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
Iconic fish making a recovery in the Lerryn
Last year as part of the South Cornwall River Improvement Project (SCRIP) a significant barrier to fish migration was...
Investing in our future – Rivers, Farming and Politics…
Our CEO, Dr Laurence Couldrick, gives his thoughts on a meeting with Scott Mann, MP for North Cornwall, WRT senior...
Climate change in the West Country
Today there is little doubt that human activities since the Industrial Revolution have been leading to a warming of...



