January 23, 2026
When life feels overwhelming, nature can be a powerful antidote. Whether it’s watching birds from your window, wandering through a beloved greenspace, or kayaking along your favourite river, spending as little as 20 minutes a day immersed in the natural world can make a significant difference.
Because of these profound benefits, part of our vision is to connect people with their rivers and wetlands. However, many local people face barriers to accessing Norfolk’s natural spaces, such as transportation costs, location, isolation, or simply not knowing where to go. We want to help communities understand the vital role they play in our lives.
That’s why, in 2023, we jumped at the chance to partner with Aviva and WWF to connect more people with the green and blue spaces around them. Together, we created the Aviva Access to Nature Fund.
Now, we’re celebrating the second year of supporting schools, charities, and community groups in experiencing Norfolk’s beautiful countryside. In total, the Fund has enabled over 2,250 people from 40 community groups to feel the uplifting power of nature firsthand, bringing us one step closer to making nature accessible to all.
Visit the Aviva Access to Nature website to find out more.
Norfolk Rivers Trust welcomed the opportunity to respond to Natural England’s consultation on the draft Norfolk Environmental Delivery Plan (EDP).
Make a difference by developing projects that enhance river habitats, improve biodiversity, reduce flood risk and support communities.
Take part in this autumn's Big River Watch and help survey your river from 18–24 September 2026.
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The scenes of dead fish on the River Wensum and elsewhere in Norfolk over recent weeks have been awful to see. Yes, the immediate cause is low oxygen levels after a hot summer and very little rain - but the deeper truth is that our rivers are in trouble. What we’re seeing is the result of long-term damage, and it’s a warning we can’t ignore.
Norfolk’s rivers and wetlands are under mounting pressure, and the need for bold, coordinated action has never been clearer. Our Strategy to 2030 sets out a decisive plan to protect and restore these vital habitats, strengthening their resilience for wildlife and communities.
To demonstrate both the challenges and benefits of using strip-tillage machinery, we developed a case study with input from three farmers across Norfolk to document their experiences, especially regarding their soil health concerns.
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