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Our impact

We work with our member Trusts to make our shared vision a reality: wild, healthy, natural rivers, valued by all. This page summarises everything our movement has achieved so far to bring that vision to life.

Our annual Impact Report shines a spotlight on the brilliant work our Movement has achieved over the past year.

As we celebrate both 20 years of The Rivers Trust and 30 years of Westcountry Rivers Trust, our 2023-24 Impact Report not only dives into our work from the last year but also explores the longer-term impact of some of the works that have taken place since the start of our Movement.

Our Impact Report contains a selection of fantastic projects from across the Movement, including...

  • Ouse and Adur Rivers Trust realigning a 670 metre section of the precious Cockshut chalk stream and restoring the surrounding habitats.
  • Maigue Rivers Trust eradicating approximately 80% of the invasive giant hogweed population from the River Morningstar catchment in County Limerick.
  • Don Catchment Rivers Trust engaging with farmers through the Dearne Valley Farm Cluster programme, helping them achieve landscape-scale environmental benefits that are positive for both farming and nature.

Want to know more?

Click the link below to read our full 2023-24 Impact Report to get a real sense of the work our movement does and the impact it is having.

The Rivers Trust Impact Report 2023-24

The Rivers Trust Impact Report pulls together some incredible examples of our impact across the UK and Ireland.


Would you like to support our cause?

If you'd like to help us achieve even more next year, please consider making a donation.

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