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Our Rivers news, events and thought pieces.
Insights Celebrate National Walking Month with Your Local Rivers Trust
Explore local river paths, wildlife, and the work of our partner River Trusts.
Insights Earth Day 2026
Small everyday actions, big collective change.
Insights What are the General Binding Rules?
Understanding and following the General Binding Rules will help protect the environment, prevent enforcement action and help keep rivers clean.
Our Scheme Introducing Simple Living Eco
Rethinking laundry for a cleaner planet, kinder skin and healthier treatment systems
Meet Us Meet Georgina Worton-Boughen
We'd like to introduce you to Georgina Worton-Boughen, one of our Environmental Consultants.
Our Scheme Meet Our Partners
Working together for healthier rivers. Meet our partners.
Meet Us Meet Abi Carnegie
We'd like to introduce Abi Carnegie, one of our Environmental Consultants.
Meet Us Meet Marie Goodes
We’d like to introduce you to Marie Goodes, our Office Manager and Executive Assistant to the director.
Meet Us Meet Sarah Belton
Meet Sarah Belton, hydrogeologist, founder and director behind Our Rivers’ pioneering approach to nutrient neutrality.
Meet Us Meet Sarah Boardman
We'd like to introduce you to Sarah Boardman, one of our Environmental Consultants.
Insights River Eden Catchment Changes: An Update for Homeowners in the Septic Tank Upgrade Scheme
Natural England have confirmed significant changes to the Nutrient Neutrality catchment boundary for the River Eden SAC. This will affect many of the homeowners currently progressing through the Our Rivers septic tank upgrade scheme.
Our Scheme How the Our Rivers Septic Tank Upgrade Scheme Works: A Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how the Our Rivers septic tank upgrade programme makes it easy for homeowners to modernise their wastewater systems for free while protecting local rivers and communities.
Our Scheme Top 10 Benefits of Upgrading Your Septic System with Our Rivers
A free upgrade for your home, with lasting benefits for our rivers and communities.
Our Scheme Top 10 Questions Homeowners Ask About Septic Tank Upgrades
Straightforward answers to help you understand the process, the benefits, and how upgrading can protect both your property and local rivers.
Insights World Water Day 2026
Where Water Flows, Equality Grows: Why World Water Day Matters More Than Ever
Insights What Is a Package Wastewater Treatment Plant (PTP)?
A clear introduction to modern package treatment plants for off-mains sewage.
Insights Why Your Septic Tank Matters: Understanding the Problem of Nutrient Neutrality
As nutrient pollution becomes an increasingly significant issue across the UK, it is important to understand how septic tanks contribute to the problem.