The Rivers Trust has published its State of Our Rivers report 2026 which shows that there has been no overall improvement in river health in England since the last report in 2024 - but a closer look shows action is having a positive impact.

Thousands of crescent-shaped dams have been created on Winter Hill as part of a project to restore peatland, ‘slow the flow’ of water, and boost climate resilience; the site is part of United Utilities’ Rivington catchment area.

South West Water and Westcountry Rivers Trust have completed important habitat improvement work to promote river health, support fish populations and enhance biodiversity in the River Lyd.

Natural England has launched a consultation on a new draft Environmental Delivery Plan (EDP) designed to address nutrient pollution and support nature recovery in Norfolk.

A Hertfordshire farmer has helped give a precious chalk stream its natural ‘wiggle’ back, giving up more of his land to make space for 300 metres of new River Rib channel as part of an ambitious restoration project.

Bristol has set its sights on becoming UK's first Wetland City - over 200 wetland projects are planned for Bristol, in the first part of an ambitious programme to help UK cities combat the impacts of climate breakdown.

Action to protect 30% of England’s land for nature by 2030 has been accelerated today with the publication of a new government 30by30 delivery plan backed with new funding.

Scottish Water is helping biodiversity bloom alongside renewable energy generation at Scotland’s largest wastewater pumping station, with a new approach to weaving ecological improvements into suitable projects from the outset.