The Rivers Trust @theriverstrust.bsky.social · 23/09/2026📢 Big River Watch ends tomorrow night! But that means there's still time to get your surveys in. Whether you choose to take your lunch break riverside, head out after work, or enjoy a sunrise walk, it's the perfect excuse to spend some time outdoors and do something positive for your local river. 121
The Rivers Trust @theriverstrust.bsky.social · 19/09/2026September by the water just hits different. 🍂 We're with Will on this one. Spend 15 minutes this weekend by a river & take part in Big River Watch. Download the free app, complete a survey, & help build a clearer picture of river health. Every survey counts. Get yours in by the end of 24 Sept. 174
The Rivers Trust @theriverstrust.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Big River Watch has begun! To join the UK & Ireland's biggest visual survey of river health: 📱 Download the free Big River Watch app 🐟 Enjoy time by a river recording what you see 📆 Submit your surveys by the end of 24th Sept We can't wait to see your observations on our live Big River Watch map! 22524
The Rivers Trust @theriverstrust.bsky.social · 15/09/2026How far would you go for our rivers? 🤔 🧗 This Thursday, Natalie & Pierrick from our comms team will brave a 34m abseil down Atlantic House in London to raise funds for The Rivers Trust. Wish them luck & support our work for healthy rivers by donating to their JustGiving page 👇 shorturl.at/xGdsy 032
The Rivers Trust @theriverstrust.bsky.social · 07/09/2026📢 We're hiring! We're looking for a Communications & Campaigns Officer to spend a year with our fantastic team & help us create rivers fit for the future. 📅 Full-time 💻 Remote (must be UK-based) 📍 12 months Find out more & apply 👇 shorturl.at/1bNxm 023
The Rivers Trust @theriverstrust.bsky.social · 01/09/2026🎉 Positive River News! Before September gets fully underway, let's look back at some river wins from August. From thriving water voles and eel monitoring to fish passage improvements and habitat restoration, there's plenty to celebrate. 🧵👇 162
The Rivers Trust @theriverstrust.bsky.social · 25/08/2026Could you live on 50L of water a day?💧 Gwen & Shereen from our comms team reflect on Shereen's experience of living through Cape Town's water crisis & the lessons it offers. It's a timely reminder that climate change isn't a future challenge for everyone. 👇 www.linkedin.com/pulse/could-... 142
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/... 064
The Rivers Trust @theriverstrust.bsky.social · 12/08/2026🌍 The Government's first Youth Climate and Nature Panel is now recruiting 15 young people (16-25) to help shape policy & influence decisions on climate & nature. This is your chance to become a powerful voice for our rivers. Learn more & apply 👇 shorturl.at/M8Iil 047
The Rivers Trust @theriverstrust.bsky.social · 07/08/2026Have 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 055
The Rivers Trust @theriverstrust.bsky.social · 05/08/2026We're working to improve The Rivers Trust website & want to hear from you! Please complete our short survey by midnight Friday 7 August. Your feedback will play an important role in shaping the changes we're making. 🔗 form.typeform.com/to/JDH8GqW6 Thank you to everyone who has already taken part💙 021
The Rivers Trust @theriverstrust.bsky.social · 04/08/2026🎉 Positive River News! Our rivers are undeniably feeling the effects of the hot, dry weather. We, like many of you, are very concerned about the increased pressures they're facing. Still, it's important to take a moment to celebrate the positive stories emerging from our waterways. 🧵👇 171
The Rivers Trust @theriverstrust.bsky.social · 31/07/2026✨📦 Free UK shipping this weekend! Had your eye on one of our new t-shirts? 👀 Now's the perfect time to pick one up, with free UK shipping until midnight on Sunday 2nd August. Wear your support for healthier rivers. 💙 theriverstrust.teemill.com 112
The Rivers Trust @theriverstrust.bsky.social · 24/07/2026Healthy rivers, healthy people 💙 Rivers fit for the future aren't just good for nature & climate resilience, they're good for us too. Thank you to the Amber River Foundation for helping us celebrate Rivers Fit for the Future this week, and for the continued support through our charity partnership. 042
The Rivers Trust @theriverstrust.bsky.social · 22/07/2026How can we all help make our Rivers Fit for the Future? Creating healthier rivers takes action at every level. 🧵👇 152
The Rivers Trust @theriverstrust.bsky.social · 21/07/2026How do we know if Rivers are Fit for the Future? Understanding the state of our rivers is the first step towards protecting & restoring them. Data helps build a clearer picture of the pressures facing our waterways & guides efforts to tackle them. 🧵👇 142
The Rivers Trust @theriverstrust.bsky.social · 20/07/2026This week is all about Rivers Fit for the Future! 💪 To kick things off, we're celebrating the many benefits healthy rivers provide for people, communities, and nature. 🧵👇 193
The Rivers Trust @theriverstrust.bsky.social · 16/07/2026Our new Healthy Rivers T-shirt has officially been river-tested by Al Humphreys. Al joined Fergus Collins on The Plodcast to discuss his new book, Unwilded & explore nature connectedness. 🎧 Listen to the episode on your favourite podcast platform. 132
The Rivers Trust @theriverstrust.bsky.social · 15/07/2026We 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! 💙 055
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. 💙 🧵👇 1124
The Rivers Trust @theriverstrust.bsky.social · 06/07/2026The 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... 097
The Rivers Trust @theriverstrust.bsky.social · 25/06/2026😍 Meet your new favourite river-inspired summer tees, that also support our work! Today, we're excited to launch the Wild, Healthy, Natural Rivers collection Olympic champion and The Rivers Trust Ambassador Imogen Grant proudly sports our blue men's fit tee🩵 theriverstrust.teemill.com/wild-rivers/ 152
The Rivers Trust @theriverstrust.bsky.social · 22/06/2026We'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 086
The Rivers Trust @theriverstrust.bsky.social · 17/06/2026Stand up for our rivers, lakes, & seas. Demand Clean Water Now! ✍️ Write a letter to your local newspaper & share why clean water matters to you. Find your local paper & send your letter 👇 shorturl.at/OB7m1 198
The Rivers Trust @theriverstrust.bsky.social · 16/06/2026Despite accounting for 25% of global use, the UK is lagging behind in regulating harmful chemical flame retardants (CFRs). Our new analysis with Wildlife and Countryside Link reveals how widespread they are in UK waters 👇 shorturl.at/A7TtU 022
The Rivers Trust @theriverstrust.bsky.social · 10/06/2026River wildlife on banknotes🐟💷 The Bank of England's new series of banknotes will celebrate UK wildlife & 4 river species could be featured: Atlantic salmon Kingfisher Curlew Emperor dragonfly We’d love to see our rivers represented💙 Vote on the Bank of England website by 3 July shorturl.at/6UmJa 2116
The Rivers Trust @theriverstrust.bsky.social · 27/05/2026🏊♂️ Nothing beats a cooling dip on a hot day, but swimming in rivers comes with risks. Before you get in, check: 🌊 Flow 📏 Depth 🌡️ Temperature 💩 Water quality – use our sewage map for recent spills For more tips, visit our website 👇 theriverstrust.org/about-us/news/river-safety-routine 164
The Rivers Trust @theriverstrust.bsky.social · 23/05/2026🐟 World Fish Migration Day! To celebrate our amazing migratory fish, we’re highlighting the work taking place across Yorkshire as part of the Great Yorkshire Rivers Partnership to help reopen our rivers by addressing the artificial barriers impacting fish populations. www.greatyorkshirerivers.org 0125
The Rivers Trust @theriverstrust.bsky.social · 18/05/2026📊 The April 2026 Big River Watch results are in! Last month, 5,538 of you got outside, connected with your local river, and made this our biggest spring survey so far. Read our April 2026 Big River Watch Report and explore the results 👇 🔗 theriverstrust.org/big-river-watch-april-2026-report 074
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...waterwise.org.ukThe Hidden Connection Between Your Water Use and Wildlife | WaterwiseThis 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... 073
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. 👇 194
The Rivers Trust @theriverstrust.bsky.social · 29/04/2026📢 Big River Watch ends tomorrow! It has already been an amazing week of riverside citizen science. Here is a quick look at what you've seen so far. ⏰ There's still time to get involved. Download the free Big River Watch app and survey your river by the end of Thursday the 30th of April. 🧵👇 142
The Rivers Trust @theriverstrust.bsky.social · 28/04/2026🚨 24 hours left to have your donation doubled! A huge thank you to everyone who has supported our Earth Raise campaign, raising £32,676 so far. 👏 That's 82% of our £40,000 target, can you help get us over the line? Any donation made by midday 29 April will be doubled! Donate 👉 shorturl.at/PCdPH 022
The Rivers Trust @theriverstrust.bsky.social · 17/04/2026Now available in Irish! 💚 We’re excited to welcome Irish to the Big River Watch app, making it even easier for communities across the UK & Ireland to get involved in citizen science. Starts next week: 24th - 30th April, download/update the app & survey your local river. shorturl.at/4e5dW 0106
The Rivers Trust @theriverstrust.bsky.social · 02/04/2026🎉 Positive River News! After a month filled with heavy headlines about our rivers, let’s wrap up March on a brighter note by celebrating the good things happening on and around our waterways. 🧵 1103
The Rivers Trust @theriverstrust.bsky.social · 01/04/2026‼️💩 Last week’s annual sewage summary showed fewer and shorter discharges in England and Wales than in 2024, but that’s likely due to dry weather, not real progress. Our experts reviewed the data to see if investigations are happening and leading to meaningful fixes. Read here 👉 shorturl.at/L638w 065
Reposted by The Rivers TrustZero Hour: the campaign for climate and nature @zero-hour.bsky.social · 31/03/2026🌍 Protecting people should be the first duty of any Government. At present, the UK is deeply unprepared for the increasing threat of floods, droughts, wildfires and food shortages. The cross-party CNCC will continue to urge the Government to deliver, before it's too late. 👉 thecncc.org 06874
The Rivers Trust @theriverstrust.bsky.social · 19/03/2026🚨 We've got two exciting vacancies in our The Rivers Trust (All-Ireland) team! Both roles are fully remote. Applicants must be based in the Republic of Ireland. Could you be our new (🧵 👇 )... #hiring #greenjobs #Ireland #job #environment #nature #water #rivers #conservation 157
The Rivers Trust @theriverstrust.bsky.social · 10/03/2026Have you signed up for Earthwatch Europe's Great UK Water Blitz yet? 👉https://earthwatch.org.uk/greatukwaterblitz/ Register to receive your test kit and record nitrate and phosphate levels in your local river between 24th and 27th April. But that's just the first step... 197
The Rivers Trust @theriverstrust.bsky.social · 04/03/2026🎉 February's Positive River News! From creating wildlife ponds and creating leaky dams to help with natural flood management, to opening up a piped ford to allow trout to more easily travel upstream, teams all across our Movement have been making a real difference to their #rivers. 1104
The Rivers Trust @theriverstrust.bsky.social · 03/03/2026We're #hiring! Could you be our new Advocacy and #Parliamentary Affairs Officer? 💻Remote (within 2h commute to Westminster for day visits) 🏦£35,000pa 🤝Report to the Comms & Advocacy Director ‼️Applications close midday 10th March Apply: careers.theriverstrust.org/jobs/7308105... #rivers #job 130
The Rivers Trust @theriverstrust.bsky.social · 26/02/2026💩🧪Fed up with #sewage? Frustrated by pollution? Sick of the state of our rivers? Us too. Now tell your MP: action.friendsoftheearth.uk/target/clean... Today we join over 40+ nature groups launching #CleanWaterNow, pushing the UK Government to ensure the Water Bill is what our rivers really need. 11715
The Rivers Trust @theriverstrust.bsky.social · 25/02/2026We're prepping our next Supporter Newsletter, ready for tomorrow. Have you signed up yet? Here's what you can expect from us: • Updates on our campaigns • Insights from our technical team • New Sewage Map features • Events • Opportunities to get involved in 📨Sign up: theriverstrust.org/newslettertheriverstrust.orgNewsletterThe 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… 022
The Rivers Trust @theriverstrust.bsky.social · 24/02/2026Thinking about 💩 this week? Us too. Our latest blog shares five of the (many) things our interactive #Sewage Map can tell you about pollution in your local #river - and how to use the map to get answers: ‼️https://theriverstrust.org/about-us/news/how-to-use-sewage-map-river-pollution 1128
The Rivers Trust @theriverstrust.bsky.social · 23/02/2026💧💩Fountain of Filth: Today we joined other water campaigners to attend the opening of a fountain depicting river users getting sick from dirty water Our waterways shouldn’t be making us sick. Sewage pollution MUST end✊️ Tune in: Dirty Business (9pm on Channel 4) spotlights Britain's sewage scandal 412147
Reposted by The Rivers TrustThe Rivers Trust (All-Ireland) @rtallireland.bsky.social · 13/02/2026📢Immediate Invitation for Tenders: Implementation of upland blanket bog (peatland) restoration works at our BUFFER+ Demonstration Pilot Site in #GlenveaghNationalPark #Donegal. Closing date: 18-02-2026 5pm. shorturl.at/grJbvshorturl.atRequest for Tenders: Upland Blanket Bog Restoration Buffer+Project background BUFFER Carbon + Water in Peatlands: Landscape-based solutions for climate adaptation (“BUFFER+”) is an Interreg North-West Europe… 022
The Rivers Trust @theriverstrust.bsky.social · 09/02/2026📢 Signups are open for The Rivers Trust Annual Conference 2026! This year’s theme, Grounded in Data, explores how evidence and community action can deliver smarter land and water management for rivers. Join the conversation online, for free, on the 7th of May. Sign up now 👇 shorturl.at/f73pE 051
The Rivers Trust @theriverstrust.bsky.social · 03/02/2026PFAS “forever chemicals” are one of the biggest environmental challenges we face. Yet the government’s new PFAS plan is weak and tentative, despite overwhelming scientific evidence confirming their prevalence and impacts. theriverstrust.org/press-releas... 073
The Rivers Trust @theriverstrust.bsky.social · 02/02/2026💧Healthy wetlands are essential for healthy rivers. This World Wetlands Day, we’re celebrating the incredible benefits wetlands bring. From improving water quality and reducing flood risk, to supporting wildlife and strengthening resilience across entire catchments. #WorldWetlandsDay 7396110
The Rivers Trust @theriverstrust.bsky.social · 30/01/2026🎉 Positive River News! It’s been a wet and windy month, but there are still plenty of wins to celebrate. 🌧️🌿 From exciting habitat restorations to schoolchildren boosting biodiversity and wellbeing, there’s been lots happening in and around our rivers this January. 🧵 183