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
A38 weir scheme fin-ishes right on time
A National Highways funded scheme to help fish navigate the River Ashburn in Devon has gone swimmingly well – and completed in time for the...
Leaky dams help slow ‘leaks’ in Plymouth
Our River Operations team and Plymouth City Council’s Natural Grid Rangers have been out in the Plymouth River Keepers area installing leaky...
New fish pass unlocks Exmoor National Park
A FISH pass on the River Exe, at Bridgetown Weir near Dulverton, will help fish reach more than 30 kilometres of Exmoor rivers. The improved...