Our rivers, including 85% of the world’s precious chalk streams, are widely agreed to be a national treasure, yet only 14% are in good ecological health, and every single one fails to meet chemical standards. Of these failing rivers, agriculture impacts nearly two thirds, the water sector impacts over a half and the urban and transport sector a quarter. Pollution is not the only problem, though, as abstraction and habitat destruction also put the future of rivers in jeopardy

Your donations are needed to continue our support of the vital work across Britain, Northern Ireland and Ireland to restore our rivers — before it’s too late. With our expertise, reach and our member Trusts’ local knowledge, we will continue to work with farmers, government and businesses to provide advice and resources for their communities. We will continue to bring together the people, knowledge, data and intelligence to help rivers thrive again; for us and future generations