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.
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
River Improvements show great economic and environmental returns
In 2012 the Westcountry Rivers Trust won funding to deliver over £4 million of restoration work over three years on...
The battle against Invasive species
Invasive species have been hitting the headlines recently. One of the main problem species in the South-West is...
And ‘weir’ off on the Lerryn!!
The river Lerryn rises near East Taphouse and flows through the beautiful Boconnoc estate before flowing into the...