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The Rivers Trust 2022 – 23 Impact Report is live!

  • Matthew Woodard
Dive into our work from the last year, celebrate achievements, and look to future as we continue to fight for wild, healthy, natural rivers.

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The Rivers Trust urges Irish government to launch awareness campaign on septic tank management to address water pollution dangers

  • Matthew Woodard
Following recent revelations that half of the inspected domestic wastewater treatment systems (primarily septic tanks) have failed to meet environmental standards, The Rivers Trust (All-Ireland) is calling on the government to educate citizens on the importance of regular inspection and proper maintenance.

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The Rivers Trust condemns proposed policy that threatens to turn Northern Ireland’s rivers into open sewers

  • Matthew Woodard
The Rivers Trust is raising concerns following a policy proposal in the Department for Infrastructure’s (DfI) equality impact assessment report published last week suggesting that, in a bid to meet the Secretary of State’s budget cut demands, Northern Ireland Water may be forced into a position to stop treating wastewater before it is discharged into rivers and the seas.

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Catchment Based Approach: Plan to protect and restore precious chalk streams formally launched at chalk stream conference

  • Rebecca Duncan
Press release issued on 15th June 2023 by the Catchment Based Approach Chalk Stream Restoration Group.

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Press Release: Collaborative tree planting project creates new Woodlands for Water Officer role in Northern Ireland

  • Rebecca Duncan
The Rivers Trust is seeking a new Woodlands for Water Officer in Northern Ireland

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Woodlands for Water – The First Planting Season Roundup on Clean Air Day 2023

  • Rebecca Duncan
To celebrate Clean Air Day we’re highlighting some of the amazing work from our Woodlands for Water Project. In just 18 months the involved trusts have over 419Ha of woodland creation in the pipeline. Read all about how our member trusts are working with landowners and farmers, and how riparian planting can support the fight against air pollution.

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Hay Days

  • Rebecca Duncan
PR & Events Lead Rebecca Duncan reflects on The Rivers Trust’s trip to Hay-on-Wye and the famous Hay Festival.

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Mark Lloyd opens CIWEM Flood and Coast Conference 2023

  • Jayne Mann
Mark Lloyd delivered the following speech reflecting on his commitment to protecting and improving rivers and the collective action required to make lasting changes.

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New Great Ouse Rivers Trust Launched to Protect and Enhance Vital Waterway

  • Rebecca Duncan
The Great Ouse Rivers Trust has joined the UK and Ireland-wide Rivers Trust movement to advocate for healthy rivers at the heart of communities.

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Rivers Trust research highlights the chemical cocktails polluting our rivers

  • Matthew Woodard
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Research by The Rivers Trust and Wildlife and Countryside Link has revealed that toxic chemical mixtures were found at more than 1,600 river and groundwater sites in England.

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