Restoring Europe’s Lakes 

Westcountry Rivers Trust is proud to be part of EUROLakes – a pan-European initiative to protect and restore natural lake ecosystems through nature-based solutions, science, and community. 

About the project 

A science-led mission for Europe’s lakes 

Launched in September 2024 under the EU’s Horizon Europe Mission Ocean and Waters programme, EUROLakes brings together 13 partners from seven countries with a shared goal: to transform how lakes are restored and protected across Europe.

Launched in September 2024 under the EU’s Horizon Europe Mission Ocean and Waters programme, EUROLakes brings together 13 partners from seven countries with a shared goal: to transform how lakes are restored and protected across Europe.

Why it matters 

Lakes are essential – and under threat 

Lakes provide critical resources to human health, biodiversity, and the wider economy. Restoring them is one of an impactful action we can take for both people and the planet. 

Our role in EUROLakes 

WRT brings expertise in community engagement and stakeholder collaboration to the heart of EUROLakes, helping local voices shape how lakes are restored. 

Communities of Practice 

Restoring lakes is a community effort  

A Community of Practice (CoP) is an informal group where people come together to share ideas and make decisions about the things they care about. WRT is working with project partners to establish and support CoPs at all three demo lake sites. 

Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA). Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.