Working with nature Using nature based solutions simultaneously benefit people and nature. Learn more
Creating wetlands We love wetlands! Wetlands are not only key habitat sites, but they can also mitigate other risks such as flooding, especially within built-up environments. Learn more
Natural Flood Management Natural flood management (NFM) involves working with nature to reduce the risk of flooding for communities. Learn more
Wet Wipes Position Statement Our position on wet wipes. This statement applies to Britain, Northern Ireland, and Ireland [1] [2]. Learn more
Press statement: The Rivers Trust calls for immediate action on wastewater discharges into Ireland’s rivers and coasts threatening public health and biodiversity Responding to the Urban Wastewater Treatment in 2022 report released yesterday by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), The Rivers Trust is issuing an urgent call to action to protect Ireland’s rivers and coastal waters from pollution from untreated wastewater. Learn more
Press statement: The Rivers Trust raises concerns over slurry pollution that has killed hundreds of fish in Lough Neagh tributary The Northern Ireland Environment Agency confirmed it received a report via the Incident Hotline on 21st October at 17:16 of slurry in the Callan River near Keady. Learn more
Corporate Volunteering Opportunities Rivers Trust corporate volunteering days provide the perfect platform to get your team out from behind a desk and onto the riverbank where they will experience unique, environment-related activities, specifically designed with your interests in mind. Learn more
Wet wipes: the problems and the public consultation opportunity Wet wipes cause significant damage to our sewage systems and our rivers when they end up in our waterways. We now have an opportunity to make our voice heard by Government, as a public consultation into a proposed ban has just opened. Read on to find out more about the issues plastic-containing wet wipes cause, and to see our suggestions for adding your thoughts to the public consultation. Learn more
Flea-mergency: Pet treatments taking a bite out of the health of England’s rivers The delicate balance of life in our rivers is under threat, and it’s not just due to pollution from factories, sewage or agriculture. Surprisingly, one of the culprits is our beloved pets. Learn more
Rowers and rivers; Imogen Grant gives an athlete’s perspective on freshwater health The Rivers Trust Ambassador, GB rower and Olympian Imogen Grant, shares her take on why sportspeople care about our rivers. Learn more
