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Dog flea treatment

Flea-mergency: Pet treatments taking a bite out of the health of England’s rivers

  • Matthew Woodard
  • Blog
The delicate balance of life in our rivers is under threat, and it’s not just due to pollution from factories, sewage or agriculture. Surprisingly, one of the culprits is our beloved pets.

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A wet wipe hangs in riverside vegetation

Wet wipes: the problems and the public consultation opportunity

  • The Rivers Trust
Wet wipes cause significant damage to our sewage systems and our rivers when they end up in our waterways. We now have an opportunity to make our voice heard by Government, as a public consultation into a proposed ban has just opened. Read on to find out more about the issues plastic-containing wet wipes cause, and to see our suggestions for adding your thoughts to the public consultation.

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flooding

Sponge Cities: A sustainable solution to preventing flooding?

  • Matthew Woodard
A look at the potential of sponge cities to help prevent flooding, create healthier urban environments and build a more resilient future.

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What can be flushed graphic

Unblocktober: Protecting Our Rivers, One Flush at a Time!

  • Matthew Woodard
Collective, small actions have an incredible ability to create monumental change. Take part in ​‘Unblocktober’ and help protect our rivers.

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A dog looks out over a river at sunset

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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Big River Watch graphic

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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Paddleboarding close up of board on river

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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car image for net zero response

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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