We’ve updated our Sewage Map! 06.04.23 Rebecca Duncan See where sewage was discharged into your local waterway in 2022. Learn more
The Rivers Trust response to Government’s Plan for Water 04.04.23 Rebecca Duncan Our initial response to the government’s Plan for Water, published on 4th April 2023. Learn more
We’ve won Edie’s Nature and Biodiversity Project of the Year! 31.03.23 Matthew Woodard Our Wyre Natural Flood Management Investment Readiness Project was crowned Nature and Biodiversity Project of the Year Learn more
Statement in response to the new annual Event Duration Monitoring data on storm overflows 31.03.23 Rebecca Duncan Our Chief Executive Mark Lloyd has shared initial thoughts in response to the publication of data on storm overflow discharges in 2022 Learn more
New wetlands in Wiltshire to recharge nearly 600 million litres of groundwater per year 30.03.23 Rebecca Duncan The Rivers Trust, Action for the River Kennet and Amazon Web Services collaborate to create two new wetlands across North Wessex Downs Area of Natural Beauty. Learn more
Response to Industry and Regulators Committee Report 22.03.23 Matthew Woodard The Rivers Trust welcomes the report from the House of Lords Industry and Regulators Committee regarding regulation of the water and sewage industry. Learn more
All-Ireland Rivers Trust calls for public reflection on the worrying state of local rivers this World Water Day 22.03.23 Matthew Woodard Today (Wednesday, March 22nd) marks World Water Day, celebrated every year to raise awareness about how important clean, sustainable, and accessible freshwater is to all life on earth. Learn more
World Water Day: The Unseen Pollution in our Rivers 21.03.23 Matthew Woodard World Water Day is all about accelerating change to solve water use and sanitation crises. It is no secret that our waterways are facing a variety of issues from overuse, pollution, and climate change. There are many unseen problems in our rivers and waterways, including more elusive forms of pollution. Learn more
How water stewardship is making a difference, one drop at a time 21.03.23 Matthew Woodard Water is currently at the forefront of many conversations. Pollution, drought, scarcity: this precious substance is the heart of our growing population, and we need to do more to protect it. This year’s World Water Day is focused on accelerating solutions to mitigate against the global water crisis. Learn more
Irish Rivers Turning Green — But not for Saint Patrick 17.03.23 Matthew Woodard Along with an abundance of shamrocks and a plethora of dancing leprechauns, one of the most iconic celebrations of Ireland’s patron saint is the annual tradition of dyeing urban American rivers green around March 17. Learn more