Bring on the river bathing waters! The Government has just published its list of proposed new bathing water sites for public consultation, and it includes a record-breaking number of river sites. Of the 27 popular swimming spots brought forward, a whopping 22 of them are inland and along rivers! Learn more
The Rivers Trust partner with British Rowing The Rivers Trust are in Henley-on-Thames to announce the launch of the Rowing Clean Water Partnership, with British Rowing, River Action and Aquascope, dedicated to cleaning up rivers in Britain. Learn more
Resilient Glenderamackin: achieving nature-based solutions at catchment scale through innovative funding Celebrating The Rivers Trust partnership with West Cumbria Rivers Trust and Nature Finance on one of the country’s largest catchment-based projects, unlocking innovative funding through the pioneering platform Projects for Nature and Lloyds Banking Group. Learn more
Crossing an ocean for our rivers: Jake’s Atlantic row At the end of next year, data scientist and rower Jake Still plans to embark on an almighty rowing challenge while fundraising to support the restoration of his beloved rivers back home. Learn more
Press Statement: Audit office report underscores The Rivers Trust’s concerns for water quality in Northern Ireland’s Rivers and Lakes The Rivers Trust has highlighted the alarming findings of the Northern Ireland Audit Office’s comprehensive report on water quality in Northern Ireland’s rivers and lakes, published this week. Learn more
Press Statement: Response to annual event duration monitoring data on storm overflows A statement from our Chief Executive in response to the publication of the latest data on sewage discharge from storm overflows in England. Learn more
2023’s Sewage Deluge: New Data Highlights the Urgency of Our Fight For Better Rivers Today the Environment Agency released the storm overflow spill data from water companies in England for 2023, and Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water have released the same for Wales. The headlines paint a devastating picture of rivers increasingly battered by sewage. Learn more
Press Statement: Response to Government launch of £11M restoration fund from water company fines The Rivers Trust’s response to the Defra announcement that up to £11 million from water company fines and penalties will be reinvested to improve the water environment. Learn more
