⌛ The next #BigRiverWatch is here!
⌛ Tá an #BigRiverWatch seo chugainn anseo!
Helping our precious rivers couldn’t be easier! 💙
Ní fhéadfadh sé a bheith níos éasca cabhrú lenár n-aibhneacha luachmhara! 💙
Learn more & take part 👇
Foghlaim níos mó & glac páirt 👇
📢 Job Opportunity: Project Officer (Water Stewardship)
Build experience in water conservation & stewardship through:
🌱 Nature-based solutions
🤝 Corporate CSR partnerships
🏗️ Boosting local river trust capacity
To learn more and apply: shorturl.at/Oqf4N
Applications close 17-04-26
South African here, and we are absolutely smitten with our Hoopoes. Have seen many in my life, particularly in the Eastern Cape in SA. I have seen one since living in Ireland and it felt like a little hug from home. They are absolutely beautiful.
🌱Through our involvement with @wetlanders.bsky.social - we aim to bridge the gap between scientific knowledge & community-driven action. By raising awareness, building support, & boosting skills, we remove barriers & scale community‑driven nature restoration. #watchthisspace
👁️🗨️ Our monthly newsletter is out, so grab a coffee, find a comfy spot, and dive into this month’s updates, news and stories from across the island of Ireland.
👉 Click to read: shorturl.at/qonNg
Presented by Barry Deane, SW Regional Coordinator, LAWPRO provides an update on the Catchment Community Fora Pilot projects, & on the Fora establishment across the 5 pilot catchments, recent activity, & priorities for duration of the pilot process.
▶️ Watch: shorturl.at/fv2tW
📢 Job Opportunity: All-Ireland Finance Manager
Leading day-to-day accounting, manage project budgeting, and collaborate across Ireland and the UK in a flexible, impact-driven role. Remote, based in the Republic of Ireland.
To learn more and apply: shorturl.at/wjCVc
Applications close 30 March 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
📢 Job Opportunity: Project Officer (Water Stewardship)
Build experience in water conservation & stewardship through:
🌱 Nature-based solutions
🤝 Corporate CSR partnerships
🏗️ Boosting local river trust capacity
To learn more and apply: shorturl.at/Oqf4N
Applications close 17-04-26
Happy St Patrick's Day🍀Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona duit
Rivers are profoundly connected to the Irish language & there are many ways to describe them in Irish - learn them here: lnkd.in/dkNxyMst
Seachtain na Gaeilge: snag.ie/en/
📣Calling all who work with freshwater!📣
🙏Please take a few minutes to fill in our short survey. 🗒️
⌛It doesn't take long, and you can get a copy of the report when it is finished. 📊
Find out more here
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International Day of Action for Rivers is 14 March. Healthy rivers & access to clean water are fundamental human rights. Join our Big River Watch (24–30 April 2026)—a citizen science survey helping us track river health across UK, Northern Ireland & Ireland.
👉 lnkd.in/ek2_zFEg
A small pink plastic tube of water sits on a card with varying shades of pink to indicate the nutrient levels experienced in the sample
Have 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...
In celebration of #IWD2026 on 8 March our team share their aspirations for the next generation of girls in STEM & Ag.
From the lab to the riverbank, the farm to the boardroom, science & agriculture are shaped by incredible women every day. 👩🔬🚜
Learn more: shorturl.at/hVN1S
#WomenInSTEM #WomenInAg
Delighted we could host this member trust workshop in Dublin yesterday. Aimed to celebrate the full range of supports available to our member trusts & bringing our network together to strengthen collaboration, ensures that our trusts can make the most of their membership. Great day all round!
💩🧪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.
This image shows a map of the Ireland of Ireland, highlighting the regions where the 22 active Member Trusts are based. These Member Trusts sit within The Rivers Trust All-Ireland umbrella of support.
We are growing! This year, we are are happy to welcome our newest Member Trust, The Brosna Rivers Trust, under our umbrella. We now support a vibrant network of 22 Rivers Trusts active on the island of Ireland, providing expert advice, training, templates, &mentorship every step of the way.
📢 Tender Update: Applications are closed.
We’ve received an impressive range of submissions. Our team has begun the review process.
🗓️Tender evaluation & notification of award: 19-23/02/26
👷Contract commencement period: 24/02/2026-31/03/26
👁️🗨️Keep informed of this project here: lnkd.in/gUZTCaa8
📢IMPORTANT: TENDER OPPORTUNITY💸Approx €20k
Implementation of upland blanket bog (peatland) restoration works - Interreg BUFFER+ Demo Pilot Site in #GlenveaghNationalPark #Donegal aiming to showcase best practices for restoring blanket bogs in Ireland.
Deadline: 18-02-2026 5pm.
shorturl.at/grJbv
📢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/grJbv
📢 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/oEy9Z
PFAS “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...
Our monthly newsletter connects communities, landscapes, & ecosystems. Learn about the work carried out by The Rivers Trust & our partners — NGOs, local Rivers Trusts, &community groups — who share our mission to safeguard nature’s most vital resource. Subscribe today👇
shorturl.at/NzZew
Listen to Rambling About Rivers 👇
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/0bEI...
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2...
New podcast episode
A special conversation with broadcaster, writer & Rivers Trust ambassador Manchán Magan, recorded in spring 2025.
Manchán sadly passed away later that year, but his love for rivers, language & landscapes lives on.
Join us in honouring his legacy 💙
@rtallireland.bsky.social
For those affected by #stormchandra did you know that The Department of Social Protection has announced that the Emergency Response Payment is available to provide support to those living in properties directly affected.
☎️Details are available by calling 08 18 60 70 80
⛓️https://shorturl.at/Jx5zT
📣Ballinderry Rivers Trust Webinar tonight: Importance of #Peatlands & their role in our environment, why they matter for biodiversity, water quality, & climate resilience & learn about the peatland survey in the #LoughNeagh Catchment.
📅Register: shorturl.at/uWFeS
Local Authorities invited to submit expressions of interest: Identify urban-focused Nature-based Solutions with a focus on rainwater management & water quality. Supported by: Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage & administered by LAWPRO. ⛓️👇
www.catchments.ie/new-urban-na...
Learn more about #BiosecurityAwareness with Chantal Carr from the National Biodiversity Data Centre, Ireland.
Turn good intentions into practical action with biosecurity measures. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to stay informed on a range of water-related topics.💧
youtu.be/-whUx2Ljp2E?...
