EA launches World Ocean Day resources for schools
Schools across England will mark World Ocean Day (WOD) next month (Tuesday, 8 June) by exploring the journey of plastic with the Environment Agency (EA). Our Preventing Plastic Pollution colleagues are inviting primary and secondary schools to view a series of online...
Deaf Awareness Week – Jenny’s story.
Hi, I’m Jenny (she/her), Evidence and Engagement Officer at Westcountry Rivers Trust and a member of our Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity Team. I’ve always had a strong connection to nature and the outdoors and particularly loved animals when I was growing up, so I...
Canoe clean-up helps to prevent plastic pollution in the River Tamar
In April, we took to the River Tamar with Duchy College students to clean a five mile stretch between Calstock and Morwellham Quay of plastic rubbish. Organised by students on the Level 3 Diploma in Sport and Physical Activity (Outdoor), we supported them as part of...
Salmon and trout on the De Lank
TROUT in a tributary of the River Camel could receive special protection according to our research. We have been working with partners through the UK and EU-funded Water for Growth project to improve the situation for salmon and trout on the river since 2017. Two...
‘FIP’ing marvelous
This winter and spring, we have been delivering Fisheries Improvement Projects (FIP) funded by the Environment Agency on the lower River Carey and Deer tributaries of the Tamar. These enhancement works have included shade management, which helps to increase primary...
Working Hard Towards A Brighter Future For Salmon & Trout In The Tamar…
Thanks to John Frazer from Tamar Valley Vibe for writing the article below and sharing in the April publication. Far upstream from the most populated parts of the Tamar, vital conservation work is underway with implications and influencing factors extending far beyond...