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Press statement: Huge increase in water company pollution incidents

  • The Rivers Trust
Statement in response to the water company pollution incident report, published today by the Environment Agency

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Press statement: What we need from the water commission

  • The Rivers Trust
With the final report from the Independent Water Commission led by Sir Jon Cunliffe due to be released on Monday 21st July, The Rivers Trust is sharing its key asks from this potentially momentous review.

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Press Statement: Yorkshire Water hosepipe ban makes sense but measures could put extra strain on rivers

  • Emily MacAulay

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Press Statement: New Capital Grants show welcome support for farmers and water

  • Rebecca Duncan
Statement in response to announcement from Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

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Press Statement: New legal rules for water companies mark a significant win for rivers

  • Emily MacAulay

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Press Statement: Importance of investing in nature highlighted in 10 Year Infrastructure Strategy

  • Emily MacAulay

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Press Statement: Welcome news that water company fines will be used to fund environmental projects

  • Emily MacAulay

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Press Statement: New national standards for sustainable drainage should be mandatory for all new developments

  • Emily MacAulay

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Press Release: Summer of drought shows we can no longer think of the UK as a wet country

  • Emily MacAulay
The Rivers Trust is calling for a radical change in approach to water management to adapt to increased drought risk, including the widespread implementation of nature-based solutions for managing rainwater and more sustainable use among households and businesses.

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Press Release: Nature coalition calls for nationwide network of river corridors

  • Emily MacAulay

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