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Press statement: The Rivers Trust advises Northern Ireland to use water responsibly to protect freshwater health

  • Matthew Woodard
Northern Ireland has seen the driest spring in over a century, with rainfall significantly lower than the previous record low set in 1852 — with large parts of the country experiencing little to no rainfall for weeks during April and May. While water levels in most reservoirs remain stable for now, experts warn that this should be a wake-up call.

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Press Statement: Statement on the closure of Henley Swim

  • Emily MacAulay
We are incredibly sorry to hear the news that Henley Swim has stopped trading and that their events this year will not go ahead.

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Press Release: Climate change committee report reinforces need to restore rivers

  • Emily MacAulay
A statement from Mark Lloyd, Chief Executive, in response to the Climate Change Committee’s latest adaptation report

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Press Release: The Big River Watch is Back: Join thousands in monitoring river health

  • Emily MacAulay
The Big River Watch returns! Members of the public are once again invited to participate in The Big River Watch, the only citizen science survey dedicated to monitoring the health of rivers across the UK and Ireland which has seen nearly 12,000 people take part since the inaugural event in September 2023.

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Press release: Independent Water Commission: The Rivers Trust calls for a more collaborative approach to monitoring rivers ahead of the The Big River Watch

  • Emily MacAulay
The Rivers Trust is calling for a radical change in approach to water monitoring, especially using citizen science data alongside other regulated and academic monitoring to build a more accurate picture of the pressures on river health.

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Press statement: The Rivers Trust Conference highlights action on algal blooms, provides learnings for water and land management reviews

  • Matthew Woodard
The Rivers Trust Annual Conference has highlighted the need for urgent, joined-up solutions to tackle harmful algal blooms and the surrounding issues affecting the health of rivers and communities.

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Press statement: DAERA Minister highlights action on Lough Neagh at The Rivers Trust Annual Conference

  • Matthew Woodard
Northern Ireland’s Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Andrew Muir delivered a powerful keynote address at today’s (9th April 2025) Rivers Trust Annual Conference, placing a spotlight on the urgent ongoing work to address blue-green algae blooms in Lough Neagh.

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Press statement: The Rivers Trust to host free solar pump information event for farmers in Castlewellan

  • Matthew Woodard

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Press Statement: Latest sewage data shows no significant progress for rivers

  • Emily MacAulay
The Rivers Trust’s statement in response to the publication of annual CSO data (2024) across England and Wales

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Press Statement: Reforms to bathing water regulations spark concerns for rivers and their users

  • Emily MacAulay
Statement from Tessa Wardley, Director of Communications & Advocacy

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