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Going, Going ….? Time for Action

Going, Going ….? Time for Action

We are pleased to be a partner in a new four-year project which aims to increase the numbers of Salmon and Sea Trout returning to the River Teign and its tributaries.The National Lottery Heritage Fund has awarded £243,100 to the  ‘Going, Going…? Time for Action’ fish...
Innovative ideas for slowing or reusing sediment waste.

Innovative ideas for slowing or reusing sediment waste.

In July, our senior monitoring officer Simon Browning spoke to the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty about one of our projects that has taken place in their geographical area.”Sediment might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think...
Be a Plymouth River Keeper

Be a Plymouth River Keeper

PEOPLE across Plymouth are invited to channel the city’s pioneering spirit in an environmental project to enhance local streams and outdoor spaces.As World Environment Day approaches on Friday 5 June, Westcountry Rivers Trust (WRT) is, initially, calling on residents...
Our CSI River Keepers play an important role

Our CSI River Keepers play an important role

By Lydia Deacon – Junior Evidence & Engagement Officer at Westcountry Rivers Trust COASTAL streams are predominant features within each of Cornwall AONB’s areas and contribute to the coastline’s well-known beauty, draining into picturesque fishing...
The human impact on trout genetics in small streams in Cornwall.

The human impact on trout genetics in small streams in Cornwall.

Our Head of Fisheries and River Management Bruce Stockley has co-authored a paper on the human impact on trout genetics in small streams in Cornwall.Talking about the research, he said: “This paper shows that, as always, the devil is in the detail. “Big...