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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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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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Working together for a more resilient Aire

We’re working with partners to unlock private finance, to help improve flood resilience in the river Aire and bring a range of benefits to the region. 

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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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Catchment Based Approach: Plan to protect and restore precious chalk streams formally launched at chalk stream conference

Press release issued on 15th June 2023 by the Catchment Based Approach Chalk Stream Restoration Group.

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The Rivers Trust condemns proposed policy that threatens to turn Northern Ireland’s rivers into open sewers

The Rivers Trust is raising concerns following a policy proposal in the Department for Infrastructure’s (DfI) equality impact assessment report published last week suggesting that, in a bid to meet the Secretary of State’s budget cut demands, Northern Ireland Water may be forced into a position to stop treating wastewater before it is discharged into rivers and the seas.

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