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Bringing Rivers to Life

by restoring and protecting the Westcountry’s freshwater environments

We care for your Westcountry rivers, streams, brooks, estuaries and wetlands.

Through science, evidence and experience, our charity preserves, protects and improves the region’s freshwater environments for all who depend on them.

Our aim is to inspire a long-term love for, and understanding of, this vital natural resource.

It’s a Great ‘Steart’ for Hinkley Point C Litter Pick Team

by Josie | Aug 4, 2023

A TEAM from Hinkley Point C supported river health in Somerset with us through a litter picking and wildlife watching event. More than 20 HR-related...

It’s the ‘fin’ale for a successful fish passage project in Cornwall.

by Josie | Jun 27, 2023

FISH habitat has been improved on two rivers in Cornwall through a six-year, multi-million-pound project between environment-related organisations....

Toxic chemical pollution found in river and groundwater sites across England

by Josie | May 25, 2023

A WORRYING scale of chemical pollution in England's rivers and freshwater sites has been revealed following analysis of official Environment Agency...

About Us

Westcountry Rivers Trust is an environmental charity (Charity no. 1135007, Company no. 06545646). Established in 1995 it aims to preserve, protect, develop and improve the region’s watercourses, while educating people about the value of this natural resource.

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Work with Westcountry Rivers Trust

If you are based outside of the Westcountry but are keen to work with us, our consultancy arm, Westcountry Rivers Ltd, may be able to provide the solution.

Contact us at [email protected] for more info.

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