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We are river and catchment conservation experts; a UK & Ireland charity fighting for a cleaner, healthier and wilder rivers. We are together, for rivers. 👊

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The Rivers Trust
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📣 Do you have 15 minutes this weekend to help our rivers? On your marks, get set, go! #BigRiverWatch starts now 👀 🤳Download our app, visit your local river, and complete a quick survey to help gather important data. Let's make a difference together!
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We are joining @RSPBEngland and other ENGOs in expressing our utter dismay at recent government announcements. 🧵 Thread 👇
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⚠️😡Make no mistake, we are angry. This Government has today launched an attack on nature. We don’t use the words that follow lightly. We are entering uncharted territory. Please read this thread. 1/13
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⭐We're delighted to announce the first of our new River Ambassadors; @theAliceRoberts ⭐ Alice is passionate about improving river health and we're excited to work together to raise awareness of the issues that they face and to strive for their restoration and protection.
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A majority of MPs have voted to reject amends to the #EnvironmentBill which would help our fight to #EndSewagePollution 🤦‍♀️ This is incredibly disappointing news—but we MUST keep fighting. Cleaner rivers ARE possible, and we will not rest until they become reality 👊
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WE ARE ONE STEP CLOSER TO CLEANER RIVERS! 🎉 Make no mistake, YOU made this possible 💙 Thanks to YOUR voices, the #EnvironmentBill will be strengthened to help #EndSewagePollution 👊
Environment Bill further strengthened to tackle storm overflows

Change will further bolster the present raft of measures planned for Environment Bill which will tackle water pollution.

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4 years
A five-year study of wild beavers has found that they alleviate flooding, reduce pollution, and boost populations of fish, amphibians and other wildlife ✨ Fantastic news for our rivers!
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Beavers cut flooding and pollution and boost wildlife populations

Five-year study of animals in Devon finds measurable benefits to wildlife and people

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This is the stark reality of plastic pollution. Nature is suffocating, and it's time to fight back. #WarOnPlastic #OurPlasticFeedback @HughFW @itsanitarani
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We've noticed lots of people talking about raw sewage in rivers this evening 💩 This is NOT an isolated problem. Check our #SewageMap to see where sewage enters YOUR local river 👇 #EndSewagePollution
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Raw sewage in our rivers

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Our updated #Sewagemap is out now!😱 Explore all the sewage data from 2021 with new interactive features and statistics 💩 See where sewage releases occurred, who is responsible for them and download local data to make sure you're using rivers safely 🏞️
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🚨 OUR RIVERS ARE AT THE POINT OF NO RETURN 🚨 Today, we are launching the #StateOfOurRivers report: a comprehensive examination of river health across England 🔍 Think rivers are better than ever? Think again 👇 #GreatBigGreenWeek #WorldRiversDay
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🧪 Pesticides too harmful for use on crops are leaching into rivers from pet tick & flea treatments. There are over 300+ alternative products, yet these chemicals continue to be used widely. We're joining @Pan_UK to call for #ToxicPetMeds to be banned, in an open letter to gov.
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👀 #BigRiverWatch weekend is here 🎉 Join the fight for our rivers & help build a huge picture of river health across the UK & Ireland! Simply 👇 1️⃣Download the free Big River Watch App. 2️⃣Spend 15 mins by your local river & completing the in-app survey. 3️⃣Upload your survey!
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Amidst the chaos of #coronavirus , the canals in Venice run clear. Without boats to stir up silt and reduced levels of pollution, an abundance of fish speckle the turquoise water. A poignant reminder of our impact on nature 🌍
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Un amico in fb ha condiviso queste foto. Cosa hanno di particolare? L'acqua limpida dei canali veneziani senza il torbido che provoca il moto ondoso in questi giorni di traffico lagunare limitato. Non s'era mai visto. #coronavirua #restaacasa
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@GaryLineker Hi Gary! We thought you might be interested in our Sewage Map (NOT because of your, uhh, history 😳). It shows you the points where sewage is entering YOUR local river. Check it out 👇
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Raw sewage in our rivers

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NOBODY should have to worry about sewage pollution when they're enjoying time in or around our rivers 🙅 Whether you swim, paddle, catch or play, make sure you stay informed about #Sewage discharges in YOUR local river using our map 💩 #StinkOrSwim
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Raw sewage in our rivers

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We are part of a coalition calling for legally-binding targets to reduce sewage pollution into rivers and coastal waters. We CAN make this happen - and we need to work #TogetherForRivers to #EndSewagePollution 👊
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Coalition calls for new laws to end sewage discharges into UK waters

#EndSewagePollution wants legally binding targets for water firms in environment bill

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We CANNOT ignore ‘low-impact’ pollution events ❌ If we are to restore our rivers, it is absolutely essential that there is a credible threat of enforcement for ALL pollution incidents.
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Ignore reports of low-impact pollution events, Environment Agency tells staff

Exclusive: river groups appalled by strategy set out in briefing that says agency has capacity to deal with only most severe cases

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3 years
When rivers thrive, so do we 💙 This #WorldRiversDay , the threats facing our rivers can feel insurmountable—but there is still hope! Where did we go wrong, and how can we get back on track? 🤔 Check out our new video to find out 👇
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You're so 💩 - it’s unbelievable! 😡 6 out of 9 water companies have had their environmental performance rated as UNACCEPTABLE. Yet again, @SouthernWater & @SouthWestWater are trailing the pack with appalling results. Read our press release 👇
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Water Companies' Environmental Performance sinks to new low

The Rivers Trust Statement in response to Environmental Performance Assessment of the water industry.

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The Rivers Trust
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4 years
Just 1% of rivers in England and Wales are free-flowing. Luckily, our local Trusts are on the case 💪 Who knew weir removal could be so therapeutic? 🤤 Thanks to @WessexRivers @Blacky_Himself for the footage 📹 If you'd like to give a #PresentforthePlanet , find out more below 👇
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Anyone claiming that we can’t afford a better system is full of 💩 Our Director of Partnerships & Comms @ColvinH2O explains why in this new blog. A better future for rivers IS possible. Let’s stop #sewage scaremongering & start talking sense 👊
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Sewage scaremongering and the red herrings of costing

Christine Colvin, Director of Partnerships and Communications, outlines why a better system for sewage is possible.

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We believe in a future with wild, healthy, natural rivers. Do you? 💙 #TogetherForRivers #EndSewagePollution
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WHAT 👏 A 👏 TURNAROUND! 213 to 60 support our call to #EndSewagePollution 🎉 This is all thanks to YOU - the people who refused to accept a 💩 future for rivers 👊
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Water companies WILL be forced to reduce sewage dumped in rivers

MPs sparked public fury after they were whipped to vote down an amendment to the Environment Bill that would have placed legal obligations on water companies to stop dumping UK waterways.

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Tom @TheFloodExpo explaining the difference Natural Flood Management could make to the flow of a river #floodexpo
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Excuse us if we get a bit teary... 🥺 This is MONUMENTAL. After being blocked for 180 years, shad are finally able to travel upstream again! Amazing work from @severnrivers and the wider @SevernUnlocked team 👏
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Unlocking the Severn
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HISTORIC MOMENT - shad are through the Diglis fish pass👏 Blocked for 180yrs, these speedy shad are wasting no time now & heading upriver to spawn #FollowTheShad #SevernShadRun #FishMigration @CanalRiverTrust @SevenRivers @EnvAgency @NaturalEngland @HullUniScience @ChrisGPackham
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💙Want to help your local river? Next weekend, we invite you to be part of a UK & Ireland-wide survey of river health. 🤳Join the first ever #BigRiverWatch on 22nd-24th! Download the app, watch your local river and tell us what you see. Find out more:
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Over 300,000 trees planted, 12,400 volunteers engaged, and 6,138 km of river opened up for fish passage. WHAT 👏 A 👏 YEAR 👏 for the Rivers Trust movement 💙 That’s not all, either. Find out more in our review 👇 #TogetherForRivers #EndSewagePollution
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Today's Water Quality in Rivers report is an URGENT call to action for comprehensive, wide-reaching reform on river and water management. To rely on healthy water supplies in the future, we need to act NOW and combat pollution 🚫 #EndSewagePollution
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New report lifts lid on chronic pollution of our rivers

Following the release of the Water Quality in Rivers report , The Rivers Trust demands that the government take urgent action to protect the UK’s rivers.

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We welcome this prime-time show, highlighting the wicked problem of river health. Hopefully, this inspires the government to develop a robust management system bringing organisations together around a common goal to turn things around. Ep 2 on iPlayer 👇
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Paul Whitehouse: Our Troubled Rivers - Series 1: Episode 2

Paul continues his journey, travelling to Wales and the south of England.

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Sick of 💩 in our rivers? The next #EnvironmentBill amendment which could help us to #EndSewagePollution has to be voted through by the Lords on Tuesday, before returning to parliament. Tell YOUR MP that they need to support this amendment 👇
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The River Swarbourn, a tributary of the River Trent, has seen some truly devastating damage today. This kind of work is illegal without a permit, disastrous for the local biodiversity, and takes years to repair! The incident is currently under investigation.
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We’re releasing this video of the River Swarbourn in the hope it educates other landowners that this is NOT okay. It is illegal environmental damage to biodiversity which will take years to undo. 💔
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@caitlinmoran We want people to be able to enjoy rivers, and for lots of people that means wild swimming - but it's SO important to be aware of sewage pollution 💩 Check our map to find out where sewage enters YOUR local river 👇
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It's great to see @Thames21 on @BBCPanorama 👊 It's less great, however, to see the 'great wet wipe reef' 🤢 Wet wipes - even those labelled as flushable - should NOT go down the loo! 🚽 #Panorama #EndSewagePollution
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83k trees planted, 88 barriers removed & over 800 pollution incidents addressed, just a few stats from rivers trusts this #worldriversday
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The Chinese paddlefish, one of world's largest fish, has gone extinct. Despite the species surviving for almost 200 million years, overfishing and dam construction have led to its downfall.
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Chinese paddlefish, one of world's largest fish, declared extinct

Native to China’s Yangtze River, these fish grew 23 feet in length, but haven’t been spotted since 2003.

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Happy World Otter Day! ✨ Have you been lucky enough to see an otter in the wild? Tweet us and let us know 😁
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"If we can't modify the weir, we'll go around it instead!" 👏 Our local Trusts are just the bees knees 🐝
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Ribble Rivers Trust
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Another new fish pass🐟 Weirs such as this make it almost impossible for fish to move upstream & breed- so we create fish passes. Here we've created a close to nature bypass channel- because if we can't modify the weir, we'll go around it instead!
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A consultation has been launched to create the UK's first river bathing spot in Ilkley 🏊‍♀️ We believe that introducing designated bathing waters to well-used UK rivers is the best way to ensure they are protected from sewage pollution 👊
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Consultation launched into making UK's first river bathing spot in Ilkley

Plan is to turn stretch of River Wharfe in Ilkely into a swimming area where water quality is regularly monitored

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Thank you to all of the MPs who voted to protect our rivers and coastal waters from sewage pollution 💙 Want to check how YOUR MP voted? Visit the link below 👇
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3 years
What a way to start the day 🤩 As another #lockdown rears its head, we will do our best to bring rivers to you - wherever you may be.
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Good morning everyone. 👋
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🚨 OUR #SewageMap HAS BEEN UPDATED WITH 2020 DATA 🚨 You can’t polish a 💩, but you can put it on a map 📍Click the link below to find out what’s lurking in YOUR local river 👇 #EndSewagePollution #pollution
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@ben_watt @RiverActionUK @CanalRiverTrust @welshharpies @silkstreamers @WildLondon @GoodLawProject @anne_clarke @sianberry @Thames21 @Feargal_Sharkey Hi Ben. We thought you might be interested in our Sewage Map below. It pinpoints locations where raw sewage is discharged into rivers. Be warned: it's pretty grim! 🤮
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Raw sewage in our rivers

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The Rivers Trust
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4 years
Freshwater habitats aren't just good for fish; they can support a whole variety of life, like this gorgeous Water Rail! 😍
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Water Rails can swim! 😀 #TwitterNatureCommunity 🐦
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IS YOUR LOCAL RIVER FULL OF 💩? Using our #SewageMap , it couldn't be easier to find out. Find out where #sewage enters rivers in your area - and prepare to be shocked by how long these sewers spent overflowing in 2020... 🤢 Use the interactive map 👇
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📣 New data on our sewage map! Our sewage map now contains the recently released 2022 annual spill data for Engalnd and Wales. See where sewage spills have happened in your area! 👀 Keep an eye out for further updates with new features coming soon.
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We are concerned about James Bevan's proposals to revise how we measure the health of our rivers. Let's fix the problems, not the goal posts. @LaurenceWRT of @WestcountryRT & @N_Rivers_Trust discuss here 👇
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You'll hear more from us on this tomorrow, but until then, we at The Rivers Trust want to say a huge THANK YOU for all of your support 💙 The devil will be in the details, but for now, let's celebrate your success. Our voices are stronger together 👊
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Salmon have returned to rivers off the Humber for the first time in 100 years! Watch our new video featuring @YorkDalesRT & @DonCatchmentRT : @ABPHumber , @theriverstrust @EnvAgency #salmon #Humber #DamRemovalEurope
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What a brilliant early Christmas present! 😍 Huge congratulations to all involved with the @CleanIlkley campaign - let's hope this is the first of many bathing sites in UK rivers 💙 #TogetherForRivers
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Yorkshire swimming spot to get bathing water status in UK first

Campaigners in Ilkley hope River Wharfe designation will ‘trigger a clean-up’ of local sewage system

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Our rivers are facing many pressures! Across our river catchments we are working together. Using nature's power, we are finding long term, efficient solutions for our ailing rivers and the communities that enjoy them.
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Paul Whitehouse: Our Troubled Rivers - Series 1: Episode 1

Paul Whitehouse looks at the impact of water companies on the country's rivers.

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We want to see bathing water standards introduced to well-used rivers in the UK. Together, we can make this a reality 👊 #TogetherForRivers
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The data has been tricky to interpret, and our Data & Evidence team have been working overtime to make this happen... but we are SO pleased to announce that our updated #SewageMap will be released next week 🥳 #EndSewagePollution #TogetherForRivers
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You might be finding it harder than usual to buy toilet paper amidst the #coronavirus induced #panicbuying - but please don't be tempted by the alternatives! ❌ Whatever you flush down the toilet can end up polluting our rivers and blocking our sewers 🤢 #thinkbeforeyouflush
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As part of the Chalk Stream Restoration group, we're calling for #ChalkStreams in England to be given enhanced environmental status 👊 Watch the video to find out why we're so passionate about these incredible habitats, and learn what needs to be done to save them 👇
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Today, we are launching #TogetherForRivers - a campaign which hopes to see the first bathing water standards introduced to well-used rivers in the UK 👊
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MY GOODNESS 😍 If Carlsberg did rivers...
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Working in river restoration you see a lot of knackered river. Occasionally however, you come across something like this 😍 #chalkstream #ginclear #oasis
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'Chalk-Streams First' has the potential to completely re-naturalise the flow in the Chilterns chalk-streams, with potentially only a small net loss to overall public water supply 💧 Read our guest blog from Charles Rangeley Wilson to find out more 👇
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🎉 Positive River News! Let's kick the week off with some good news from last month. We've got eels returning, fantastic projects receiving funding, our first #BigRiverWatch event, and more! 🧵
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When we talk about sewage pollution, it can be difficult to visualise just how dreadful it is. This footage provides a powerful reminder of what sewage does to life below the surface 👇
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This is what the exploitation of weak regulation looks like. You will find it in a river near you.
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💙 We want to say a huge THANK YOU to everyone who took part in #BigRiverWatch this weekend! 🙌 We're delighted to have received over 3,400 surveys (and counting) in the biggest #citizenscience project looking at #river health in the UK and Ireland!
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⭐ We're delighted to introduce our newest ambassador; wildlife cameraman & angler @JackPerksPhoto ⭐ Read about his love of rivers, how fishing enraptured him as a young naturalist, and his passion for spotlighting the UK's wonderful freshwater life:
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We can't get over how beautiful these grayling are 🤩 They're such stunning, exotic fish - and we're lucky enough to have them here at home in our rivers! 💙 Thanks again to @paul_colley for giving us a glimpse beneath the surface 📸
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Beavers, 'nature's engineers', are set to be released on two more sites in England. It's hoped that they will help to boost catchment resilience against extreme rainfall events 💧
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Beavers to be released in plan to ease flooding and aid biodiversity

‘Nature’s engineers’ to be introduced on National Trust land in England to ease flooding

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The Rivers Trust
@theriverstrust
4 years
This scheme saw a 76% reduction in phosphates! 🤯 NATURAL 👏 SOLUTIONS 👏 WORK!
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The Rivers Trust
@theriverstrust
4 years
A jigsaw of fish passes have opened a migratory route stretching from the North Sea all the way to spawning grounds near Sheffield. This will be the first time in 200 years salmon will have a fully joined up river 🤯 @DonCatchmentRT #WorldOceansDay 🌊
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Rotherham River Revitalised

The final piece in the jigsaw of a 20 year vision to enable salmon to return to the River Don has been completed. People passing by Forge Island in Rotherham will now be able to see the Masbrough W…

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@theriverstrust
The Rivers Trust
@theriverstrust
2 years
🎉IT'S OFFICIAL🎉 Port Meadow in Oxford joins @CleanIlkley as the 2nd designated river bathing water spot in England 🏊 Our work with local groups, @OxfordCity and citizen science has helped protect swimmers through regular water testing and signage💙
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The Rivers Trust
@theriverstrust
3 years
This #WorldWetlandsDay , we're celebrating everything our local Trusts do to protect & improve these precious habitats 🙌
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The Rivers Trust
@theriverstrust
5 years
How satisfying is this? #FridayFeeling 🍾
@WessexRivers
Wessex Rivers Trust
@WessexRivers
5 years
An incredibly satisfying sight leading to incredibly satifying results. Freedom of movement for our local wildlife through weir removal in Longparish this week. Thanks to @EnvAgency and @WildTroutTrust #weirtodaygonetomorrow #riverrestoration #habitat
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The Rivers Trust
@theriverstrust
2 years
This #AttackOnNature has to stop now! 🛑 We stand alongside our fellow E-NGOs demanding that @Jacob_Rees_Mogg withdraw the reckless EU Retained Law Bill.
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The Rivers Trust
@theriverstrust
1 year
What did you make of tonight's episode of #OurTroubledRiver with @PaulWhitehouse ? Want to learn about 💩 in your river? Take a look at our map 👇...new updates coming soon 👀
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Raw sewage in our rivers

Sewage is discharged into rivers across the UK and Ireland on a daily basis. This isn’t an isolated problem; it occurs up and down the country, affecting…

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The Rivers Trust
@theriverstrust
1 year
Fantastic seeing our chalk streams featuring on #WildIsles 👏 “One of the rarest habitats on earth and we have 85% of them” Supporting wonderful wildlife, they are a vital habitat that need protecting.
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The Rivers Trust
@theriverstrust
2 years
BUILD 👏 BACK 👏 WETTER 👏 A fantastic call to action from @ColvinH2O on @Channel4News . Dry spells are the new normal. We need to work with nature to restore landscapes which hold and store water 💧 MORE wetlands, MORE sustainable drainage, MORE natural rivers.
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The Rivers Trust
@theriverstrust
3 years
🚨 90% of people surveyed would support the introduction of bathing water standards for rivers 🚨 This #WorldWaterDay , we're shedding some light on sewage pollution 💩 Find out more in the new #SewageInOurRivers report 👇
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The Rivers Trust
@theriverstrust
5 years
Bangladesh has declared its rivers as "legal persons", giving them the rights and status of a living entity! 😲 Do you think all countries should adopt this approach? Tweet us and let us know!
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Bangladesh declares its rivers 'legal persons'

Bangladesh's high court has granted the country's rivers the rights and status of living entities in a bid to save them from encroachment

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@theriverstrust
The Rivers Trust
@theriverstrust
8 months
💧Are you frustrated by the state of our rivers? Well, there are a few things that you can do to help: 🗑️ Litter pick 🚿 Reduce your water usage 👏 Volunteer with your local Rivers Trust 📱 Download the #BigRiverWatch app & take part this weekend 👇
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The Rivers Trust
@theriverstrust
2 years
❌ Env. regulations The #RetainedEULaw Bill could see HUNDREDS of environmental laws repealed. We are already one of the most nature-depleted nations on earth, & we cannot afford to weaken what little protections we have. Biodiversity & water need MORE protection, not less.
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The Rivers Trust
@theriverstrust
2 years
To recap, the Government is considering: 🚜 Abandoning its Environmental Land Management (Elms) scheme for agriculture ❌ Abolishing environmental regulations 🏗️ Allowing unfettered development in investment zones More detail 👇
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The Rivers Trust
@theriverstrust
2 years
Our rivers need help NOW - not years down the line. This plan is slower than water company proposals. We want to see government leading, not lagging 🤦 Rivers will not survive 30 years at the current levels of pollution. They deserve better than this.
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River sewage to be reduced by 80pc – but the plan will take 30 years

George Eustice, the Environment Secretary, writing for The Telegraph, reveals plan to tackle pollution but campaigners say promises too slow

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The Rivers Trust
@theriverstrust
4 years
We are excited to be a part of a new series of 4 projects launching today, set up by @DefraGovUK @EnvAgency @triodosuk & @EsmeeFairbairn 🎉 We’ll be using the funding to investigate innovative funding ops for nature-based solutions in the Wyre catchment, Lancashire.
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The Rivers Trust
@theriverstrust
1 year
📉Returning salmon numbers have dropped by 70% in just 25 years! They could be absent from our rivers in as little as 20 years. These incredible fish need our help! They need healthy, wild, and natural rivers. #WildIsles
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The Rivers Trust
@theriverstrust
5 years
Spending time in and around aquatic environments has consistently been linked to inducing a positive mood while reducing negative mood and stress - even more so than green space does! 🌊 #MondayMotivation
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Blue spaces: why time spent near water is the secret of happiness

Coastal environments have been shown to improve our health, body and mind. So should doctors start issuing nature-based prescriptions?

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@theriverstrust
The Rivers Trust
@theriverstrust
3 years
It’s #TransformationTuesday ! ✨ In 2019, @ARKennet carried out community river restoration days on this stream 👊 The result? Lots of new, native vegetation, a clean gravel bed, improved flow, & a healthy invertebrate population 🪲 Now THAT’S what we call a #RiverRevival 👏
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The Rivers Trust
@theriverstrust
5 years
Weir today, gone tomorrow... how many weir puns can I make before you get sick of them? 🤭 It's fantastic to see our rivers being returned to a more natural state! 🙌
@Blacky_Himself
Mike Blackmore
@Blacky_Himself
5 years
Check this out! Weir number 4 removed in one scoop! @WessexRivers with @WildTroutTrust on the River Test #weirtodaygonetomorrow #riverrestoration #fishpassage #habitat
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The Rivers Trust
@theriverstrust
9 months
📷 We need your pollution photos! We are in the market for some high-quality images of various kinds of river pollution. If you have any photos of the types of pollution listed in the tweet below, please do send them our way at: info @theriverstrust .org 🧵
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The Rivers Trust
@theriverstrust
2 years
On this #WorldWaterDay we're celebrating Groundwater 💧 Springs, rivers and wetlands are fed by groundwater and so are we! It is the main source we use for farming and drinking water 🚰 It also helps supplement our chalk streams - one of the UK's natural wonders✨
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The Rivers Trust
@theriverstrust
9 months
📣 We have an exciting announcement... We're now ONE month away from launching our #BigRiverWatch campaign! On the 22-24th of September and coinciding with #WorldRiversDay , we're inviting YOU to love your local river and be part of the movement demanding better for our water.
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The Rivers Trust
@theriverstrust
4 years
What a way to finish the week... this transformation is absolutely breathtaking! 🤯 River restoration WORKS! 👊
@Blacky_Himself
Mike Blackmore
@Blacky_Himself
4 years
Admittedly winter vs spring but the before shot is actually clear water! 3 years growth after a river restoration on the River Dever, Hampshire. @WildTroutTrust with @EnvAgencySE See thread...
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The Rivers Trust
@theriverstrust
10 months
Our 2022-23 Impact Report is out NOW! 🎉 Dive into the incredible work being done across The Rivers Trust Movement, with fascinating case studies from our member Trusts, memorable moments, and a look to the future. Learn more & get involved 👇
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The Rivers Trust
@theriverstrust
8 months
👀 One week to go until #BigRiverWatch ! This is your official invitation to get involved in the movement working to protect and restore our rivers. All you'll need is a mobile phone and 15 minutes to spend watching your local (or exploring a new) river:
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The Rivers Trust
@theriverstrust
3 years
Are you watching @rivercide_live and feeling totally appalled by how often sewage spills into rivers? Well, you might want to check yours... Find out about the 💩 going down in YOUR local river using our Sewage Map 👇 #Rivercide
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Raw sewage in our rivers

Sewage is discharged into rivers across the UK and Ireland on a daily basis. This isn’t an isolated problem; it occurs up and down the country, affecting…

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@theriverstrust
The Rivers Trust
@theriverstrust
2 years
In short, these measures would SHATTER the government’s 25-year environment plan and its manifesto commitments. Far from being beneficial to economic growth, they would severely damage the sustainability of the country’s economy and the well-being of future generations.
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The Rivers Trust
@theriverstrust
8 months
Healthy nature is vital. River health is our priority, and should be for our decision makers too. Data is essential for demanding change. Our CEO @MarkLloydRT has used our #BigRiverWatch citizen science app to survey his local river. Will you join us this weekend and do so too?
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The Rivers Trust
@theriverstrust
3 years
We're excited to announce our new Riverscapes Partnership with @nationaltrust @WoodlandTrust and @BeaverTrust , and its flagship project #WoodlandsForWater , a Defra-funded initiative to increase tree cover by planting riparian corridors in 7 river catchments 🌳🌊🐟
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Defra UK
@DefraGovUK
3 years
England’s riverbanks and watercourses are about to get a lot greener 🌳 The #WoodlandsForWater project will help plant over 3,000 hectares of new woodlands along rivers and watercourses to improve water quality and biodiversity. Read ➡️ #OneStepGreener
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The Rivers Trust
@theriverstrust
3 years
We are not at our final destination, but last night, two crucial steps were taken in our journey towards healthier rivers 👊 The real victory lies not in politics; it lies in the arms of the people who assembled in defence of our rivers. More below 👇
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The Rivers Trust
@theriverstrust
4 years
Seeing this makes it all worth it 👇 We CAN bring rivers back from the brink - and our local Trusts are leading the charge 👊
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The Rivers Trust
@theriverstrust
2 years
We supported the Wellington amendment to stop #sewage being discharged into our rivers, and we were disappointed that it wasn’t supported by a majority of MPs in the Commons yesterday. HOWEVER - thread incoming 👇
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The Rivers Trust
@theriverstrust
5 years
Just in case you missed it earlier, here's a summary of everything the Rivers Trust movement achieved last year 🎉 Thanks to all of the incredible work our local Trusts carry out, our rivers stand a fighting chance in the future 💪🏻 #MondayMotivation
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The Rivers Trust
@theriverstrust
2 years
The @EnvAgency are now threatening CEOs and board members with criminal prosecutions and prison sentences if they fail to clean up 🧑‍⚖️ It's about time! We are literally SICK of sewage pollution. We want rivers that are fit for nature to thrive and people to enjoy 🐟🏊‍♀️
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The Rivers Trust
@theriverstrust
3 years
Rivers are such special habitats - and photos like this make us fall in love with them all over again 💙 Another lovely shot from our Ambassador @paul_colley 👏
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@theriverstrust
The Rivers Trust
@theriverstrust
5 years
Happy #internationalwomensday to all the incredible women in the Rivers Trust movement! Ever wondered what it takes to be a woman in the Rivers Trust movement? Take a look at these 6 fierce ladies kicking butt in the environment sector on a daily basis:
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The Rivers Trust
@theriverstrust
4 years
What. a. year. 🤯
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