Balsam on the Tale 2022

Balsam on the Tale 2022

Our teams headed out during the summer to manage Balsam along the River Tale.  24 June – Three volunteers covered an area from Tuck Mill to Cadhay Bridge. Disappointingly, the stretch through Escot Park had proliferated, although less than 10 plants overall were in...
Environmental changes at company inspires donation

Environmental changes at company inspires donation

PLYMOUTH-based financial management firm Inspire Wealth has donated the equivalent of savings made following changes to its working practices to Westcountry Rivers Trust. The firm of independent wealth advisers and discretionary fund managers has continued to support...
Wholescape assessment in Exe catchment

Wholescape assessment in Exe catchment

Our Director of Evidence & Impact Dr Nick Paling and Evidence and Engagement Officer Ian Townsend have co-authored a report with the South West Partnership for Environment & Economic Prosperity Project (SWEEP). The £4 million research programme has...
Monitoring salmon stocks in the River Teign

Monitoring salmon stocks in the River Teign

OUR fisheries team members Sam Baycock and George Stone have been joined this year on the River Teign by Mike Rego for The Moorlander to share how our electrofishing surveys as part of the River Teign Restoration Project help monitor salmon stocks. By Mike Rego August...
River ecology & water resources during dry weather

River ecology & water resources during dry weather

UPDATE 15 August: South West Water is introducing a Temporary Use Ban for hosepipes from 23 August. Find out more and keep up to date at: southwestwater.co.uk/advice-and-services/save-water/hosepipeban/ THE HEALTH of our rivers becomes even more paramount during...