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Westcountry Rivers Trust
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We restore and protect the freshwater environments of the Westcountry for the benefit of people, wildlife and local economies
Standing at Lerryn, where quiet creeks inspired The Wind in the Willows, it's clear why rivers matter. Less than 24 hours left to reach our £8,000 Big Give target. Every donation helps local communities protect their rivers for future generations. Please support if you can:https://loom.ly/5t9Wus8
December 8, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Our rivers are home to incredible wildlife, like the European eel (Anguilla anguilla).

Until 9 Dec, every £ you donate to our Water Worth Working For campaign will be doubled, supporting community-led projects that restore rivers & help wildlife thrive: https://loom.ly/5t9Wus8

#Protectrivers
December 6, 2025 at 11:19 AM
📣 Sound on

This Christmas, support our Water Worth Working For campaign through @biggiveorg #ChristmasChallenge. Together, we can help communities protect these precious habitats.

If you can support us, please donate here: https://loom.ly/5t9Wus8

#ProtectOurRivers #ChristmasGiving
December 4, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Our Working with Water campaign for the Big Give’s #ChristmasChallenge is now live!

Your kindness can help our rivers thrive. If you feel able to give, donate here:https://loom.ly/5t9Wus8 🌿

#BigGive #RiverConservation #ProtectOurRivers #CommunityConservation
December 2, 2025 at 12:02 PM
🎣At WRT the summer = electric fishing season! An essential element of our work to protect and restore rivers in the Westcountry. Now through the autumn we are busy processing the data.

#westcountryrivers #fisheriesscience #riverrestoration #electricfishing #rivers #riverhealth
November 25, 2025 at 12:30 PM
🍂🌊Find your local stream, take a deep breath, and listen...🔊

There’s something grounding about sitting beside a river or stream in autumn, the crisp air and quiet trickle of flowing water. Spending time near water can help you reconnect with nature and boost your wellbeing.
#WRT #LoveYourRiver
November 23, 2025 at 8:50 AM
🌧️💪 Rain? Just part of the job!
We might be soaked, but spirits are high! Today’s fieldwork took us riverside - boots in mud, raindrops drumming on hoods, and the river flowing strong beside us.

Nature doesn’t stop when it rains - and neither do we.

#RainOrShine #RiverRestoration
November 18, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Tadpoles in November?

These little wrigglers were spotted on Dartmoor in a pond created for natural flood management under our RRC project. While they might overwinter, we think they’re more likely to become a winter snack for local wildlife!

#Dartmoor #Wildlife #NaturalFloodMangement #Devon
November 16, 2025 at 10:00 AM
🍂🌧️ Natural Flood Management in Action!

Our land advisors love seeing their projects come to life in the rain. Spotted here is the work we’re doing through the CROC (Climate Resilient Otter Catchment) project.

#NaturalFloodManagement#RiverOtter#Climate

November 15, 2025 at 4:21 PM