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The Rivers Trust Sewage Map: annual data is no longer good enough

We’ve added near real-time data to our Sewage Map, but only one water company has released suitable data. All water companies must now share real-time discharge data with the public.

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The Rivers Trust warns alien invasion is destroying native biodiversity and costing Northern Ireland economy £46.5m per year

To mark Invasive Species Week (May 15th to 21st), The Rivers Trust is calling on everyone to play their part in the war against alien invaders that are costing not just the loss of biodiversity but also tens of millions of pounds annually to the local economy.

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Wetland intervention as part of the EU Life IP Natural Course Project

Multi-million-pound project aims to transform national approach to nature-based solutions

The Rivers Trust will be co-leading a pioneering project aimed at mainstreaming nature-based solutions to deliver environmental and socioeconomic benefits.

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The Rivers Trust warns alien invasion is destroying native biodiversity and costing Irish economy over 200m per year

To mark Invasive Species Week (May 15th to 21st), The Rivers Trust is calling on everyone to play their part in the war against alien invaders that are costing not just the loss of biodiversity but also hundreds of millions of euros annually to the Irish economy.

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Rivers Trust research highlights the chemical cocktails polluting our rivers

Research by The Rivers Trust and Wildlife and Countryside Link has revealed that toxic chemical mixtures were found at more than 1,600 river and groundwater sites in England.

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Aerial shot of the River Cam at St Ives, Cambridgeshire

New Great Ouse Rivers Trust Launched to Protect and Enhance Vital Waterway

The Great Ouse Rivers Trust has joined the UK and Ireland-wide Rivers Trust movement to advocate for healthy rivers at the heart of communities.

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Mark Lloyd opens CIWEM Flood and Coast Conference 2023

Mark Lloyd delivered the following speech reflecting on his commitment to protecting and improving rivers and the collective action required to make lasting changes.

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Hay Days

PR & Events Lead Rebecca Duncan reflects on The Rivers Trust’s trip to Hay-on-Wye and the famous Hay Festival.

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Woodlands for Water – The First Planting Season Roundup on Clean Air Day 2023

To celebrate Clean Air Day we’re highlighting some of the amazing work from our Woodlands for Water Project. In just 18 months the involved trusts have over 419Ha of woodland creation in the pipeline. Read all about how our member trusts are working with landowners and farmers, and how riparian planting can support the fight against air pollution.

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Press Release: Collaborative tree planting project creates new Woodlands for Water Officer role in Northern Ireland

The Rivers Trust is seeking a new Woodlands for Water Officer in Northern Ireland

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