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Author and Broadcaster Will Millard joins The Rivers Trust as new ambassador

Our Rivers Trust Ambassadors are people who are just as passionate about rivers as we are and Will Millard couldn’t fit the bill more! Read on to learn about Will’s passion and dedication towards our goal of wild, healthy, natural rivers, valued by all.

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Reduction in sewage discharges must not be misidentified as progress — an in depth look at the 2025 annual spill data

Just 79 overflows saw regulation-led improvements in 2025. That’s just 0.5% of all overflows in England.

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The London Mudlark, Lara Maiklem, joins The Rivers Trust as its latest ambassador

Lara Maiklem joins a growing group of passionate river advocates in support of The Rivers Trust’s vision for wild, healthy, natural rivers, valued by all. Read on to learn about Lara’s passion for the River Thames.

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The Big River Watch returns as public concern over river health reaches new heights

People across the UK and Ireland urged to become citizen scientists and gather data on river health as part of the Big River Watch from 24 – 30 April 2026. 

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Building Community Action and Awareness Around Water in Northern Ireland

Mark Horton, The Rivers Trust All-Ireland Director and CEO of Ballinderry Rivers Trust, shares his reflections on how communities across Northern Ireland are playing an important role in caring for their vital waterways.

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‘FLOW’ Water Quality Project Officially Launched

An important new cross-border initiative aimed at improving water quality and catchment management in the Erne catchment area of the Central Border Region has been officially launched, called the FLOW (For the Love of Our Waters) Project.

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Big River Watch: 2026 Spring Survey Results

Last month, thousands of people across the UK and Ireland spent time by a river and took part in our 2026 Spring Big River Watch. Explore the data and insights captured during this fantastic week of citizen science in our latest report.

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The Rivers Trust Annual Conference 2026: Grounded in Data

The 2026 Rivers Trust Annual Conference held our biggest audience ever and highlighted the importance of effective data-led delivery. Catch up on the full event below.

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