Festive message from our CEO
2023 has been an extraordinary year for the Trust in terms of delivering project outputs and outcomes. We have continued to improved fish passage on several of our rivers and whilst a couple of our larger projects such as Water for Growth (Structural Investment Fund),...
Female allis shad confirmed in River Taw
During 2023, we have been conducting surveys of potential shad spawning and juvenile habitat, along with identifying possible barriers to their migration. This project brought together various partners such as Natural England, the Environment Agency and numerous...
Double celebration as our charity wins at CSA
What a night on Friday 8 December as we won the Environmental Growth category and Overall Winner at the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Sustainability Awards (CSA). The Awards, now in their 21st year, are Cornwall’s...
Atlantic salmon now Near Threatened on IUCN Red List
The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species has reclassified the global Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) population as near threatened in its latest species reassessment. At the Trust, we are continuing to work hard to support Atlantic salmon stock in the region, with the...
Water pollution hotspot for county
New figures from The Environment Agency (EA) have indicated that Cornwall has had more water pollution incidents than elsewhere in England. Data obtained by Radar has shown that the EA recorded 1,278 incidents over five years in the county, which means it is the only...
DCIoS Climate Adaptation Strategy published
Launch of Climate Adaptation Strategy to help region prepare for a warmer world The Devon, Cornwall and Isles of Scilly (DCIoS) Climate Adaptation Strategy has been published this week. It's purpose is to help to ensure that the region can make the changes needed to...