The Rivers Trust

🐟 Atlantic salmon are one of the most well-known species in our waterways, a true river icon. After decades of dramatic decline, work by The Rivers Trust Movement and the Missing Salmon Alliance is helping them return to our rivers. See the thread below for examples of salmon recovery 🧵👇

Read the State of Our Rivers Report 👇 theriverstrust.org/rivers-repor... And salmon deep dive 👇 storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/0104...

Wear your support for healthy rivers. 💙 For one week only, get a free Healthy Rivers, Healthy Future mug when you spend £35 or more in our Teemill store. ☕Use code StateOfOurRivers at checkout to claim your free mug. Offer runs until midnight on Wednesday 21st October. theriverstrust.teemill.com

How much do you know about the health of your local river? Even those that look beautiful can still be in trouble. Read our 2026 #StateOfOurRivers Report to learn what's happening in our rivers, the solutions we need, & how you can help your local river. ✊ theriverstrust.org/rivers-repor...

📊 The September 2026 Big River Watch results are in! Read our report to discover what was spotted from riverbanks across the UK and Ireland, from memorable wildlife sightings to the impacts of a challenging summer for our waterways. 👉 theriverstrust.org/big-river-watch-september-2026-report

A huge thank you to everyone who got involved, from submitting surveys to spreading the word. 🙌 Big River Watch will return in spring 2027. Can't wait that long for your next opportunity to help your local river? You'll find plenty of ways to get involved at the end of the report.

🎉 Positive River News! Free-roaming beavers, crayfish releases, weir removals, and citizen science: September was a busy month for our rivers, with plenty of highlights to celebrate. 🧵Scroll through the images in the thread below for your dose of good news.

Find your local Rivers Trust and volunteering opportunities near you 👇 theriverstrust.org/about-us/mem...

📢 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.

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theriverstrust.orgThe Big River WatchHelp improve our rivers. From 24th and 30th April 2026 , t ake part in The Big RiverWatch survey!

19 Sept

September 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.

theriverstrust.orgThe Big River WatchHelp improve our rivers. From 24th and 30th April 2026 , t ake part in The Big RiverWatch survey!

19 Sept

Learn more and get involved 👇 theriverstrust.org/take-action/...

18 Sept

Big 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!

theriverstrust.orgBig River Watch Data DashboardThe 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…

18 Sept

Follow the action as it happens! 👇 theriverstrust.org/big-river-wa...

15 Sept

How 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

7 Sept

📢 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

🎉 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. 🧵👇

Find your local Rivers Trust and volunteering opportunities near you 👇 theriverstrust.org/about-us/mem...

25 Aug

Could 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-...

20 Aug

⏰ 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/...

12 Aug

🌍 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

7 Aug

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

5 Aug

We'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💙

🎉 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. 🧵👇

Find your local Trust and volunteering opportunities near you 👇 theriverstrust.org/about-us/mem...

From encouraging salmon fry numbers in a recent survey to rivers being reconnected to their floodplains, and projects that boost drought resilience, take a look at what happened in July.

31 July

✨📦 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

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31 July

Will you join mudlarking treasure-hunter and Rivers Trust Ambassador Lara Maiklem in wearing our Wild, Healthy, Natural Rivers design? Or will you make a statement with our Future Rivers collection? Can't choose? We won't blame you for picking both. 😉 theriverstrust.teemill.com

24 July

Healthy 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.

22 July

How can we all help make our Rivers Fit for the Future? Creating healthier rivers takes action at every level. 🧵👇

22 July

While landscape-scale solutions and policy changes are essential, the small actions we take every day can collectively make a real difference, especially during hot, dry weather when our waterways are under increased pressure. #TogetherForRivers

21 July

How 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. 🧵👇

21 July

The good news is that there are plenty of ways to get involved in collecting data and monitoring river health, from taking part in the Big River Watch to becoming a riverfly monitor. 🧑‍🔬 #TogetherForRivers

20 July

This 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. 🧵👇

20 July

Throughout the week, we'll explore what it means to make Rivers Fit for the Future, including how we improve our picture of river health, the actions we can all take to help our waterways, and how the Rivers Trust Movement is restoring and protecting rivers across the UK and Ireland.

20 July

Thank you to the Amber River Foundation for helping us celebrate our 2026 theme, Rivers Fit for the Future, and for your continued support through our charity partnership. #TogetherForRivers

16 July

Our 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.

16 July

There was only one way to end that conversation: A refreshing leap into the river, while wearing one of our new Healthy Rivers T-shirts. Want to join Al in supporting healthy rivers? Visit our Teemill shop and explore our new T-shirt collections 👇 theriverstrust.teemill.com

15 July

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! 💙

🎉 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. 💙 🧵👇

Get involved! Find your local Rivers Trust and volunteering opportunities near you 👇 theriverstrust.org/about-us/mem...