Deaf Awareness Week – Jenny’s story.

Deaf Awareness Week – Jenny’s story.

Hi, I’m Jenny (she/her), Evidence and Engagement Officer at Westcountry Rivers Trust and a member of our Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity Team. I’ve always had a strong connection to nature and the outdoors and particularly loved animals when I was growing up, so I...
Salmon and trout on the De Lank

Salmon and trout on the De Lank

TROUT in a tributary of the River Camel could receive special protection according to our research. We have been working with partners through the UK and EU-funded Water for Growth project to improve the situation for salmon and trout on the river since 2017. Two...
Fish Find it ‘Loveny’ now near St Neot

Fish Find it ‘Loveny’ now near St Neot

FISH can now swim more freely in the River Loveny near St Neot as we remove a manmade barrier. Our River Operations team took out the small screen, which was trapping debris and reducing natural river movement, in October last year. They received special consent and...
Take action for your local waterways

Take action for your local waterways

Want to do your bit to help your local river or stream but not sure how? There are plenty of small but effective ways you can play your part to help protect our waterways.   Carry out a litter pick On your own or in a group, litter picking is a great way to take...
Innovative ideas for slowing or reusing sediment waste.

Innovative ideas for slowing or reusing sediment waste.

In July, our senior monitoring officer Simon Browning spoke to the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty about one of our projects that has taken place in their geographical area.”Sediment might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think...