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Press release: Independent Water Commission: The Rivers Trust calls for a more collaborative approach to monitoring rivers ahead of the The Big River Watch

  • 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.

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Press statement: The Rivers Trust Conference highlights action on algal blooms, provides learnings for water and land management reviews

  • 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.

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Press statement: DAERA Minister highlights action on Lough Neagh at The Rivers Trust Annual Conference

  • 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.

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Press statement: The Rivers Trust to host free solar pump information event for farmers in Castlewellan

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Press Statement: Latest sewage data shows no significant progress for rivers

  • Emily MacAulay
The Rivers Trust’s statement in response to the publication of annual CSO data (2024) across England and Wales

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Press Statement: Reforms to bathing water regulations spark concerns for rivers and their users

  • Emily MacAulay
Statement from Tessa Wardley, Director of Communications & Advocacy

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Press Statement: Questions remain despite positive talk on Windemere

  • Emily MacAulay
Statement from Mark Lloyd, Chief Executive 

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Press Statement: The Rivers Trust response to the Water Restoration Fund

  • 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.

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Press Statement: The Rivers Trust welcomes NI programme for Government but calls for stronger protections for freshwater environment

  • 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.

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Press Statement: Response to the updated plans for fish protection at Hinkley Point C

  • Emily MacAulay
EDF has announced that they are reconsidering the use of an acoustic fish deterrent at Hinkley Point C.

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