by Freya Stacey | Apr 2, 2026
By the end of September, our dedicated team surveyed 370 sites across 20 catchments, gathering vital data to help protect and restore our rivers. Thanks to the South West Water WINEP fisheries monitoring contract, we expanded our reach to new catchments –...
by Freya Stacey | Apr 2, 2026
In early February, representatives from the Westcountry Rivers Trust (WRT) attended the second in-person consortium meeting of the EU Horizon project UrbaQuantum in Paris. Over two days of technical sessions and site visits, partners from across Europe collaborated on...
by Freya Stacey | Apr 2, 2026
Lakes are vital to the communities around them. From providing freshwater to supporting industries like tourism and agriculture, the natural environment of lakes provides services that benefit people’s quality of life and livelihoods. Because lakes offer so much...
by Freya Stacey | Mar 4, 2026
The Engagement and Learning team have had a busy start to the new year, delivering a range of educational sessions across the region, as well as continuing to develop free to download resources. Primary Science Resources We are very excited to announce that a range...
by Freya Stacey | Feb 10, 2026
Recent research has revealed an unexpected threat to our rivers: the flea and tick treatments we use on our beloved pets. While these products effectively protect cats and dogs, they’re introducing highly toxic pesticides into our waterways with devastating...
