The Yangtze River finless porpoise
The Yangtze River’s finless porpoise is one of the few porpoises that live in fresh water.
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Why are rivers so important? How can we protect them?
On World Rivers Day, we celebrate the world's precious waterways. Why are rivers so important? And what are we doing to protect them?
The Ganges: India's sacred river
The Ganges river starts its 2,500km journey from the Himalayas to the Bay of Bengal, meandering through one of the world's most amazing regions.
How we're caring for our rivers
We’ve been providing support on two river catchments in East Anglia. So far, we’ve improved 7km of river and replenished 300 million litres of water.
Mekong river dolphin population rises
In 2018, surveys of the Mekong River’s critically endangered river dolphin report an increase in its numbers - the first in twenty years.
UK rivers and chalk streams
The picturesque rivers flowing through the British landscape is a vital source of fresh freshwater for homes, businesses and wildlife.
Our lakes and rivers are vital for people and wildlife
Our freshwater systems are the most valuable finite resource for us and our wildlife. But our rivers and wetlands are under increasing pressure.
Sound of Safety
We worked with WWF India and WWF Pakistan to protect river dolphins while improving livelihoods for local fishing communities.
The Yangtze - Asia’s longest river
Asia’s longest river is rich in wildlife – but it’s also one of the world’s most polluted waterways.
