Press statement: The Rivers Trust to host free solar pump information event for farmers in Castlewellan 01.04.25 The Rivers Trust Learn more
Press Statement: Latest sewage data shows no significant progress for rivers 27.03.25 Emily MacAulay The Rivers Trust’s statement in response to the publication of annual CSO data (2024) across England and Wales Learn more
Press Statement: Reforms to bathing water regulations spark concerns for rivers and their users 12.03.25 Emily MacAulay Statement from Tessa Wardley, Director of Communications & Advocacy Learn more
Press Statement: Questions remain despite positive talk on Windemere 10.03.25 Emily MacAulay Statement from Mark Lloyd, Chief Executive Learn more
Press Statement: The Rivers Trust response to the Water Restoration Fund 10.03.25 Emily MacAulay Rivers Trusts and other charities are relieved to hear that the £11m of water company fines due to be paid out in grants last July as part of the Water Restoration Fund set up by the last government will now, at long last, be awarded. Learn more
Press Statement: The Rivers Trust welcomes NI programme for Government but calls for stronger protections for freshwater environment 05.03.25 The Rivers Trust The Rivers Trust has welcomed the long-awaited publication of the NI Programme for Government (PfG) 2024 – 2027 but cautions that it does not go far enough to protect our rivers, loughs and the wider environment. Learn more
Press Statement: Response to the updated plans for fish protection at Hinkley Point C 04.03.25 Emily MacAulay EDF has announced that they are reconsidering the use of an acoustic fish deterrent at Hinkley Point C. Learn more
Press Statement: Independent Water Commission is a once in a lifetime opportunity for rivers 27.02.25 Rebecca Duncan Statement from Tessa Wardley, Director of Communications & Advocacy Learn more
Press Statement: Healthy rivers and nature-based solutions will help achieve latest carbon reduction targets 26.02.25 Rebecca Duncan Statement from Tessa Wardley, Director of Communications & Advocacy Learn more
Press Statement: Thames Water financial decision adds to cycle of despair and distrust 18.02.25 Emily MacAulay Statement from Mark Lloyd, Chief Executive, and Tessa Wardley, Director of Communications & Advocacy in response to the High Court decision about Thames Water’s financial plans. Learn more
