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 rivers and big...
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...
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...
Thousands of trees planted to support water quality
THOUSANDS of trees have been planted by volunteers near Roadford Lake, Devon, as part of our collaboration between environmental charities and businesses to improve water quality and habitat. South West Water (SWW) provided the land for the trees’ new home and on...
Annual Fly Fair Attracts Over 200 People to Roadford
The eighth South West Fly Fair got the Trout fishing season off with a bang on Saturday 29 February as fly fishermen from all over the region attended the annual show, held at Roadford Lake and hosted by South West Lakes Trust.The show is always a great...
Catchment Based Approach Triples Investment
The 2018-19 CaBA Benefits Report is now live. Click this link to find out more and download the report. The Catchment Based Approach (CaBA), the initiative to drive collaborative water management across England, has published its annual report that includes a summary...