by admin | Nov 4, 2016 | Fisheries, News - all Rivers, Projects, Trust News
On a crisp, sunny November morning, Matt and I set out in our waders, food-filled bags on our back, to follow the River Gannel along a six kilometre stretch, on the look for salmonid habitat and potential areas for river improvement works. While we try to stay on the...
by admin | Oct 27, 2016 | Events, News - Lynher, News - Tamar, Projects, Trust News, Uncategorized, Volunteer News
On the 30th November we held a community catchment workshop in Millbrook to discuss the environmental issues and opportunities in the village. Millbrook has a rich and eclectic environmental history. Sat on the edge of the estuary, the village has long been prone to...
by admin | Oct 26, 2016 | Fisheries, News - all Rivers, News - Avon, News - Teign, Projects
The Westcountry Rivers Trust is creating new salmon spawning habitats by adding gravel to rivers in Devon and West Somerset. Funded by South West Water, as part of the National Environment Programme, the project aims to increase the number of salmon and trout by...
by admin | Oct 17, 2016 | Events, News - Tamar, Projects, Uncategorized, Volunteer News
Winding its way through the landscape from Woodcock Hill to its confluence with the Tamar, the River Lyd makes its way into the lives of those who live along and enjoy this 15 mile stretch of beautiful Devonshire countryside. We are gathering together at Sydenham...
by admin | Sep 2, 2016 | Projects, Trust News
Westcountry Rivers Limited (the trading arm of Westcountry Rivers Trust) were recently in Bath to undertake a drain-down and fish rescue at the oldest Lido in Britain, Cleveland Pools. The pool lies next to the River Avon and was once a welcome respite from the hot...
by admin | Aug 4, 2016 | Education, News - Dart, Projects, Trust News, Uncategorized, Volunteer News
The Upstream Thinking team for the River Dart catchment attended Totnes Show on Sunday 31st July, and were delighted to be awarded the ‘Best Educational Trade Stand’ award. Upstream Thinking is funded by South West Water and is being delivered in five catchments...
