Press statement: response to relaxation of nutrient neutrality laws 29.08.23 Rebecca Duncan A statement from The Rivers Trust Learn more
Rivers Trust partners with Forest to launch a fleet of fundraising ‘River eBikes’ in London 23.08.23 Emma Brisdion If you live in London, did you know that your commute can now help support river restoration? Learn more
An innovation that is really making the world a worse place: why The Rivers Trust is supporting a ban on single-use vapes in Ireland 27.07.23 Matthew Woodard In a radio interview last October, Irish Minister of State Ossian Smyth was clear that single-use disposable vapes need to “be banned completely” because, as he has pointed out, they are an “example of an innovation that is really making the world a worse place Learn more
Press Release: The Rivers Trust supports proposed ban on single-use disposable vapes in Ireland due to rising plastic and chemical pollution in waterways 27.07.23 Matthew Woodard The Rivers Trust, the leading charity in Ireland, Northern Ireland & Great Britain dedicated to the conservation and restoration of rivers and their catchments, is calling for a complete ban in Ireland on the manufacture, sale, distribution, or free offer of single-use disposable vaping devices. Learn more
Nutrient pollution; we’re calling for environmental regulations not to be relaxed 26.07.23 Matthew Woodard In recent weeks, media reports have surfaced suggesting that environmental regulations around the nutrient pollution caused by building development may be reduced, representing an undeniable threat to waterways that are already under pressure. In response, The Rivers Trust has signed an open letter to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak led by Wildlife and Countryside Link, calling for these considerations around nutrient neutrality to be urgently stepped away from. Learn more
The Nature 2030 Campaign; Together We Call for Nature’s Recovery 18.07.23 Matthew Woodard Today welcomes the launch of the Nature 2030 campaign. The Rivers Trust have joined a coalition of 80 charities and celebrities, led by Wildlife and Countryside Link, in calling for all political parties to listen to public interest in halting the decline in wildlife and to amplify their ambition on environmental issues. Learn more
The Rivers Trust and the Coca-Cola Foundation celebrate a decade of collaboration in enhancing freshwater environments across England 13.07.23 Rebecca Duncan The Rivers Trust is calling on greater cross-sector collaboration to enhance water security in Great Britain Learn more
Statement in response to Water Company Environmental Performance Assessment and new ‘polluter pays’ legislation 12.07.23 Rebecca Duncan A statement from our Chief Executive, Mark Lloyd. Learn more
Press Release: BBC NI’s Barra Best’s Return of the Wild set to showcase Ballinderry Rivers Trust’s freshwater peal mussel conservation project 10.07.23 Matthew Woodard BBC Northern Ireland’s popular weathercaster and wildlife presenter Barra Best visited Ballinderry Rivers Trust’s Conservation Breeding Centre and River School, located just outside Cookstown, in August last year to film a segment for his new series called Bara’s Return of the Wild on BBC 1. Learn more
Press release: The Rivers Trust issues summer season alert about increasing toxic blue-green algae blooms in Northern Ireland water bodies 07.07.23 Jayne Mann The Rivers Trust is issuing an urgent warning to the public regarding the potential presence of toxic blue-green algae blooms. Learn more
