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
From Design to Delivery: The Hidden Steps in Planning Nature-Based Solutions
When you see one of our river restoration projects taking shape - whether it's a new wetland habitat or natural flood...
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.