Rivers
From otters to freshwater shrimps, all animals are dependant on an abundant and reliable supply of clean water. Rivers sustain the natural environment, wildlife and people in equal measure.
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Rivers 2040
A new 18-month project from The Wildlife Trusts, Trent Rivers Trust and Intact Insurance will map and analyse the economic, environmental and societal benefits of restoring nature along the River Trent.
Wilder Rivers Adviser
This link will open on the Suffolk Wildlife Trust website.
We're seeking an enthusiastic, suitably-skilled Wilder Rivers Adviser to help us scale up our impact as we work towards our ambitious 2030 goals.
Talk: The unnatural history of rivers
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Join Darren Tansley of Essex Wildlife Trust to discover the part rivers play in our landscape
Shocking state of England’s rivers
As the Environment Agency release figures today that reveal just 17% of England’s rivers are in good health, the Blueprint for Water coalition is urging communities across England to make a stand…
Chalk rivers
Cool, crystal-clear waters flow over gravelly beds, streaming through white-flowered water-crowfoot and watercress in serene lowland landscapes.
HS2 Ltd approach to natural environment is derisory
The Wildlife Trusts condemn HS2 Phase 2b draft Environmental Statement. Public consultation closes Friday 21st December.
Government’s new Environment Act targets defy public opinion on polluted rivers and wildlife recovery
The Wildlife Trusts are appalled that Government ignores public’s plea to improve river health and protected places – and allows nature to flatline for next 20 years
Landmark COP15 agreement gives nature hope for the future, if implementation follows
After twelve days of talks and two years of delay, negotiators at COP15 in Montreal have agreed a historic global deal to protect nature. Lucy Pegg, Public Affairs Officer at The Wildlife Trusts,…
D-Day fails for rivers, lakes and coast
Today marks the day by which rivers, lakes, estuaries, coastal and underground waters across England and Wales should, according to legislation, be in good condition – but the reality is that…
Secretary of State for the Environment visits Nature Friendly School
Secretary of State for the Environment visits Nature Friendly School
At One With Nature: Buddhism, Enlightenment and the Environment
On July 10th Buddhists celebrate Dharma Day the anniversary of Buddha's first sermon after his enlightenment. In this teaching, he shared an important truth: that everything in life is…