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Press Statement: PM’s ridicule of fish protection at Hinkley is no laughing matter

It is very disappointing that the Prime Minister was so disparaging and dismissive about the need for acoustic fish deterrents on the water intakes for the new nuclear power station being built at Hinkley by EDF.

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Save Severn Estuary’s Fish: Demand Action from Hinkley

Hinkley Nuclear Power Station must not remove protection for millions of fish in the Severn Estuary. Sign our petition and help us hold EDF accountable and ensure the Severn Estuary’s ecosystems are protected.

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Press Statement: The future of our rivers is at stake in Parliament tomorrow

A statement ahead of the Water (Special Measures) Bill reaching the Report stage in Parliament

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Email Template: Call on EDF to protect species in the Severn Estuary with Hinkley Point AFD

Use our email template to contact your representative, and support our petition calling for the EDF to install the Acoustic Fish Deterrent at Hinkley Point to prevent mass annual fish death in the power station’s cooling water intake pipes.

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Press statement: Concern over river recovery as government fails to enshrine the Water Restoration Fund in law

The Rivers Trust responds to the Government’s decision not to formalise the Water Restoration Fund in their Water (Special Measures) Bill

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Water Stewardship in practice: a new wetland to improve water quality in the River Frome

This World Wetlands Day, we’re excited to share the completion of a brand-new farm wetland — a powerful example of nature-based solutions in action!

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Press Statement: Overdue conversation on land use framework is essential to join up nature recovery, climate resilience and economic growth

On our small island, a sensible plan for land use in England is long overdue and while this ​“conversation” feels a little like kicking the can down the road, at least we are now on the road. 

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The Rivers Trust Movement demands urgent release of Water Restoration Fund money in letter to Minister

The Rivers Trust Movement has written to Water Minister Emma Hardy, calling on her to ensure money currently sitting unused in the Water Restoration Fund is paid out to start the task of reversing harm on the environment.

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The Rivers Trust Conference 2025: A Bloomin’ Disaster — The causes and costs of blue-green algae

The Rivers Trust’s Annual Conference in 2025 will examine the vast impacts of blue-green algal blooms on waterbodies whilst uncovering the root causes of how and why they occur, and the integral roles played by our rivers and catchments.

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Annual Conference on blue-green algae: call for submissions

The Rivers Trust’s Annual Conference in 2025 will examine the vast impacts of blue-green algal blooms on waterbodies whilst uncovering the root causes of how and why they occur, and the integral roles played by our rivers and catchments. 

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