to the government’s announcement of further delays to crucial net zero policies.

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Press statement: response to OEP identifying possible failures to comply with environmental law in the oversight of untreated sewage discharges

  • The Rivers Trust
The Rivers Trust’s response to the OEP identifying possible failures to comply with environmental law in the oversight of untreated sewage discharges.

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Nutrient Neutrality — A Letter Template for Your MP

  • The Rivers Trust
Use this letter as a template to contact your local MP about the proposed amendment to the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill (LURB) surrounding nutrient neutrality and the environmental protection afforded to our rivers.

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Press statement: response to BBC investigation revealing illegal sewage spills on dry days by water firms

  • The Rivers Trust
The Rivers Trust response to the BBC investigation revealing sewage spills on dry days by water firms.

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Nutrient Neutrality and the Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill amendments – what’s it all about?

  • Rebecca Duncan
Director of Communications & Advocacy Tessa Wardley reflects on changes to the Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill ahead of debates in parliament this week.

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Press statement: response to relaxation of nutrient neutrality laws

  • Rebecca Duncan
A statement from The Rivers Trust

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