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Training & support network for Rivers Trusts & River Catchment based NGOs on the island of Ireland. Coordinator: The Rivers Trust. Sponsors LAWPRO-IRE & NIEA-NI www.youtube.com/@icatchhub

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The Rivers Trust (All-Ireland) @rtallireland.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
🌿Discover the potential of paludiculture; from farming income opportunities to innovative peatland products & climate solutions. ☕️ Join us on 8 October & explore this growing sector. #Peatlands #Paludiculture #IrelandEvents @interregnwe.bsky.social @theriverstrust.bsky.social 🧵 👇️
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iCatch Hub Network @icatchhub.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Learn how connecting the dots between people, projects and organisations can help to improve water quality and flow. #MNbs #MainstreamingNature-basedSolutions #NorthernIreland youtu.be/aH9pxw1guao
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iCatch Hub Network @icatchhub.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
There is still time to get involved in our #BigRiverWatch! 1️⃣ Download the free app 2️⃣ Spend 15 minutes observing your local river 3️⃣ Answer the easy in-app survey and upload! 🤳Search for ‘Big River Watch’ in your app store to download the app and get started. theriverstrust.org/big-river-wa...
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iCatch Hub Network @icatchhub.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Do you care about your local river? Help it with the #BigRiverWatch! Everything you record (from wildlife to pollution) deepens our understanding of river health. The better we know our waterways, the more we can improve them. Download the survey app 👇 theriverstrust.org/big-river-wa...
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The Big River Watch
Help improve our rivers. From 24th and 30th April 2026 , t ake part in The Big RiverWatch survey!
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iCatch Hub Network @icatchhub.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Helping our rivers couldn’t be easier 💙 No training or expertise needed. Just you, your local river, and the free Big River Watch app 📲 Every survey fills vital gaps in river health data. Take part 18th - 24th September 👇 theriverstrust.org/big-river-wa...
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iCatch Hub Network @icatchhub.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
📢 Big River Watch starts today! Download the free app, spend 15 minutes by your local river, & complete the short survey to tell us what you see. Get your survey in by the 24th September and be part of the movement fighting for healthy rivers with #BigRiverWatch. theriverstrust.org/big-river-wa...
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The Big River Watch
Help improve our rivers. From 24th and 30th April 2026 , t ake part in The Big RiverWatch survey!
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The Rivers Trust (All-Ireland) @rtallireland.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
🌊🎬👀 Looking for something different to do in #Dublin on 15 September? Join us at #Patagonia Dublin, Exchequer St, Dublin 2 | 18:30–20:30 Find out from The Liffey Rivers Trust about how your local river is doing, learn about the #BigRiverWatch, & enjoy a great film! #Dublin #DublinEvents
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The Rivers Trust (All-Ireland) @rtallireland.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
📢 If you are local to the River Fane Catchment - join the free Educational Community Outreach (ECO) Programme starting this Saturday, 5 September. Learn how to protect local rivers, lakes, wetlands & drinking water sources through practical field-based activities. theriverstrust.org/about-us/new...
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Who's Who in Water? A Collaborative Event in the Fane Catchment
Protecting Shared Waters is a cross-border collaborative project supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).…
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The Rivers Trust (All-Ireland) @rtallireland.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
🌿 Another full day ahead for Power to the Peatlands 2026 🗓️Check out the agenda for what's on: sites.google.com/view/power2p... 🖥️For those of us not there in person, you can follow along with the livestream: sites.google.com/view/power2p...
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The Rivers Trust (All-Ireland) @rtallireland.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Some positive river news from across the movement to inspire us as we move into Autumn 🍂 👇
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The Rivers Trust (All-Ireland) @rtallireland.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
We are excited to be part #power2peatlands 2026. "Back to the Future: imagining tomorrow, acting today" Not there in person, but keen to follow along? Catch livestreams here: lnkd.in/exQZ2n2h How do you say Power to the Peatlands in your own language?
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The Rivers Trust (All-Ireland) @rtallireland.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Our monthly newsletter is out. Learn where to report #fishkills across Ireland. Go for a walk with our #SCP farm advisors, and learn about the new ECO Programme launching in the #Fane Catchment. Our #BigRiverWatch is on from 18-25 September. Click below to get involved.👇 shorturl.at/0asEP
Farm advise in action in Northern Ireland. A farm advisor witha  farmer discussing water runoff measures on a farm yard.Farm advise in action in Northern Ireland. Two people walk with a measuring device across the length of a field to measure for fencing.Big River Watch 18-25 September!Protecting Shared Waters is a cross-border collaborative project supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB). The project is led by NI Water, working with partners across the Fane Catchment (extending across Counties Armagh Monaghan and Louth) including Uisce Éireann, the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) alongside our associate partners the Oriel Community Catchment Association (ORCCA) and Monaghan County Council.
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iCatch Hub Network @icatchhub.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Forever Lough Neagh is a ‘coalition of the willing’. 11 organisations driven by a collective ambition to respond to current & emerging needs, challenges, & opportunities faced in & around #LoughNeagh & its associated catchment area. ▶️ Learn more here: youtu.be/WhomeqNrpzA
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The Rivers Trust (All-Ireland) @rtallireland.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Living through prolonged drought changes the way we think about water, resilience and our relationship with the environment. While climate change is a global challenge, adaptation is deeply personal and shaped by the realities we face in our homes and communities. www.linkedin.com/pulse/could-...
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Could you live on 50L a day? What living through Cape Town's Day Zero can teach us about water, climate change, and resilience
We have experienced hot dry summers before but the extreme lack of rainfall this summer and multiple heatwaves have meant drought and water scarcity is making headlines on a near daily basis and is at...
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Sustainable Water Network (SWAN) @swanireland.ie · 25/08/2026
SWAN Freshwater Policy Officer, Dr Puneeta Sreenivas spoke to the Meath Chronicle about pressures facing rivers and the impact climate change is having.  🔗Link to the Meath Chronicle in comments 👇
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The Rivers Trust (All-Ireland) @rtallireland.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Are you local to the River Fane Catchment? Free 14-week programme. Starting 5 September 2026. Learn how you can help protect local rivers, lakes, wetlands and drinking water sources. Discover practical ways to improve water quality and develop community led environmental projects.
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The Rivers Trust @theriverstrust.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
⏰ Big River Watch is back! The summer has been tough on rivers, & while we enjoy the return of rain & cooler temperatures, the challenges aren't over. We're asking you to check in on your river. 📱 Download the Big River Watch app & survey a river 18-24 Sept. theriverstrust.org/take-action/...
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The Rivers Trust @theriverstrust.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Have you read our 2025/26 Impact Report yet? Find out how the Rivers Trust Movement is working to create a healthier future for our rivers. Discover the stories behind the numbers and what we collectively accomplished in the last year. 👇 theriverstrust.org/impact-report-2025
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The Rivers Trust (All-Ireland) @rtallireland.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
📢 Help us shape freshwater policy across the island of Ireland. We're looking for a Policy & Advocacy Officer to join our Communications & Advocacy team. Learn more to apply 👇 careers.theriverstrust.org/jobs/8160642...
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Policy & Advocacy Officer (All-Ireland) - The Rivers Trust
The Rivers Trust is a leading environmental charity and the umbrella body of The Rivers Trust movement, comprising over 60 independent local charities. Our vision is for wild, healthy, natural rive...
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The Rivers Trust (All-Ireland) @rtallireland.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
We visited farms in #Donegal with constructed wetlands. By channelling dirty water into the wetland, contaminants settle to be absorbed by plants & are trapped in roots & soil. This helps reduce land-spreading costs, protect water quality, & creates wildlife habitats. 🧵👇 #MNbS #Wetlands #Farming
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The Rivers Trust (All-Ireland) @rtallireland.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
📰 We have packed loads into our newsletter this month. Read our 2025-26 Impact Report. Better understand the LAWPRO rebrand and name change and read about some of the key projects we currently have going on. 👉️ mailchi.mp/theriverstru...
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The Rivers Trust (All-Ireland) @rtallireland.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
📢WORKING TOGETHER FOR BETTER WATER Join us at our free Who’s Who in-person event in the #Fane Catchment on 5 August, to meet local organisations, learn about efforts to improve water quality, and discover how you can get involved in our Educational Community Outreach (#ECO) Programme. 🧵👇
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The Rivers Trust (All-Ireland) @rtallireland.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Do you like our website? www.theriverstrust.org Does the structure works? Are we communicating clearly? Share your opinions with us. It only takes 10 minutes and your input will make a huge difference. Complete the survey here: lnkd.in/gESmVykg
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Together, for Rivers
The Rivers Trust are con­ser­va­tion experts with a wealth of data and exper­tise at our fin­ger­tips. We work with our mem­ber Trusts to make our shared…
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The Rivers Trust (All-Ireland) @rtallireland.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
The Rivers Trust & South Kerry Development Partnership CLG are inviting you to showcase your #paludiculture & peatland initiatives from across Ireland and Europe. Join us & help shape this exciting and evolving sector. @palusdemos.bsky.social 🧵 👇️
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The Rivers Trust @theriverstrust.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
We are working to make The Rivers Trust website better &would love your feedback. Please complete our short survey and share your thoughts. It only takes around 7 minutes, and your responses will help shape future improvements. 👉 form.typeform.com/to/JDH8GqW6 Thank you for your support! 💙
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The Rivers Trust @theriverstrust.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
🎉 Positive River News! June may be behind us, but the month's river wins are still worth shouting about. From water voles returning to the River Wey and the first mayfly hatch on Lough Carra in 20 years, to award-winning projects and inspiring volunteer efforts, there's plenty to celebrate. 💙 🧵👇
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The Rivers Trust @theriverstrust.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
The Rivers Trust 2025-26 Impact Report is out now! Read the report to explore the statistics & case studies behind a year of action across the UK & Ireland, & find out how, together, we are restoring rivers & creating lasting benefits for nature &communities. 👉 theriverstrust.org/impact-repor...
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Sustainable Water Network (SWAN) @swanireland.ie · 01/07/2026
Watch back the opening statement from Katie Smirnova of our sister network the Irish Environmental Network at the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Fisheries and Maritime Affairs yesterday.
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The Rivers Trust (All-Ireland) @rtallireland.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
📢 The Rivers Trust seeks tenders to install demonstration #NatureBasedSolutions in a River Strule sub-catchment to reduce nutrient and sediment losses, improve downstream water quality, and boost catchment resilience. 🔗Learn More: theriverstrust.org/about-us/new...
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iCatch Hub Network @icatchhub.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
The European Open Rivers Programme call for applications is closing 26 June. Don't miss this excellent opportunity to fund your dam removal project! ▶️ Watch for more info: lnkd.in/duUN4HyR www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GCQ...
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iCatch Hub Network @icatchhub.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Our fellow iCatch member, Rachael McEldowney, Agriculture and Land manager at Ballinderry Rivers Trust discusses 20 years of catchment restoration and community engagement in the Ballinderry River system, Counties Tyrone/Derry-Londonderry, Northern Ireland. ▶️ Watch now: youtu.be/PulxFDu1K9s
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20 years of catchment restoration & community engagement: Presented by Ballinderry Rivers Trust
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The Rivers Trust @theriverstrust.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
We're excited by the new Natural History GCSE, giving young people a chance to connect with nature. The government is asking for feedback on the syllabus. Let's make sure rivers are properly represented 💧 Use our email template & help put rivers in the classroom 👇 shorturl.at/GV7ae
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The Rivers Trust (All-Ireland) @rtallireland.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
🌿 Join us next week for a webinar with @katiesmirnova.bsky.social - Regional Connector for the programme's Northern Ireland test, to learn more about what's happening in the region to strengthen the delivery of Nature-based Solutions (NbS) projects. 🔗 shorturl.at/xHNzn @theriverstrust.bsky.social
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iCatch Hub Network @icatchhub.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
From rising emissions to melting permafrost and economic risks, these 7 graphs break down the climate crisis today. Today is #WorldEnvironmentDay, explore UNEP data and why the world must act #NowForClimate: www.unep.org/news-and-stories/story/climate-crisis-explained-seven-graphs
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The Rivers Trust (All-Ireland) @rtallireland.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
🌍The planet is sending us signals. Heat. Floods. Drought. More frequent. More intense. And yet, humanity is closer to the solutions than ever. June 5 is #WorldEnvironmentDay. Act #NowForClimate #WorldEnvironmentDay 🔗www.worldenvironmentday.global
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iCatch Hub Network @icatchhub.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
🦦The Open Rivers Programme is now accepting applications for its dam removal grants! Do you have questions? 💡Join the Q&A Webinar tomorrow, 4 June, 12:00 (IST) / 13:00 (CEST) to connect directly with ORP’s team! 📢Register now: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... ▶️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rde...
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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Q&A Webinar - ORP Summer 2026 call for applications. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
The European Open Rivers Programme is pleased to announce a new call for applications. Applicants can submit their project proposals between 1st June, 13:00 CEST, and 26th June, 13:00 CEST. To clarif...
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iCatch Hub Network @icatchhub.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
Free‑flowing rivers support biodiversity, transport sediment and nutrients, and sustain wetlands and floodplains, but fragmentation quickly degrades their ecological health. Watch this webinar recording to learn more about how you can benefit from the ORP #funding. youtu.be/4GCQMNI94xA?...
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The Open River Programme: Creating free-flowing rivers Funding Opportunities
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iCatch Hub Network @icatchhub.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
Our Water Stewardship Service helps businesses deliver sustainable, catchment-scale water solutions. In Ireland, we’re driving impactful projects that boost flood resilience, improve water quality, and enhance biodiversity. We hope you enjoyed #BiodiversityWeek as much as we did. 🔗 👇️
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iCatch Hub Network @icatchhub.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Free Webinar tomorrow night: Funding opportunities by creating free-flowing rivers with healthy, diverse and connected ecosystems across Europe 🔗👇
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The Rivers Trust (All-Ireland) @rtallireland.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
It’s #NationalBiodiversityWeek. We are celebrating Irish nature. On Sunday we walked with Farming For Nature. The walk focused on practical approaches to integrating biodiversity into farming – from hedgerow and wetland management to supporting farmland birds and maintaining soil health. 🔗👇
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The Rivers Trust (All-Ireland) @rtallireland.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
We will be hosting a free webinar on Thur, 21 May 2026 from 19:30–20:30 to provide information on funding opportunities through the European Open Rivers Programme: Creating free-flowing rivers with healthy, diverse and connected ecosystems across Europe. 📢 Register here: shorturl.at/0km6Z
Webinar Banner: Picture of a scenic winding river in Ireland. Logos featured: Open Rivers Programme, The Rivers Trust and LAWPRO.
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The Rivers Trust (All-Ireland) @rtallireland.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Our April #newsletter is out. This month have highlighted the Open Rivers Programme, a funding opportunity for projects dedicated to revitalising Europe’s river ecosystems by removing obsolete river barriers. Read more🔗 shorturl.at/DWfow openrivers.eu
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The Rivers Trust @theriverstrust.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
🎉 Positive River News Eel reintroductions, toad patrols, major river clean-ups and lots of citizen science made April a busy month for our rivers, with plenty to celebrate. 👏 What was your favourite river win from April? Share it in the comments below. 👇
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The Rivers Trust @theriverstrust.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
💧 It’s Water Saving Week. We’ve teamed up with Waterwise to show how everyday water use at home and across industries affects our rivers and the wildlife that relies on them. Read our joint blog to see how you can help protect river health 👇 waterwise.org.uk/the-hidden-c...
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The Hidden Connection Between Your Water Use and Wildlife | Waterwise
This Water Saving Week, we’re highlighting the simple ways you can reduce water waste and in doing so, protect both our water sources and the wildlife This Water Saving Week, we’re highlighting the si...
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The Rivers Trust (All-Ireland) @rtallireland.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Our #AnnualConference "Grounded in Data" has just kicked off! There is a full programme ahead of us today! You still have time to sign up: shorturl.at/FzX3N @theriverstrust.bsky.social
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The Rivers Trust (All-Ireland) @rtallireland.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
🦦Otters spotted in Inch Wildfowl Reserve in County Donegal, during our #BigRiverWatch Explore results here👇 theriverstrust.org/big-river-wa...
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iCatch Hub Network @icatchhub.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
🐝Great news! Our @interregnwe.bsky.social BUFFER+ demo & restoration works at Glenveagh National Park, Donegal—home to vast blanket bog peatlands—are complete! Healthy peatlands store carbon & buffer water, & droughts, helping manage floods & droughts. 🔗 👇️
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The Rivers Trust (All-Ireland) @rtallireland.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
📢 Tosaíonn Big River Watch inniu! Íoslódáil an aip saor in aisce, caith 15 nóiméad cois abhann áitiúil, & comhlánaigh an suirbhé gearr chun a insint dúinn cad a fheiceann tú.
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iCatch Hub Network @icatchhub.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
📣 Important Public Consultation closing 19-6-26 Significant Water Management Issues for the Fourth Cycle Water Action Plan 2028 – 2033 ‼️Don't miss this 1 in 6 year opportunity to contribute to a roadmap of actions aimed to protect & improve the water environment. 👉 shorturl.at/LTSW7 #irish #water
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Public consultation on the Significant Water Management Issues for the fourth cycle Water Action Plan 2028-2033
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