We restore and protect the freshwater environments of the Westcountry for the benefit of people, wildlife and local economies.

For 30 years, we have cared for the rivers, streams, lakes, wetlands and estuaries of Cornwall, Devon, Somerset and west Dorset. We work with people, businesses and the public sector to advance the understanding of freshwater habitats.

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Big Give Campaign

This year, we are participating in the Big Give’s Green Match Fund Campaign which will support our work to engage and inspire young people to take an active role in river conservation through nature connectedness, citizen science, and conservation activities. The Big Give will match fund donations we receive, which will allow us to double the impact we can have on young people in the Westcountry.

Use the link below to double the difference between 22nd and 29th April 2025

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Allis the Shad Who Wouldn't Give Up

Natural England published this exciting children’s book on World Ocean Day in 2023.

Westcountry Rivers Trust will receive all proceeds from its sales on our website to support conservation on the Tamar and other rivers. With the giving season on its way, this could be a great way to support our work and gift a delightful treat.

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Our 2023 Impact Report

Discover even more about how our work in 2023 has restored and protected the region’s freshwater habitats.

We need healthy rivers. They give us so much – from our drinking water to space to unwind, from the wildlife they support to the food that we eat – we cannot live without them.

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