Working practices during COVID-19 at WRT
Please note, this is where you can find out our ongoing updates relating to COVID-19. Please check back regularly. Government COVID-19 Security Certificate - 17 June 2020 Scroll down for date-related information. WRT Covid-19 Risk Assessment - added 12 June 2020 WRT...
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Be a Plymouth River Keeper
PEOPLE across Plymouth are invited to channel the city’s pioneering spirit in an environmental project to enhance local streams and outdoor spaces.As World Environment Day approaches on Friday 5 June, Westcountry Rivers Trust (WRT) is, initially, calling...
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Our CSI River Keepers play an important role
By Lydia Deacon – Junior Evidence & Engagement Officer at Westcountry Rivers Trust COASTAL streams are predominant features within each of Cornwall AONB's areas and contribute to the coastline's well-known beauty, draining into picturesque fishing villages and...
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The human impact on trout genetics in small streams in Cornwall.
Our Head of Fisheries and River Management Bruce Stockley has co-authored a paper on the human impact on trout genetics in small streams in Cornwall.Talking about the research, he said: "This paper shows that, as always, the devil is in the detail. "Big...
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To support nature is to support people
LIKE many people looking for some light during the COVID-19 lockdown, we have loved seeing footage of dolphins swimming in rivers and goats making trips into town.We have also been sharing photos and films of glimpses of Springtime nature either from our gardens or on...
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At home work experience
Natasha Underwood lets us know how she adapting to her at home placement with us. As part of my University degree, I was looking forward to the start my placement with the Westcountry Rivers Trust (WRT). My aim had been to gain experience working within the...
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