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
Taking Our Water Battery Work Across Europe: Water Grid Project Launch
Westcountry Rivers Trust (WRT) is leading a 22 strong partnership project from 13 European countries building on their...
Land team overview
At the Westcountry Rivers Trust (WRT), our Land Team plays a vital role in protecting and improving the health of the South West’s rivers by supporting farmers and landowners to manage their land more sustainably.
2025 Electrofishing season
The 2025 electrofishing season has come to a close and at Westcountry Rivers Trust we’ve been busy surveying across the summer