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Freshwater species like the Atlantic salmon - now endangered in UK waters - are disappearing at five times the rate of those on land. But with your support, we can turn the tide.
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Every pledge taken, conversation started, and action shared moved us closer to a future where wild salmon populations thrive once more. Follow the link to discover what your support made possible.
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SmartRivers Impact in 2025

The findings of our 2025 SmartRivers Progress Report underscore the vital role of citizen science in reversing the decline of our rivers and wild fish populations.
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There’s still time to make a difference.

Freshwater species like the Atlantic salmon - now endangered in UK waters - are disappearing at five times the rate of those on land. But with your support, we can turn the tide.
Take Action

Save our Wild Salmon

Live in Scotland? Follow the link to contact your local parliamentary candidates before the May elections and ask them to back wild salmon recovery.
Take Action Today

SmartRivers Impact in 2025

The findings of our 2025 SmartRivers Progress Report underscore the vital role of citizen science in reversing the decline of our rivers and wild fish populations.
Find out more

Together, we made real progress in 2025.

Every pledge taken, conversation started, and action shared moved us closer to a future where wild salmon populations thrive once more. Follow the link to discover what your support made possible.
2025 Impact Report

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25.03.26

WildFish response to Rural Affairs and Islands Committee letter on salmon farming

Responding to the Rural Affairs and Islands Committee’s conclusions on salmon farming regulation, WildFish said the Committee has delivered a clear and sobering assessment of a system that is failing both wild fish and the…
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25.03.26

Reconnecting Rivers for Wild Fish: Why Removing Barriers Is Essential for Wild Fish

The UK’s rivers should be lifelines for wildlife - dynamic, connected systems that allow fish to move freely between the habita...
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13.03.26

WildFish loses at Court of Appeal but wins fight for protection of Great Ouse

The Court of Appeal has just given its judgment in our case of WildFish v Buckinghamshire, Wilson Homes and Anglian Water, stan...
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11.03.26

Tribunal to rule whether farmer’s data on ‘harmful’ pesticides can be released to WildFish

WildFish will be appearing at a tribunal hearing (HSE v ICO & WildFish) on 12 March to fight for access to information on h...
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24.02.26

Veterinary medicines: an overlooked source of aquatic pollution in the UK

When we think about water pollution, familiar culprits come to mind: sewage, industrial chemicals, or agricultural pesticides. ...
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23.02.26

WildFish publishes new report on the emerging threat of veterinary medicines to UK rivers

WildFish has released a new report which evidences that veterinary medicines, especially those used in pet treatments, are cont...
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11.02.26

More than half of government river health assessments recycling past data, new WildFish report warns

WildFish has released a startling new report compiled from files obtained by freedom of information requests to the Environment...
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It’s time to take salmon off the menu.

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