Press Statement: New reservoirs alone will not tackle water scarcity threat 29.05.25 Emily MacAulay Learn more
Press Statement: Scrapping Biodiversity Net Gain for small housebuilding projects adds to false narrative on protecting nature 28.05.25 Rebecca Duncan Statement in response to announcement that small housebuilding projects will not be subject to nature protection rules Learn more
Press Statement: Thames Water fine must be spent on rescuing rivers 28.05.25 Rebecca Duncan Statement in response to the news that Thames Water has been fined £122.7m for breaching of rules in relation to wastewater management and shareholder dividends Learn more
Press statement: The Rivers Trust advises Northern Ireland to use water responsibly to protect freshwater health 20.05.25 The Rivers Trust Northern Ireland has seen the driest spring in over a century, with rainfall significantly lower than the previous record low set in 1852 — with large parts of the country experiencing little to no rainfall for weeks during April and May. While water levels in most reservoirs remain stable for now, experts warn that this should be a wake-up call. Learn more
Press Statement: Statement on the closure of Henley Swim 06.05.25 Emily MacAulay We are incredibly sorry to hear the news that Henley Swim has stopped trading and that their events this year will not go ahead. Learn more
Press Release: Climate change committee report reinforces need to restore rivers 02.05.25 Emily MacAulay A statement from Mark Lloyd, Chief Executive, in response to the Climate Change Committee’s latest adaptation report Learn more
Press Release: The Big River Watch is Back: Join thousands in monitoring river health 24.04.25 Emily MacAulay The Big River Watch returns! Members of the public are once again invited to participate in The Big River Watch, the only citizen science survey dedicated to monitoring the health of rivers across the UK and Ireland which has seen nearly 12,000 people take part since the inaugural event in September 2023. Learn more
Press release: Independent Water Commission: The Rivers Trust calls for a more collaborative approach to monitoring rivers ahead of the The Big River Watch 22.04.25 Emily MacAulay The Rivers Trust is calling for a radical change in approach to water monitoring, especially using citizen science data alongside other regulated and academic monitoring to build a more accurate picture of the pressures on river health. Learn more
Press statement: The Rivers Trust Conference highlights action on algal blooms, provides learnings for water and land management reviews 09.04.25 The Rivers Trust The Rivers Trust Annual Conference has highlighted the need for urgent, joined-up solutions to tackle harmful algal blooms and the surrounding issues affecting the health of rivers and communities. Learn more
Press statement: DAERA Minister highlights action on Lough Neagh at The Rivers Trust Annual Conference 09.04.25 The Rivers Trust Northern Ireland’s Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Andrew Muir delivered a powerful keynote address at today’s (9th April 2025) Rivers Trust Annual Conference, placing a spotlight on the urgent ongoing work to address blue-green algae blooms in Lough Neagh. Learn more