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Flooded River

Flooding

Flooding is a natural event. In fact, from an ecological perspective, it’s a really important process! It can help to create new habitats, transport nutrients, and consequently increase biodiversity. However, flooding is happening on a scale far greater than ever before.

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Pollution

Water is arguably our most precious natural resource — yet pollution of our freshwater habitats runs rampant. In 2020, no river in England and Wales was classed as being in good overall health.

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Our Projects

Our collaborations combine The Rivers Trust’s expertise, our member Trusts’ local understanding and the resources and knowledge of our partners and wider stakeholders including land owners, businesses, water companies and farmers. 

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We dream of wild, healthy, natural rivers. With your support, we can make this a reality. Your donation will be used to support vital work across the Britain, Northern Ireland and Ireland to restore our rivers — before it’s too late.

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Fish passage

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Barrier removal

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Wetlands

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NFM schemes

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Farmers worked with

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Trees planted

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