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Sewer overflow in river

With sewage pollution, the government nearly met its Waterloo. Now this historic Act must turn to action

Op Ed by Christine Colvin, Director for Partnerships & Communications

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Tweed Forum’s Hamish Robertson hosts COP26 participants

COP26 Participants Visit Tweed Forum’s Eddleston Water Flood Resilience Project

A group of international and UK COP26 participants took time out from the conference in Glasgow to visit Tweed Forum’s Eddleston Water flood resilience project.

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Sewage treatment plant seen from above

Statement on EA/​Ofwat announcement of investigation into sewage treatment works

by Michelle Walker, Deputy Technical Director

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A christmas card depicting a snowy river scene

Christmas 2021

Rivers need our love at every time of year — but Christmas is the time for giving, and with your support, we can continue to protect and improve rivers all year round.

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A snowy river

Christmas 2021

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Snowy river scene

Give back to rivers this #GivingTuesday

We’re taking part in #GivingTuesday on the 30th November to encourage people to invest in our rivers.

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A river with snowy banks

Five ways to reduce plastic at Christmas

Avoiding plastic at Christmas can be really difficult. Ingredients for our Christmas dinner often come pacakged in multiple layers of plastic; gifts, particularly toys, are often made of and packaged in plastic; and hidden plastic is everywhere, from Christmas cards to wrapping paper.

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Person swimming outdoors with big splash

Outdoor Swimmer Henley Swim Festival

In 2022 The Rivers Trust is partnered with the Outdoor Swimmer Henley Swim Festival as an Official Charity Partner. Together, we’re asking swimmers to race to revive rivers and communities.

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man and child planting a tree

National Tree Week: nature’s little helpers

Trees are one of our biggest assets in the fight against climate change, which is why we’ve got to use and care for them properly.

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Snow-covered trees on the banks of the River Bann, Ireland

Care for rivers this Christmas without leaving your home

Take heed of our advice for making your festive celebrations more river-friendly.

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