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International Day of Action for Rivers 2023

To celebrate the International Day of Action for Rivers, we are focusing on how rivers, and the actions we take to protect them, unite us and bring communities together.

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Sam Westwood

Sam is our Regional Development Manager for the East, currently on secondment from Anglian Water leading the strategic partnership between The Rivers Trust and Anglian Water. Through the partnership, Sam is responsible for developing the regional hub of Rivers Trusts in the East, sharing best practice and supporting member trusts with the development of sustainable business models and strategic development.

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Irish Rivers Turning Green — But not for Saint Patrick

Along with an abundance of shamrocks and a plethora of dancing leprechauns, one of the most iconic celebrations of Ireland’s patron saint is the annual tradition of dyeing urban American rivers green around March 17.

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How water stewardship is making a difference, one drop at a time

Water is currently at the forefront of many conversations. Pollution, drought, scarcity: this precious substance is the heart of our growing population, and we need to do more to protect it. This year’s World Water Day is focused on accelerating solutions to mitigate against the global water crisis.

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World Water Day: The Unseen Pollution in our Rivers

World Water Day is all about accelerating change to solve water use and sanitation crises. It is no secret that our waterways are facing a variety of issues from overuse, pollution, and climate change. There are many unseen problems in our rivers and waterways, including more elusive forms of pollution.

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Chemical pollution in our rivers

Chemical pollution can come from a wide variety of sources and have serious consequences for aquatic ecosystems and human health. 

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All-Ireland Rivers Trust calls for public reflection on the worrying state of local rivers this World Water Day

Today (Wednesday, March 22nd) marks World Water Day, celebrated every year to raise awareness about how important clean, sustainable, and accessible freshwater is to all life on earth.

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Response to Industry and Regulators Committee Report

The Rivers Trust welcomes the report from the House of Lords Industry and Regulators Committee regarding regulation of the water and sewage industry.

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New wetlands in Wiltshire to recharge nearly 600 million litres of groundwater per year

The Rivers Trust, Action for the River Kennet and Amazon Web Services collaborate to create two new wetlands across North Wessex Downs Area of Natural Beauty.

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How to report pollution incidents in a river

While you’re out, if you spot a pollution incident, any illegal activity or anything else, please report it immediately to the authorities.

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