Press Statement: Farming Roadmap shows positive signs, the end destination must be a Catchment-Based Approach to managing land and water, say The Rivers Trust 24.06.26 Jack Hatcher Learn more
Press Statement: Increase in water network inspections shows shocking scale of permit breaches 31.03.26 Jack Hatcher Statement in response to an Environment Agency announcement on inspections of the water network (31st March 2026) Learn more
Press Statement: A ban on forever chemicals is essential for people and planet 03.11.25 Rebecca Duncan Learn more
Press Release: Additive Catchments and The Rivers Trust forge national partnership for UK river resilience 30.07.25 Rebecca Duncan In the wake of the Cunliffe Review and rising demand for transparency and collaboration across the UK’s water sector, The Rivers Trust and Additive Catchments today announce a national partnership to strengthen river recovery and environmental resilience. Learn more
Press Statement: New Capital Grants show welcome support for farmers and water 03.07.25 Rebecca Duncan Statement in response to announcement from Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Learn more
Press Statement: Scrapping Biodiversity Net Gain for small housebuilding projects adds to false narrative on protecting nature 28.05.25 Rebecca Duncan Statement in response to announcement that small housebuilding projects will not be subject to nature protection rules Learn more
Press Statement: Thames Water fine must be spent on rescuing rivers 28.05.25 Rebecca Duncan Statement in response to the news that Thames Water has been fined ÂŁ122.7m for breaching of rules in relation to wastewater management and shareholder dividends Learn more
Press Statement: Independent Water Commission is a once in a lifetime opportunity for rivers 27.02.25 Rebecca Duncan Statement from Tessa Wardley, Director of Communications & Advocacy Learn more
Press Statement: Overdue conversation on land use framework is essential to join up nature recovery, climate resilience and economic growth 31.01.25 Rebecca Duncan On our small island, a sensible plan for land use in England is long overdue and while this ​“conversation” feels a little like kicking the can down the road, at least we are now on the road. Learn more