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
Celebrating Freshwater Science
FRESHWATER science conversations flowed like a river at our annual WRT Science Evening at Topsham Brewery in Exeter on 25 September. This year...
Celebrating 19 Years of World Rivers Day
OUR CHARITY has been caring and working for the region's rivers and waterways for the past 30 years. As many of us are aware, our rivers need...
No bonuses and potential prison part of new Water (Special Measures) Bill
YESTERDAY (5 Sept 2024) the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Steve Reed, introduce the Water (Special Measures)...