Our Vision is to see all Westcountry rivers and freshwater environments flowing freely and teeming with life, for all who depend on them.
Our Mission is to keep bringing rivers to life in the Westcountry to achieve our vision and benefit nature, people and local economies.
Our work is underpinned by science, evidence and experience and a commitment to the resilience of the region’s freshwater resources.
Whether we are working with farming or fishing communities, improving river habitats, mapping landscapes or monitoring streams, it is all to bring our rivers to life and keep them healthy for wildlife and people, both now and in the future.
Our Achievements
Over the past 25+ years of the Westcountry Rivers Trust, we have worked tirelessly to improve the rivers and natural environments of the Westcountry. But what have we achieved to far….?
Funds Raised (£m)
River banks fenced (km)
Partners Engaged
Catchments Improved
Our Priorities & Objectives
Open letter on the threat of fipronil and imidacloprid to the environment
Following on from our recent article on The Hidden Cost of Flea Treatments: Protecting Our Rivers, we have now signed an open letter to the...
Autonomous Vehicles and Advanced Sensors: Inside the UrbaQuantum Training Day
On 16 March, Holly and Nicola from WRT’s Monitoring Team attended a training session at Kilbury Sewage Treatment Works in Buckfastleigh as...
What do farmers think about Water Net Gain?
The Water Net Gain (WNG) project, funded by the Ofwat Innovation Fund, has engaged with farmers to answer a key question: Would they...