Walkover on the River Gannel
On a crisp, sunny November morning, Matt and I set out in our waders, food-filled bags on our back, to follow the River Gannel along a six kilometre stretch, on the look for salmonid habitat and potential areas for river improvement works. While we try to stay on the...
Millbrook Community Workshop
On the 30th November we held a community catchment workshop in Millbrook to discuss the environmental issues and opportunities in the village. Millbrook has a rich and eclectic environmental history. Sat on the edge of the estuary, the village has long been prone to...
Salmon get new spawning grounds
The Westcountry Rivers Trust is creating new salmon spawning habitats by adding gravel to rivers in Devon and West Somerset. Funded by South West Water, as part of the National Environment Programme, the project aims to increase the number of salmon and trout by...
The River Buffs Project’s First Meeting
Winding its way through the landscape from Woodcock Hill to its confluence with the Tamar, the River Lyd makes its way into the lives of those who live along and enjoy this 15 mile stretch of beautiful Devonshire countryside. We are gathering together at Sydenham...
Grassland Weed Control Event
On the 19th October 2016 as part of our Upstream thinking project, we are holding a pesticide workshop in the Dart Catchment. Looking at alternative control methods & yard infrastructure for pesticide handling with the aim of preventing pesticides from entering...
Brent Island Family Fun Day
On Saturday the 17th of September Westcountry Rivers Trust attended the Brent Island Trust's family fun day. This event was on the back of their 25th anniversary event, again which was a huge success. We took along the education stand and got families Into the river...