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
England’s action plan for soils announced
Lord Goldsmith recently announced a forthcoming Soil Health Action Plan (SHAPE) for England to restore the health of the country's soils....
Troubled Waters…what’s the future for this “national treasure”.
Despite more than 26 years working to protect and restore the Westcountry's freshwater environments, we are acutely aware there is an on-going...
Sewage discharge rules relaxed amid potential chemical shortage
A chemical used in waste water treatment may be in short supply, leading to the temporary relaxation of sewage discharge rules in England....