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We’re lacing up our running shoes! The Rivers Trust team support Mark Lloyd’s epic 43-mile ultramarathon challenge

  • Emily MacAulay
  • Blog
As Chief Executive Mark Lloyd continues training for his upcoming ultramarathon as part of the Salmon Run, several members of our staff are lacing up their own running shoes.

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Epic 43-mile ultramarathon takes Olympian Graeme Thomas from sculler to steward

  • The Rivers Trust
  • Blog
Running alongside The Rivers Trust CEO Mark Lloyd, Olympian and Team GB Rower, Graeme Thomas, will take part in the Salmon Run 43-mile ultramarathon challenge along the River Exe, shining a light on river health and raising vital funds for our work.

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Drought: What does it mean for rivers and wildlife?

  • Emily MacAulay
  • Blog
The impacts of this drought and water scarcity on rivers and wildlife that rely on them may not always be visible to the naked eye, but they are both wide-ranging and devastating.

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A man and his brown dog stand in front of a river in running gear

Running for Rivers: CEO Mark Lloyd takes on 43-mile ultramarathon challenge inspired by salmon migration to raise vital funds

  • Emma Brisdion
  • Blog
To raise awareness of the plight of salmon and fundraise for the vital work of The Rivers Trust, this September our CEO, Mark Lloyd will take part in the Salmon Run/​43-mile ultramarathon challenge along the River Exe, following the species’ migration route upstream.

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20 Benefits of Riparian Tree Planting

  • The Rivers Trust
  • Blog
This year, National Tree Week coincides with the 20th Anniversary of The Rivers Trust and what better way to celebrate than by highlighting 20 of the amazing benefits Riparian tree planting can have for our rivers.

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Response to general election manifestos – #VoteForRivers

  • The Rivers Trust
  • News
As party manifestos start to be shared this week ahead of the general election, what should you be looking out for if you’re interested in river health?

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Vote for Rivers at the upcoming General Election

  • Emma Brisdion
  • News
This summer, join us as we #VoteForRivers, sending a clear message to all political parties that action for our precious waterways is vital and is an issue that we the public care strongly about.

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Annual conference on river buffers: call for submissions

  • Rebecca Duncan
Share your experience of river buffer zones at our online annual conference.

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Riverbanks and watercourses to be planted with thousands of hectares of new woodland to improve water quality and biodiversity

  • Jayne Mann
Over 3,000 hectares of new woodlands are set to be planted along England’s rivers and watercourses with backing from the country’s leading environmental organisations.

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Is flooding worse than before?

  • Emily Cooper

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