What we do

We create and sustain healthy, diverse river and wetland ecosystems that are full of wildlife and resilient to the impacts of a changing climate.

We are guided by science, evidence and experience in all that we do. Discover how we’re working to revitalise your local freshwater habitats.

Your rivers

Norfolk’s rivers are the lifeblood of our county. From the gentle, babbling flow of globally-rare chalk streams to the wide, navigable rivers that shape our landscape, these waterways are vital to our communities and economy.

They offer endless opportunities for recreation and wellbeing, support a rich array of wildlife, help manage floods and droughts, and supply essential fresh water for people, farming and industry.

Our latest projects

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Wholescape in Norfolk: Source to sea

A bold partnership to find sustainable solutions that connect across nature, climate and people, in collaboration with local communities, partner organisations and businesses.

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Riverlands: Improving the health of the Upper Bure

Building on the success of our first phase (2020 – 2024), this project continues our partnership with the National Trust to enhance the Upper Bure catchment – a vital, mainly arable landscape, extending north and west from Aylsham.

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Tackling Himalayan balsam on the Wensum

Norfolk Rivers Trust and the Norfolk Non-Native Species Initiative (NNNSI) have renewed their ambition to reduce, and where possible, eliminate the invasive Himalayan balsam from the Wensum river catchment.

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Help secure a future for our rivers

Your donations are vital in helping us restore and protect Norfolk’s beautiful waterways – before it’s too late. Together, we can make a lasting impact, benefitting both people and wildlife.

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