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Westcountry Rivers Trust @westcountryrt.bsky.social · 22h

Why Are Different Sediment Sizes in Rivers So Important? 🪨

From tiny clay particles to chunky cobbles, rivers carry a mix of sediment sizes, and that’s a very good thing!

Diverse sediment = a healthy river!

#RiverScience #SedimentMatters #EcoHydrology #WatershedWisdom #AquaticEcosystems

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Westcountry Rivers Trust @westcountryrt.bsky.social · 1d

Pretty but harmful - Himalayan balsam is an invasive species spreading fast along our rivers. WRT is working with volunteers to remove balsam and restore healthy, native river habitats. Spot some? Pull it up or join a local balsam bash!

#InvasiveSpecies #HimalayanBalsam #RiverRestoration

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Westcountry Rivers Trust @westcountryrt.bsky.social · 1d

💼 Join Our Team!

We’re looking for a Project Finance Administrator to support our growing team.

Find out more about the role here: https://loom.ly/lPxLDYs

#Hiring #ProjectFinance #FinanceJobs #EnvironmentalCareers #JoinOurTeam

Westcountry Rivers Trust @westcountryrt.bsky.social · 4d

We’re thrilled to kick off #WaterGrid, our new €8m, 4-year Horizon Europe project! 🌍
22 partners | 13 countries | 5 demo sites
We’re developing “Smart Water Grids” to boost resilience to droughts & floods — nature + tech for healthier rivers.

Westcountry Rivers Trust @westcountryrt.bsky.social · 5d

As it's the official 'Dam Removal Day' we thought it was worth resharing the post recent removal we did!

We’re extremely pleased to share that we have successfully removed Chipley Mill Weir as part of the Lemon Partnership Project to Improve Passage (PPIP).

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Westcountry Rivers Trust @westcountryrt.bsky.social · 7d

🐸 Spot the frog?
Autumn’s a busy time for frogs as they feast on insects, slugs, and worms to fuel up before winter hibernation. Healthy rivers, ponds, and wetlands mean happy frogs — another reason to protect these vital habitats.

#FrogSeason #AutumnWildlife #NatureInAutumn

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Westcountry Rivers Trust @westcountryrt.bsky.social · 7d

Join WRT’s Head of Fisheries and Ecology, Olivia, at the Dartmoor Society’s Day of Talks as they explore the rivers of Dartmoor.

To learn more, please see the Dartmoor Society website: www.dartmoorsociety.com/events

#Dartmoor #Rivers #RiverConservation #FreshwaterEcology

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Westcountry Rivers Trust @westcountryrt.bsky.social · 8d

Every river is different, and even along one section of river there can be a variety of needs. Careful, considered management ensures rivers stay healthy for both people and wildlife.

#RiverManagement #LeakyDams #WildlifeHabitat #FloodManagement #HabitatRestoration

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Westcountry Rivers Trust @westcountryrt.bsky.social · 9d

We hope you can escape the showers this weekend and enjoy a lovely autumn walk. If you are near Golitha Falls, you can visit our information board to learn how the #WaterforGrowth project helped increase migratory fish in the River Fowey.

#AutumnWalks #RiverFowey #FishMigration #NatureWalks

Westcountry Rivers Trust @westcountryrt.bsky.social · 12d

There seems to be loads of acorns around this year, this is because Oak trees are having something called a mast year.

The idea is to overwhelm seed predators like squirrels and mice by producing more acorns than they can possibly eat, meaning that more are left to grow into future oak trees 🌱

Westcountry Rivers Trust @westcountryrt.bsky.social · 12d

Trail cam footage for the CROC project new Natural Flood Management interventions in the river Otter catchment was deer-ly improved by this early morning prankster!

#ClimateResilientOtterCatchment #pun #deer #trailcamera #trailcam #westcountryriverstrust #westcountry #rivers @naturespy

Westcountry Rivers Trust @westcountryrt.bsky.social · 13d

Upstream Thinking: Winner of the Biodiversity Feature Award - Water Management.

We are honoured to be recognised for improving water quality, restoring habitats, and building resilience across the Westcountry’s river catchments alongside our amazing partners on the #UpstreamThinkingProject.

Westcountry Rivers Trust @westcountryrt.bsky.social · 17d

Farming in today’s climate? We want to hear from you!

Help shape the future of farm water resilience and the role of ponds as water sources by taking part in our online survey today - https://loom.ly/KZ565l4

#WaterResilience #FarmWaterResilience #WaterNetGain #NFM

Westcountry Rivers Trust @westcountryrt.bsky.social · 19d

It's beginning to look a lot like ...Autumn?🍂

Here are some pictures of some fascinating fungi that some of our staff have spotted whilst being out and about this week🍄

These organisms play a vital role in helping to maintain healthy soils and supporting overall ecosystem balance.

Westcountry Rivers Trust @westcountryrt.bsky.social · 19d

Tomorrow is the last day of the #BigRiverWatch, so if you have a free 15 minutes head down to your local river or stream to see what you can record about river health.

Don't forget to download the free app via your app store before you go.

#BigRiverWatch #Riverhealth #Pollution #Wildlife

Westcountry Rivers Trust @westcountryrt.bsky.social · 20d

Getting Weir-y of your current role? Have a look at our new job vacancy for an Exe Catchment Fisheries Officer 🐟
Follow the link below for more information and to apply!
https://loom.ly/dK2ejek

#ConservationCareer #JobVacancy #ConservationCharity #RiverConservation #ConservationMatters

Westcountry Rivers Trust @westcountryrt.bsky.social · 21d

Sneak preview👀
Our newsletter has updates on our work, river information, activities, events, and how you can help protect our waterways.
Signup now via link in bio
Coming up this month: Discussion our 2025 electrofishing season 🎣
#westcountryriverstrust #fisheriesmanagement #riverrestoration

Westcountry Rivers Trust @westcountryrt.bsky.social · 24d

We’re extremely pleased to share that we have successfully removed Chipley Mill Weir as part of the Lemon Partnership Project to Improve Passage (PPIP).

You can read more about how the weir was removed and the rest of the Lemon PPIP work in our next newsletter (sign up via the link in our bio).

Westcountry Rivers Trust @westcountryrt.bsky.social · 24d

We’re excited to be at Salmon Run 2025 tomorrow!

Join us to celebrate Atlantic Salmon and our rivers! 📷 Jenny Steer

#SalmonRun2025 #RiverExe #AtlanticSalmon #Conservation #TheRiversTrust

Westcountry Rivers Trust @westcountryrt.bsky.social · 25d

👀 How’s your local river looking?

🦦 Spotted wildlife or pollution?

Take part in the FREE Big River Watch survey (19–25 Sept) with @theriverstrust. 🌊

Your observations help build a UK & Ireland-wide picture of river health.

📲 Download “Big River Watch” in your app store!

#BigRiverWatch

Westcountry Rivers Trust @westcountryrt.bsky.social · 26d

A new ‘Rivers at Risk’ report from Campaign for National Parks, in partnership with the Rivers Trust, reveals that 57% of rivers in National Parks fail to meet good ecological status.

This is not only a national concern, but is affecting our west country rivers too.

#Riverhealth #Nationalparks

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Westcountry Rivers Trust @westcountryrt.bsky.social · 27d

What are consents and why do we need them?

#SustainableDevelopment #EnvironmentalManagement #ClimateResilience #NaturalFloodManagement #Infrastructure #CommunityEngagement #NetZero

Westcountry Rivers Trust @westcountryrt.bsky.social · 28d

To protect & celebrate the River Axe, we need your insights! 🌊

If you live, work, farm, or own land in the catchment, share how you engage with the river.

Take our 10–15 min survey & help shape its future: https://loom.ly/oqV7PYw

#RiverAxe #BlackdownHills #Heritage

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Westcountry Rivers Trust @westcountryrt.bsky.social · Sep 12

One Week to Go: Salmon Run 2025!

WRT’s Dan will run the 43-mile ultra from Exmouth to Dulverton, mirroring the journey of endangered Atlantic salmon. He’s fundraising to support our work protecting this precious species.

💙 Support here: https://loom.ly/VhQN35c

#SalmonRun2025

Westcountry Rivers Trust @westcountryrt.bsky.social · Sep 9

The Salmon Run podcast is live, created by Exe Tidelines and featuring WRT’s Dan Osmond. Explore how runners and Atlantic Salmon navigate endurance, climate and survival. Ahead of the Salmon Run event on 20 Sept, listen here: https://on.soundcloud.com/QA1LOAVL1fMLamks79