The Beaver’s Role in our River Environment
In this blog from our Senior Fisheries Scientist Dr Dan Osmond, he considers the answer to the question, what does the restoration of natural river ecosystems look like? “Over millennia of human development and the resulting changes that have occurred to...
Exmoor & Dartmoor National Parks’ rivers polluted by pharmaceuticals
A NEW study (released 13 August 2024) reveals National Parks in England are facing an unseen threat from pharmaceutical pollution. Renowned for their natural beauty and diverse wildlife, the research from the University of York and the Rivers Trust, including...
A look back at our #30Reasons4Rivers for our 30th Anniversary
In June 1994, a group of individuals who cared about the state of our rivers initiated what we now know as the Westcountry Rivers Trust. The trust has grown considerably since then, but our mission has remained the same – to bring rivers to life. Covering four...
Banning bonuses for water company bosses
On 12 February, the Government responded to media coverage about water bosses being banned from receiving bonuses if the company they head up has committed serious criminal breaches. At present, this is still a proposal, as an Ofwat consultation will take place in the...