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Tractor in flood

Press statement: The Rivers Trust issues advice ahead of Storm Babet in Northern Ireland

  • Matthew Woodard
A statement from The Rivers Trust with advice to the public ahead of the potential flood impacts of Storm Babet on Northern Ireland.

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Wet wipes

Press Statement: The Rivers Trust appeals for public participation in ​‘Unblocktober’ to help beat fatburgs in Northern Ireland

  • Matthew Woodard
The Rivers Trust, the leading environmental charity dedicated to protecting and conserving the UK’s and Ireland’s rivers, lakes, and waterways, is rallying the public in Northern Ireland to support Unblocktober, a crucial campaign aimed at safeguarding rivers and water ecosystems.

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Press Statement: Response to water company investment plans

  • Rebecca Duncan
Our response to PR24, the financial plans for England and Wales’ water companies from 2025 to 2030.

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Lough Neah Report

Press statement: Leading environmental river charity calls for unified action to save Lough Neagh and Northern Ireland rivers

  • Matthew Woodard
A call for urgent action, leadership, and meaningful collaboration across a range of stakeholders, from Government to charities and local community groups, to address the ecological disaster of blue-green algae, which is engulfing and choking Lough Neagh.

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