Healthy Rivers

Healthy Rivers Trout

How are YOU helping rivers?

Plot your action on our interactive map

Why do rivers need our help?

From otters to freshwater shrimps, all animals are dependant on an abundant and reliable supply of clean water. Rivers sustain the natural environment, wildlife and people in equal measure.

The pressures on our natural river systems are immense. The release of sewage, as well as pollution from agricultural and road run-off, result in sediment and harmful chemicals that push water quality down and reduce oxygen levels. Over-abstraction can cause increased toxicity levels and lack of water for aquatic life. 

How to help our rivers

Simple actions can make a big difference!

Outside

  • Create a bucket pond
  • Install a water butt
  • Remove some of the hard paved surfaces
  • Add pots of bee friendly flowers to patios
  • Pick up litter and recycle it!

Inside

  • Don’t leave taps running
  • Take shorter showers
  • Use a reusable water bottle

Plot your actions on our interactive online map

Tell us what you are doing for rivers where you live by filling in our quick form and see your action appear on our interactive map.

Your privacy

  • If you submit your action to our  map we will keep your data on our secure database.
  • We may also use it to collect information about you that helps us to get to know you better, such as other ways you may have supported Surrey Wildlife Trust.
  • We will never share your data with other organisations

For further information on how we use your data, please refer to our privacy policy.