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
WNG smart pond progress update
We’ve been making great progress with our Water Net Gain demonstration SMART POND. We’ve converted an old and no longer used dirty water...
ADOPT: Proving success of maize production into living mulches
Maize is a popular crop for animal feed, but growing it in the conventional way can carry a hidden cost to rivers. It's typically established...
Citizen Science Updates
Testing the Reliability of Citizen Science Phosphate Data Author: Fran Rowney, Senior Data, Evidence and Engagement Officer Earlier in June,...