Email your representative

Dear {representative_name},

According to The Rivers Trust's 2026 State of Our Rivers Report, our rivers are not fit for the future. And that means, neither are we.

Rivers are choked by pollution, and have been heavily physically altered so they no longer act like natural sponges for water, as thriving homes for biodiversity, or as beautiful spaces for our own recreation and wellbeing. No single river in the UK or Ireland has been given a clean bill of health.

The climate crisis is turning up the pressure on rivers. They're becoming increasingly unable to handle periods of drought, heat and heavy rain, let alone sewage, chemical or agricultural pollution, which leaves all of us vulnerable to flooding events, water use restrictions, and getting sick when we swim. Our changing climate is quickly making the situation worse: taking action to improve rivers will benefit every single one of us, and is urgently needed. 

Please, read the report and become a leading voice for protecting and restoring our vital rivers. Please use the interactive maps to find out what's happening in our region, and how you can help. For additional or specific information to support your work, you can also reach out to the experts at The Rivers Trust ([email protected]).

[Include and personalise as required: As one of your constituents, I would like to hear what you intend to do regarding our waterways by email or letter. My home address for correspondence is ....]

Yours sincerely,

{name}