The Big River Watch
19th August 2024Survey your local river between 6th-12th of September and be part of our UK and Ireland-wide survey of river health. Twice a year The Rivers Trust runs Big River Watch weeks where we invite you to take part in a simple citizen science activity that helps build a picture of river health across the UK and Ireland. The next […]
Entries Now Open – Tyne Rivers Trust 2025 Calendar
12th June 2024Our 2025 photo competition is now open for entries and we’re inviting you to send us your images from the Tyne catchment to be in with a chance of being featured in it.
Could you be our next Trustee?
10th June 2024We are looking for individuals who bring a diverse range of skills and expertise to our Board, and who are passionate about wanting to create a bio-diverse environment for people and wildlife to thrive, now and for all time. We would be very happy to hear from anyone, regardless of age, background or experience who […]
Rooted for the Rivers: Thousands of Trees Planted by Volunteers to Protect the Tyne
14th May 2024We are celebrating reaching our goal of planting 11,000 trees and 1,300 metres of hedgerow plants by the end of March 2024, along riverbanks and on farmland to protect and support the Tyne rivers, all of which were grown in Northumberland nurseries. Simone Saville, My Tyne project officer of Tyne Rivers Trust said: “Trees are […]
We are 20 🎂🎉🥂
29th March 2024Today, 29th March 2024, we celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Tyne Rivers Trust, and we’re asking anyone who has a connection to the Tyne to let us know what the River Tyne means to you. Tyne Rivers Trust was established in the same year that X Factor first came onto our screens, Facebook was […]
Climate resilience: timing is everything
15th January 2024Reflecting on our Climate Resilience Workshop in collaboration with the Monkton Village Association earlier in January, what issues are we targeting and what needs further discussion in 2024? Almost everything we do is connected to reducing the effects of climate change in our catchment. With more extreme weather conditions and a rise in water temperatures, […]
Celebrating 20 Years of Tyne Rivers Trust
1st January 2024Tyne Rivers Trust has a 20 year history of improving river health, habitat and acting as the voice of the Tyne and its tributaries. This improved diversity undoubtedly creates a better river, a better region and a better life for all, but as we celebrate the past 20 years, we must also look ahead to the next 20 as much is still to be done…
Fishing in the Tyne – Annual Review 2023
18th December 2023Once again, rivers in the UK were challenged by extremes of weather, from long periods of low flows and high water temperatures to extended periods of high rainfall. The Tyne was not excluded from the impact of these extremes, which to varying degrees affected the catch rates. We caught up with our Fisheries Manager Aidan […]
