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Wetland intervention as part of the EU Life IP Natural Course Project

New opportunities to invest in nature as The Rivers Trust receives ÂŁ180,000 in funding

  • Rebecca Duncan
The Rivers Trust has been awarded more than ÂŁ180,000 of funding to unlock new opportunities to unlock substantial green finance investment in improving rivers and their catchment areas. A further six projects led by local Rivers Trusts will also benefit from the scheme.

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Press Release: Late and not worth the wait — The government’s response to the Environmental Audit Committee Report

  • Jake Coleman
The government’s response to the Environmental Audit Committee’s report demonstrates that the importance of a radical rethink on rivers has not yet been realised

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Sewage outfall blocked by wet wipes leading into river

Press Release: Sewage Pollution — The crappiest map

  • Rebecca Duncan
The reality of sewage pollution in your local area.

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Blog: Volunteering with The Rivers Trust

  • Jake Coleman
Kieran Bird talks about the joys of volunteering with Thames21 on the Bury Lodge wetlands and more exciting ways to get involved with The Rivers trust as a volunteer

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Blog: World Wetlands Day

  • Jake Coleman
It has been another strong year of work supporting Wetlands for The Rivers Trust and on this World Wetlands Day, we reflect on the state of wetlands and our work protecting and nourishing these vital ecosystems.

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Man entering water surrounded by ice

Why winter swimming should be your post-Christmas hobby

  • Rebecca Duncan
Find out why a bracing swim could be the best thing you do between Christmas and New Year, and how to start safely.

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Snow-covered trees on the banks of the River Bann, Ireland

Care for rivers this Christmas without leaving your home

  • Rebecca Duncan
Take heed of our advice for making your festive celebrations more river-friendly.

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National Tree Week: nature’s little helpers

  • Rebecca Duncan
Trees are one of our biggest assets in the fight against climate change, which is why we’ve got to use and care for them properly.

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Five ways to reduce plastic at Christmas

  • Emily Cooper
Avoiding plastic at Christmas can be really difficult. Ingredients for our Christmas dinner often come pacakged in multiple layers of plastic; gifts, particularly toys, are often made of and packaged in plastic; and hidden plastic is everywhere, from Christmas cards to wrapping paper.

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Sewer overflow in river

With sewage pollution, the government nearly met its Waterloo. Now this historic Act must turn to action

  • Rebecca Duncan
Op Ed by Christine Colvin, Director for Partnerships & Communications

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