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A small, brown, furry water vole is held by a hand in a yellow glove on top of a small green tube for a moment before being released into the wild

Chalk stream restoration paves the way for a historic reintroduction of endangered water voles to Surrey

Extinct in the county for over 20 years, water voles have been released by South East Rivers Trust at Chamber Mead Wetlands and on the Hogsmill River, after restoration work improved the habitat condition enough to welcome these iconic river rodents back

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Independent Water Commission: views from our experts

A range of our river experts digest and unpack the momentous final report from the Independent Water Commission, chaired by Sir Jon Cunliffe.

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A man and his brown dog stand in front of a river in running gear

Running for Rivers: CEO Mark Lloyd takes on 43-mile ultramarathon challenge inspired by salmon migration to raise vital funds

To raise awareness of the plight of salmon and fundraise for the vital work of The Rivers Trust, this September our CEO, Mark Lloyd will take part in the Salmon Run/​43-mile ultramarathon challenge along the River Exe, following the species’ migration route upstream.

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Woman in jeans and black coat stood in field looking at a lake with mountains in background flying a white drone

[The Source Code] GIS over time: mapping through millennia and modern river restoration

From stone carvings and ancient papyrus to paper charts, acetate overlays, and today’s digital GIS, the story of mapping water is as old as civilisation itself. This blog explores how mapping has evolved through history and how those tools now help us understand, protect, and restore our rivers.

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a bridge over a dried up river is shown with a height marker to one side

Drought: What does it mean for rivers and wildlife?

The impacts of this drought and water scarcity on rivers and wildlife that rely on them may not always be visible to the naked eye, but they are both wide-ranging and devastating.

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Creative ways to save water: reduce your use to support our rivers

River levels in the UK are worryingly low. Help ease the pressure on our rivers and water supplies with our creative ways to reduce your water footprint during dry spells.

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Epic 43-mile ultramarathon takes Olympian Graeme Thomas from sculler to steward

Running alongside The Rivers Trust CEO Mark Lloyd, Olympian and Team GB Rower, Graeme Thomas, will take part in the Salmon Run 43-mile ultramarathon challenge along the River Exe, shining a light on river health and raising vital funds for our work.

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A dry gravel stream bed with grass banks and trees overhanging.

Mark Lloyd: Let’s not forget this drought!

Rivers Trust CEO, Mark Lloyd, reflects on the risk of forgetting the drought once the rains return and emphasises the need for action at every level to protect our precious water environments.

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We’re lacing up our running shoes! The Rivers Trust team support Mark Lloyd’s epic 43-mile ultramarathon challenge

As Chief Executive Mark Lloyd continues training for his upcoming ultramarathon as part of the Salmon Run, several members of our staff are lacing up their own running shoes.

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Waterfall on a river in Exmoor National Park, England

The Rivers Trust joins Campaign for National Parks in highlighting threats to iconic waterways

The Rivers Trust have partnered with Campaign for National Parks (CNP) to launch the Rivers at Risk report, which lays out the state of rivers across National Parks in England and Wales and identifies key changes needed to protect and restore them.

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