Navigating change: River journeys inspired by our natural environment 21.09.23 Jayne Mann A reflection on the remarkable river journeys that people have made this month. Learn more
Press statement: Net Zero announcement: short-term solutions will put the long-term burden on all of us 20.09.23 Matthew Woodard The Rivers Trust’s response to the government’s announcement of further delays to crucial net zero policies. Learn more
Press statement: response to OEP identifying possible failures to comply with environmental law in the oversight of untreated sewage discharges 12.09.23 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. Learn more
Nutrient Neutrality — A Letter Template for Your MP 08.09.23 Emma Brisdion Use this letter as a template to contact your local MP about the proposed amendment to the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill (LURB) surrounding nutrient neutrality and the environmental protection afforded to our rivers. Learn more
Press statement: response to BBC investigation revealing illegal sewage spills on dry days by water firms 05.09.23 Matthew Woodard The Rivers Trust response to the BBC investigation revealing sewage spills on dry days by water firms. Learn more
Nutrient Neutrality and the Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill amendments – what’s it all about? 04.09.23 Rebecca Duncan Director of Communications & Advocacy Tessa Wardley reflects on changes to the Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill ahead of debates in parliament this week. Learn more
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
