Press statement: response to relaxation of nutrient neutrality laws 29.08.23 Rebecca Duncan A statement from The Rivers Trust Learn more
Nutrient pollution; we’re calling for environmental regulations not to be relaxed 26.07.23 Matthew Woodard In recent weeks, media reports have surfaced suggesting that environmental regulations around the nutrient pollution caused by building development may be reduced, representing an undeniable threat to waterways that are already under pressure. In response, The Rivers Trust has signed an open letter to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak led by Wildlife and Countryside Link, calling for these considerations around nutrient neutrality to be urgently stepped away from. Learn more
Statement in response to Water Company Environmental Performance Assessment and new ​‘polluter pays’ legislation 12.07.23 Rebecca Duncan A statement from our Chief Executive, Mark Lloyd. Learn more
Hay Days 12.06.23 Rebecca Duncan PR & Events Lead Rebecca Duncan reflects on The Rivers Trust’s trip to Hay-on-Wye and the famous Hay Festival. Learn more
The Rivers Trust response to Government’s Plan for Water 04.04.23 Rebecca Duncan Our initial response to the government’s Plan for Water, published on 4th April 2023. Learn more
New wetlands in Wiltshire to recharge nearly 600 million litres of groundwater per year 30.03.23 Rebecca Duncan The Rivers Trust, Action for the River Kennet and Amazon Web Services collaborate to create two new wetlands across North Wessex Downs Area of Natural Beauty. Learn more
Future Rivers Forum: A day of collaboration, insight, and inspiration. 17.11.22 Rebecca Duncan A collaborative event to improve rivers across the North West Learn more
Statement from our CEO on proposed changes to environmental legislation 26.09.22 Rebecca Duncan Mark Lloyd, CEO of The Rivers Trust, responds to recent government proposals on changing environmental legislation Learn more
Across the Divides: Ireland’s Biodiversity Crisis 31.08.22 Rebecca Duncan Mark Horton, The Rivers Trust’s All Ireland Director and CEO of Ballinderry Rivers Trust, joins the Across Divides podast to look at the ways that communities can be enabled to tackle the biodiversity crisis through collaborative approaches. Learn more
Storm Overflows Discharge Reduction Plan still too little, too late 26.08.22 Rebecca Duncan Our official response to Defra’s Storm Overflows Reduction plan, published 26th August 2022. Learn more
