We restore and protect the freshwater environments of the Westcountry for the benefit of people, wildlife and local economies.
For 30 years, we have cared for the rivers, streams, lakes, wetlands and estuaries of Cornwall, Devon, Somerset and west Dorset. We work with people, businesses and the public sector to advance the understanding of freshwater habitats.
Our 2024 Impact Report
Discover even more about how our work in 2024 has restored and protected the region’s freshwater habitats.
We need healthy rivers. They give us so much – from our drinking water to space to unwind, from the wildlife they support to the food that we eat – we cannot live without them.
Latest News
Walking the River Exe: A new river story series
This summer we will be following the adventures of Arthur Fuest, as he makes his way along the River Exe. Check in...
ThinkGIS: Westcountry Rivers Trust helps diverse groups achieve consensus
One of the largest not-for-profit rivers trusts in the UK, the Westcountry Rivers Trust is driving the implementation...
Comment: Resilient catchment and communities
Dr Laurence Couldrick, CEO of Westcountry Rivers Trust, discusses catchment resilience There has been a lot of talk...