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Press Statement: The Rivers Trust appeals for public participation in ​‘Unblocktober’ to help beat fatburgs in Northern Ireland

  • Matthew Woodard
The Rivers Trust, the leading environmental charity dedicated to protecting and conserving the UK’s and Ireland’s rivers, lakes, and waterways, is rallying the public in Northern Ireland to support Unblocktober, a crucial campaign aimed at safeguarding rivers and water ecosystems.

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Big River Watch Weekend: 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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Press Statement: Response to water company investment plans

  • Rebecca Duncan
Our response to PR24, the financial plans for England and Wales’ water companies from 2025 to 2030.

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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

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

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Lough Neah Report

Press statement: Leading environmental river charity calls for unified action to save Lough Neagh and Northern Ireland rivers

  • Matthew Woodard
  • Press release
A call for urgent action, leadership, and meaningful collaboration across a range of stakeholders, from Government to charities and local community groups, to address the ecological disaster of blue-green algae, which is engulfing and choking Lough Neagh.

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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

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

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sewage

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

  • Matthew Woodard
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

  • Emma Brisdion
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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