Pesticide amnesty a resounding success
This spring we trialed a pesticide amnesty on the Fowey catchment which was a huge success! We gave farms in the River Fowey catchment a safe and confidential way to remove banned and out of date pesticides therefore reducing the risk of a pollution event occurring....
Where are the gravels?
WRT fisheries scientist Scott West explains some of his research into gravel reintroduction “I spent the day alongside Plymouth University and fellow fisheries team member Matt Healey where we have been involved with some exciting work introducing gravels to the...
Help for 750 South West farms will benefit rivers, livestock and crops
Farmers across the South West can now access free and confidential advice to help improve water quality and boost the health of their livestock and crops. Over the next five years, the Westcountry Rivers Trust and partners are aiming to give 750 farmers practical tips...