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Reduction in sewage discharges must not be misidentified as progress — an in depth look at the 2025 annual spill data

Just 79 overflows saw regulation-led improvements in 2025. That’s just 0.5% of all overflows in England.

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The London Mudlark, Lara Maiklem, joins The Rivers Trust as its latest ambassador

Lara Maiklem joins a growing group of passionate river advocates in support of The Rivers Trust’s vision for wild, healthy, natural rivers, valued by all. Read on to learn about Lara’s passion for the River Thames.

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The Big River Watch returns as public concern over river health reaches new heights

People across the UK and Ireland urged to become citizen scientists and gather data on river health as part of the Big River Watch from 24 – 30 April 2026.

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Building Community Action and Awareness Around Water in Northern Ireland

Mark Horton, The Rivers Trust All-Ireland Director and CEO of Ballinderry Rivers Trust, shares his reflections on how communities across Northern Ireland are playing an important role in caring for their vital waterways.

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‘FLOW’ Water Quality Project Officially Launched

An important new cross-border initiative aimed at improving water quality and catchment management in the Erne catchment area of the Central Border Region has been officially launched, called the FLOW (For the Love of Our Waters) Project.

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Big River Watch: 2026 Spring Survey Results

Last month, thousands of people across the UK and Ireland spent time by a river and took part in our 2026 Spring Big River Watch. Explore the data and insights captured during this fantastic week of citizen science in our latest report.

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The Rivers Trust Annual Conference 2026: Grounded in Data

The 2026 Rivers Trust Annual Conference held our biggest audience ever and highlighted the importance of effective data-led delivery. Catch up on the full event below.

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Stephan Desouches: Meet The designer behind the Wild, Healthy, Natural Rivers collection

“My creative practice is heavily rooted in the natural world, and I am so excited to collaborate with The Rivers Trust and contribute to revitalizing their merchandise line.”

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Help get rivers into the Natural History GCSE

In June, the Department for Education opened a public consultation on the content included in the long-awaited Natural History GCSE. This is an exciting opportunity to help young people connect with rivers — something that you can now help shape with our email template.

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The Rivers Trust at Hay Festival – connecting families with river health through storytelling and crafts

Does fuzzy felt have a role in river restoration? Yes, argues Rebecca Duncan! It’s a sure-fire way to begin inspiring the next generation of river champions.

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