Press statement: Rivers Trust response to government announcement of drought support for farmers 15.08.26 The Rivers Trust Learn more
Press statement: Latest river monitoring data does not give full picture of river health as it leave out ‘low risk’ rivers and harmful chemicals, says The Rivers Trust 06.08.26 Jack Hatcher Learn more
Press statement: Drought exposes need for systemic change in water management 29.07.26 Jack Hatcher Learn more
Press Statement: Farming Roadmap shows positive signs, the end destination must be a Catchment-Based Approach to managing land and water, say The Rivers Trust 24.06.26 Jack Hatcher Learn more
Press statement: The Rivers Trust responds to proposed 2026 Bathing Water designations 15.05.26 Jack Hatcher Learn more
Press Statement: The King’s Speech is a significant step forward for water reform, but urgent action to protect rivers must not be delayed 12.05.26 Jack Hatcher The Rivers Trust welcomes the inclusion of the Water Reform Bill in the King’s Speech, but remains concerned about the lack of urgency on protecting the environment and restoring nature Learn more
Press Statement: Clear progress for nature related projects in Government’s Biodiversity Net Gain consultation response, but attitude pitting nature against development continues 16.04.26 Jack Hatcher The Rivers Trust responds to changes to Biodiversity Net Gain for development and Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects Learn more
Press Statement: Increase in water network inspections shows shocking scale of permit breaches 31.03.26 Jack Hatcher Statement in response to an Environment Agency announcement on inspections of the water network (31st March 2026) Learn more
Press Statement: Reduction in sewage discharges should not be mistaken for progress 26.03.26 Jack Hatcher The Rivers Trust responds to annual data on untreated sewage discharges Learn more