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
Glass Eel Citizen Science Project
The eel is a critically endangered species, more endangered than the snow leopard and the tiger. Bristol is one...
Guest blog: We need to work with nature, not against it
By Dominic Gogol, Water Policy Manager, WWF-UK Sadly once again, many parts of the UK were unable to enjoy the festive...
Upstream Thinking to Improve Water Quality
Upstream Thinking: South West Water’s approach to Catchment Management. A presentation made by WRT's Nick Paling at...