by Josie Purcell | Jun 17, 2020
Please note, this is where you can find out our ongoing updates relating to COVID-19. Please check back regularly. Government COVID-19 Security Certificate – 17 June 2020 Scroll down for date-related information. WRT Covid-19 Risk Assessment – added 12...
by Josie Purcell | Jun 4, 2020
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...
by Josie Purcell | May 29, 2020
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...
by Josie Purcell | Mar 31, 2020
Natasha Underwood lets us know how she adapting to her at home placement with us. As part of my University degree, I was looking forward to the start my placement with the Westcountry Rivers Trust (WRT). My aim had been to gain experience working within the...
by Josie Purcell | Mar 9, 2020
THOUSANDS of trees have been planted by volunteers near Roadford Lake, Devon, as part of our collaboration between environmental charities and businesses to improve water quality and habitat.South West Water (SWW) provided the land for the trees’ new home and on...
by Josie Purcell | Mar 5, 2020
The eighth South West Fly Fair got the Trout fishing season off with a bang on Saturday 29 February as fly fishermen from all over the region attended the annual show, held at Roadford Lake and hosted by South West Lakes Trust.The show is always a great place to grab...
