Press Release: The Rivers Trust calls for stronger protections in Northern Ireland programme for government to safeguard freshwater In the wake of the March for Clean Water, The Rivers Trust has submitted a response to Northern Ireland’s consultation on the draft Programme for Government (PfG) emphasising the urgent need for a range of interventions and investments to ensure that Northern Ireland’s freshwater resources remain central to all political decision making. Learn more
Press Statement: Response to the Government’s proposed reform to bathing water rules The Government has today announced proposed reforms to bathing waters to consider water sports and water quality. Learn more
Changing the bathing water rules: Our response We welcome many of the proposed changes to bathing water rules, which would extend the season, recognise other recreational activities, and increase water quality testing and consideration, but there is more work to be done for rivers. Learn more
