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
A decade of fisheries genetics collaboration
Find out more about the history and potential of our collaboration with Exeter University on fisheries genetics. Our Operations Director Dr...
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...
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...