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The Mersey Rivers Trust is improving rivers for people and wildlife. It is the rivers trust for the River Mersey and its catchment.

https://linktr.ee/merseyriverstrust

19/06/2026

It's that time of year again! The MRT team has been out in full force pulling Himalayan Balsam on the tributaries of the this June, and today it was along Simonswood Brook in Millennium Green, Kirkby. This maintenance should help to make our newly created NFM features remain Balsam-free. Thank you Louisa from Knowsley parks and Lucy from Knowsley Council, many hands made light work! Spot the difference between the photos 👀🌱

16/06/2026

🎣 Stuck for a last-minute Father’s Day gift?
If your father figure loves fishing or local history, we’ve got just the thing – our History of Mersey Fish & Fisheries book.
Packed with fascinating insights from the river’s past, it’s the perfect read for anyone who appreciates the Mersey and its heritage.
👉 Order now or find out more:
https://www.merseyriverstrust.org/news-events/news-events-folder/news-folder/2025/history-of-mersey-fish-fisheries
Give a gift and support the work of Mersey Rivers Trust this Father’s Day 💙

15/06/2026

📢 Join us on Saturday 4th July 2026 for our annual Croxteth Park BioBlitz!

We'll have lots of fun activities for all ages including...
🔎 Scavenger hunts
🎨 Crafts
🦋 Wildlife recording
👣 Guided walks..and more!

All activities are free and open to everyone, so why not pop along?! 😀

In collaboration with our friends at
Croxteth Park Volunteer Group
Croxteth Hall and Country Park
Liverpool Parks
Merseyside BioBank
University of Liverpool

Made possible through the River Alt Natural Flood Management Project, funded by the Environment Agency

26/05/2026

The sun's out as we officially launch the new Mersey Valley Way in Greater Manchester!
Running 21km along the banks of the Mersey from Stockport town centre to Ashton-on-Mersey, this is first designated national river walk in England.
Spend time enjoying the river this summer!

20/05/2026

Wonderful work to put the pond signage in place. Thank you Dan, Roger and Michael ☺️

15/05/2026

We had a great time yesterday with the Hazel Class at Millbrook Primary, planting wetland plants in Millennium Green, Kirkby!

The students enthusiastically planted the remaining wetland edge plug plants for the site, such as self-heal and fox sedge, which should establish nicely over the next couple of months.

We then did a walking tour of the park to show the NFM wetlands, channel widenings and new river features that been recently done in their local river, Simonswood Brook. It was a great morning with the help of the Knowsley Council Ranger and engagement team, and we were impressed with all the river features that the kids remembered!

25/04/2026

All set up at Oak Plantation in Knowsley. Why not come along to enjoy some sunshine and take part in our activities…
🎨 crafts
🐦‍⬛guided wildlife walks with Merseyside BioBank
🔍 scavenger hunts
💧learn more about the NFM works we’ve done in the park with Knowsley Council
📱information about how you can get involved in the

We’re here until 2pm!

23/04/2026

📢Every donation doubled!
It's the Big Give Match Fund donation week. Please help us run community volunteer & engagement events to improve rivers across Greater Manchester, Merseyside & Cheshire.
If you can, please donate here: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS00000ApPWUYA3 , scan the QR code or click the link in our bio! Thank you!

21/04/2026

Based in Merseyside? Take a sunny stroll with us this weekend!

Come join us in Oak Plantation, Knowsley, this Saturday, 25th April, at our Bioblitz event! In partnership with Merseyside BioBank and Knowsley Council for guided walks around the woodland will be led by a local ecologist. Together, we'll be discovering what Flora and Fauna calls Oak Plantation home👀

Come and get your hands on a scavenger hunt and see what creepy crawlies and flowers you can tick off your list! And don't forget to ask our staff about the leaky dams placed in the woodland 🌳🌳. There's fun for everyone this weekend. We look forward to seeing you there!

15/04/2026

🌿 We’re Hiring! 🌿
Project Manager – Greater Manchester
Full time • 12 month fixed term contract
Are you passionate about rivers, nature-based solutions and community engagement?
Mersey Rivers Trust is seeking a dynamic and experienced Project Manager to join our Greater Manchester team on a 12-month fixed term contract.
You’ll lead and support a variety of environmental projects including river restoration; engagement with stakeholders, landowners and local communities; training and managing our volunteers to support invasive non native species control and river monitoring.
Full details and role profile: https://www.merseyriverstrust.org/about-us/job-vacancies
⏳ Deadline: 17th May 2026
Join us and help shape a healthier Mersey Catchment. 💧✨

Address

Riverview, A17 The Embankment Business Park
Stockport
SK43GN

Website

http://www.merseyrivers.org/

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