Salmon & Trout Conservation and the Arundell open applications for the 2022 Anne Voss Bark Memorial Award. The award is run in conjunction with Westcountry Rivers Trust.

Laurence Couldrick, Westcountry Rivers Trust CEO, said:

“The Westcountry Rivers Trust is delighted to support the Anne Voss Bark Award for another year and work with some of the amazing people coming into the river and fisheries movement. Anne was a founder of the Trust and helped sculpt the team in the early days into the organisation it is today. She was a dedicated to the rivers of the West Country and an avid conservationist and this award is a fantastic legacy.”


Who can apply?

The award is open to young fisheries or aquatic students and offers an unbeatable opportunity to study the practical elements of river restoration and management.


The winner will be awarded:
  • A two day fly fishing course
  • Three days work experience with the Westcountry Rivers Trust during which you will learn catchment management and water science from the Trusts eminent scientists.
  • A complimentary stay at the Arundell hotel during your work experience
  • £250 towards your ongoing studies

How to apply

In no more than 500 words explain what this work experience opportunity would mean to you, why you would be a suitable candidate and how the experience would benefit you.

Submit your application and CV to [email protected]

Click here to find out more.

Deadline for applications is Friday 10 June.

Applicants will need to be available to undertake the placement between the 1 – 5 August 2022.