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
High-profile coverage for river health
This week is shaping up to be one of the most prominent of the year so far for high-profile river health media...
2024 Marks the 30th Anniversary of Westcountry Rivers Trust
FOR 30 years, the Westcountry Rivers Trust (WRT) has been showing the freshwater environments of Cornwall love by...
Banning bonuses for water company bosses
On 12 February, the Government responded to media coverage about water bosses being banned from receiving bonuses if...