The Rivers Trust’s Annual Impact Report is here! Dive into the incredible work and achievements of our Movement from the last year and join us as we look back at our longer-term impact as we celebrate our 20th Anniversary and 30th Anniversary of the first Rivers Trust. Learn more
#VoteForRivers: What have manifestos got to say about rivers? The General Election is just a week away and political campaigning is in full swing. We have pulled out the main points relating to rivers from the manifestos of each of the major parties in England. Learn more
Press statement: The Rivers Trust’s response to the general election result We will be closely watching what this change in government means for the environment and seizing all opportunities to ensure that we see positive outcomes for our precious waterways. Learn more
Water bill rises & Defra’s water company announcements Today could represent a much-needed turning point for the water industry, but it is one step in a longer journey. Learn more
Toxic Dips: The Rivers Trust launch the world’s most expensive (fake) bath bombs on eBay The three-piece set of ‘Toxic Dips’ bath bombs is priced at £300,000, just 0.005% of the amount being spent to stop UK rivers deteriorating further over the next five years. Learn more
Olympic athletes in urban rivers: is it in-Seine? With the eyes of the world on the French capital, we unpack the Olympic mission to make the Seine swimmable again. Learn more
Press Statement: Response to Ofwat fines of £168m for three water companies Thames Water, Yorkshire Water, and Northumbrian Water will be fined a combined total of £168m in relation to their management of waste water treatment works and the sewer network. Learn more
What does it take to qualify for the World’s Toughest Row? Jake Still, who plans to row the Atlantic in 2025 to fundraise for The Rivers Trust and Aire Rivers Trust, shares an update on his training journey. Learn more
