A wonderful World Rivers Day
VOLUNTEER citizen scientists have made this year’s World Rivers Day (WRD) extra special for us. Taking place on Sunday 25 September, the international event promotes the wonder of rivers worldwide and the importance of protecting them from issues such as climate...
The call to take back control for nature
ENGLAND’S new agricultural policy, the Environmental Land Management Scheme for agriculture (ELMS), is hardly out of the door before the Government suggests it’s reviewed as part of its latest growth proposals. Add to that the possible abolishment of environmental...
Balsam on the Tale 2022
Our teams headed out during the summer to manage Balsam along the River Tale. 24 June – Three volunteers covered an area from Tuck Mill to Cadhay Bridge. Disappointingly, the stretch through Escot Park had proliferated, although less than 10 plants overall were in...
Environmental changes at company inspires donation
PLYMOUTH-based financial management firm Inspire Wealth has donated the equivalent of savings made following changes to its working practices to Westcountry Rivers Trust. The firm of independent wealth advisers and discretionary fund managers has continued to support...
Wholescape assessment in Exe catchment
Our Director of Evidence & Impact Dr Nick Paling and Evidence and Engagement Officer Ian Townsend have co-authored a report with the South West Partnership for Environment & Economic Prosperity Project (SWEEP). The £4 million research programme has...
Monitoring salmon stocks in the River Teign
OUR fisheries team members Sam Baycock and George Stone have been joined this year on the River Teign by Mike Rego for The Moorlander to share how our electrofishing surveys as part of the River Teign Restoration Project help monitor salmon stocks. By Mike Rego August...