WESTCOUNTRY RIVERS TRUST Westcountry Rivers Trust | Bringing Rivers to Life. Bringing Rivers to Life. Donate to help your local river. We care for your rivers, streams, brooks, estuaries and wetlands in the Westcountry. Established in 1994, our charity preserves, protects, develops and improves the region’s water environments to inspire the understanding and valuing TEAM | WESTCOUNTRY RIVERS TRUST Evidence & Engagement Team Manager. With a background in ecology and environmental management, Lucy’s main interests lie in spatial planning and the development of payments for ecosystem services schemes. Lucy’s specialisms include data analysis, visualisation and communications. She is also a project manager.

STRATEGIC EXE WEIRS

Strategic Exe Weirs aims to improve migratory access for native fish species by delivering bespoke fish passage projects at multiple sites. It is the goal of each project to enable free migration in wider flow windows to counter the effects of climate change on river flows, and help enhance the wider ecological health of the River Exe. SOILS AND NATURAL FLOOD MANAGEMENT Westcountry Rivers Trust is an environmental charity (Charity no. 1135007, Company no. 06545646). Established in 1995 it aims to preserve, protect, develop and improve the region’s watercourses, while educating people about the value of this natural resource. TAMAR WATER STEWARDSHIP BUSINESS BOARD The current membership of the Tamar Water Stewardship Business Board includes ABP, Kepak, Premier Foods, Saputo Dairy UK, Arla, and South West Water. We operate as a technical secretariat, providing local input, technical knowledge and practical experience. Created in 2017, the TWSBB is raising greater awareness among key stakeholders to grow BECOMING A CITIZEN SCIENTIST Becoming a Citizen Scientist. Feb 5, 2016. My latest venture into the world of fieldwork was signing up to the Westcountry Rivers Trust’s ‘Citizen Science’ scheme. After filling in a quick form on the Westcountry Rivers Trust website and receiving my login details, I became part of a team of freshwater monitors who are taking the time

to

WESTCOUNTRY CSI LEAFLET Welcome! Westcountry CSI is a growing community of citizen scientists taking a closer look at our local rivers across Somerset, Dorset,

Devon and Cornwall.

WESTCOUNTRY CSI: CITIZEN SCIENCE INVESTIGATIONS Deciding when and where to sample can be tricky –this training pack includes some useful resources to help with this decision. Use these resources alongside ZTraining Pack 1: Experimental MEET THE TEAM: HAZEL KENDALL At the time the Trust was based in Launceston and had a staff of about 12 people. Since then my job has entailed a number of projects, activities and subjects; from Environmental Education, Invasive Species Control, Eel Research, delivery of Farm Advice and grant funding, Biological monitoring inc. Electro fishing and Invertebrates,

Catchment

WESTCOUNTRY CSI: CITIZEN SCIENCE INVESTIGATIONS Cartographer is the website all our citizen science data is uploaded to. It’s easy to use, and can be accessed from your PC or from your phone while you’re out and about. WESTCOUNTRY RIVERS TRUST Westcountry Rivers Trust | Bringing Rivers to Life. Bringing Rivers to Life. Donate to help your local river. We care for your rivers, streams, brooks, estuaries and wetlands in the Westcountry. Established in 1994, our charity preserves, protects, develops and improves the region’s water environments to inspire the understanding and valuing TEAM | WESTCOUNTRY RIVERS TRUST Evidence & Engagement Team Manager. With a background in ecology and environmental management, Lucy’s main interests lie in spatial planning and the development of payments for ecosystem services schemes. Lucy’s specialisms include data analysis, visualisation and communications. She is also a project manager.

STRATEGIC EXE WEIRS

Strategic Exe Weirs aims to improve migratory access for native fish species by delivering bespoke fish passage projects at multiple sites. It is the goal of each project to enable free migration in wider flow windows to counter the effects of climate change on river flows, and help enhance the wider ecological health of the River Exe. SOILS AND NATURAL FLOOD MANAGEMENT Westcountry Rivers Trust is an environmental charity (Charity no. 1135007, Company no. 06545646). Established in 1995 it aims to preserve, protect, develop and improve the region’s watercourses, while educating people about the value of this natural resource. TAMAR WATER STEWARDSHIP BUSINESS BOARD The current membership of the Tamar Water Stewardship Business Board includes ABP, Kepak, Premier Foods, Saputo Dairy UK, Arla, and South West Water. We operate as a technical secretariat, providing local input, technical knowledge and practical experience. Created in 2017, the TWSBB is raising greater awareness among key stakeholders to grow BECOMING A CITIZEN SCIENTIST Becoming a Citizen Scientist. Feb 5, 2016. My latest venture into the world of fieldwork was signing up to the Westcountry Rivers Trust’s ‘Citizen Science’ scheme. After filling in a quick form on the Westcountry Rivers Trust website and receiving my login details, I became part of a team of freshwater monitors who are taking the time

to

WESTCOUNTRY CSI LEAFLET Welcome! Westcountry CSI is a growing community of citizen scientists taking a closer look at our local rivers across Somerset, Dorset,

Devon and Cornwall.

WESTCOUNTRY CSI: CITIZEN SCIENCE INVESTIGATIONS Deciding when and where to sample can be tricky –this training pack includes some useful resources to help with this decision. Use these resources alongside ZTraining Pack 1: Experimental MEET THE TEAM: HAZEL KENDALL At the time the Trust was based in Launceston and had a staff of about 12 people. Since then my job has entailed a number of projects, activities and subjects; from Environmental Education, Invasive Species Control, Eel Research, delivery of Farm Advice and grant funding, Biological monitoring inc. Electro fishing and Invertebrates,

Catchment

WESTCOUNTRY CSI: CITIZEN SCIENCE INVESTIGATIONS Cartographer is the website all our citizen science data is uploaded to. It’s easy to use, and can be accessed from your PC or from your phone while you’re out and about.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

The media spotlight on plastic pollution in recent years has translated into an urgent call for action by the public, policy makers and industry. While the ubiquity of microplastic pollution within marine ecosystems is widely recognised (Law and Thompson, 2014), less attention has focussed on plastic materials transported from rural catchment sources to rivers (Windsor et al., 2019). WORKING TOGETHER FOR WATER QUALITY Working together for water quality. Exeter-based South West Water (SWW) supplies drinking water and waste water services to 1.8 million customers in Devon and Cornwall. In our latest Tamar Water Stewardship Business Board (TWSBB) blog, Perry Hobbs, Head of Environment at South West Water (SWW) tells us more about how being a part of the TWSBB

WESTCOUNTRY CSI

Our Westcountry CSI aims are: To educate and engage people with the water environment. To produce data that can be used to target work and identify degrading water bodies. To spot pollution events which can be dealt with as quickly as possible. To create a network of catchment communities that are invested in their local environment. DEVON & CORNWALL SOIL ALLIANCE The Devon and Cornwall Soils Alliance (DCSA) launched on 3 June, 2019. The aim of the alliance is to build capacity and capability in soils advice across Devon and Cornwall. Our soils are in a perilous state with more than 40% of soils degraded. Coupled with this, the accuracy, quality and consistency of advice across Devon and Cornwall is

UPSTREAM THINKING

The main driver in this project is the improvement of raw water quality. The Westcountry Rivers Trust investigated five key catchments across Devon and Cornwall to identify priority areas for protection of water courses, to restore water quality. These areas; The Upper Fowey, Roadford, Wimbleball, The Tamar (north of the A30) and Upper Tamar BECOMING A CITIZEN SCIENTIST Becoming a Citizen Scientist. Feb 5, 2016. My latest venture into the world of fieldwork was signing up to the Westcountry Rivers Trust’s ‘Citizen Science’ scheme. After filling in a quick form on the Westcountry Rivers Trust website and receiving my login details, I became part of a team of freshwater monitors who are taking the time

to

UPSTREAM THINKING 3

Upstream Thinking 3. Innovation for conservation. UST 2. Following the success of Upstream Thinking 1 (2010-2015) and Upstream Thinking 2 (2015-2020), we are continuing our work with South West Water to deliver the third phase of the Upstream Thinking (UST) initiative, running from 2020 to 2025. The collaborative efforts between our

partners

PPP & WESTCOUNTRY CSI LITTER PICK A drop-in litter pick for visitors and locals enjoying the river in Launceston. It will include opportunities for people to do their own litter pick and learn about river life. THE BUSINESS BOARD BLOG Welcome to our Tamar Water Stewardship Business Board (TWSBB) Blog. We will be sharing updates from the companies supporting our Westcountry water environments here along with our latest news. If you’d like to find out how your business can help our work and take care of the natural world we all rely on, email me at hazel@wrt.org.uk for a chat. FARM PLASTIC RECYCLING The FWAG Southwest Farm Plastic Recycling Scheme began in 2004 and has taken place annually ever since. The scheme provides farmers with a responsible, environmentally sound way to recycle plastic, preventing it from going to landfill. The scheme is WESTCOUNTRY RIVERS TRUST Westcountry Rivers Trust | Bringing Rivers to Life. Bringing Rivers to Life. Donate to help your local river. We care for your rivers, streams, brooks, estuaries and wetlands in the Westcountry. Established in 1994, our charity preserves, protects, develops and improves the region’s water environments to inspire the understanding and valuing TEAM | WESTCOUNTRY RIVERS TRUST Evidence & Engagement Team Manager. With a background in ecology and environmental management, Lucy’s main interests lie in spatial planning and the development of payments for ecosystem services schemes. Lucy’s specialisms include data analysis, visualisation and communications. She is also a project manager.

STRATEGIC EXE WEIRS

Strategic Exe Weirs aims to improve migratory access for native fish species by delivering bespoke fish passage projects at multiple sites. It is the goal of each project to enable free migration in wider flow windows to counter the effects of climate change on river flows, and help enhance the wider ecological health of the River Exe.

WESTCOUNTRY CSI

Our Westcountry CSI aims are: To educate and engage people with the water environment. To produce data that can be used to target work and identify degrading water bodies. To spot pollution events which can be dealt with as quickly as possible. To create a network of catchment communities that are invested in their local environment. SOILS AND NATURAL FLOOD MANAGEMENT Westcountry Rivers Trust is an environmental charity (Charity no. 1135007, Company no. 06545646). Established in 1995 it aims to preserve, protect, develop and improve the region’s watercourses, while educating people about the value of this natural resource. DEVON & CORNWALL SOIL ALLIANCE The Devon and Cornwall Soils Alliance (DCSA) launched on 3 June, 2019. The aim of the alliance is to build capacity and capability in soils advice across Devon and Cornwall. Our soils are in a perilous state with more than 40% of soils degraded. Coupled with this, the accuracy, quality and consistency of advice across Devon and Cornwall is TAMAR WATER STEWARDSHIP BUSINESS BOARD The current membership of the Tamar Water Stewardship Business Board includes ABP, Kepak, Premier Foods, Saputo Dairy UK, Arla, and South West Water. We operate as a technical secretariat, providing local input, technical knowledge and practical experience. Created in 2017, the TWSBB is raising greater awareness among key stakeholders to grow

RIVER LYNHER

Stara Woods. A babbling brook cascades it way through the beautiful Stara Woods to join the River Lynher. You can start a walk at the old granite clapper bridge to discover the wonderful flora, fauna and wildlife, including the otter, to be found in the woodlands. You never know, one day you could see our very own mascot Dylan the otter out

and about.

BECOMING A CITIZEN SCIENTIST Becoming a Citizen Scientist. Feb 5, 2016. My latest venture into the world of fieldwork was signing up to the Westcountry Rivers Trust’s ‘Citizen Science’ scheme. After filling in a quick form on the Westcountry Rivers Trust website and receiving my login details, I became part of a team of freshwater monitors who are taking the time

to

MEET THE TEAM: HAZEL KENDALL Hi this sound interesting.first visit to the site. I enjoyed watching some of the films. Particurarly the Animations. I am a film producer and distributor working with University students in Cornwall and Devon and I want to make a short film about farming and water courses, around managing run offs etc. in North Devon. WESTCOUNTRY RIVERS TRUST Westcountry Rivers Trust | Bringing Rivers to Life. Bringing Rivers to Life. Donate to help your local river. We care for your rivers, streams, brooks, estuaries and wetlands in the Westcountry. Established in 1994, our charity preserves, protects, develops and improves the region’s water environments to inspire the understanding and valuing TEAM | WESTCOUNTRY RIVERS TRUST Evidence & Engagement Team Manager. With a background in ecology and environmental management, Lucy’s main interests lie in spatial planning and the development of payments for ecosystem services schemes. Lucy’s specialisms include data analysis, visualisation and communications. She is also a project manager.

STRATEGIC EXE WEIRS

Strategic Exe Weirs aims to improve migratory access for native fish species by delivering bespoke fish passage projects at multiple sites. It is the goal of each project to enable free migration in wider flow windows to counter the effects of climate change on river flows, and help enhance the wider ecological health of the River Exe.

WESTCOUNTRY CSI

Our Westcountry CSI aims are: To educate and engage people with the water environment. To produce data that can be used to target work and identify degrading water bodies. To spot pollution events which can be dealt with as quickly as possible. To create a network of catchment communities that are invested in their local environment. SOILS AND NATURAL FLOOD MANAGEMENT Westcountry Rivers Trust is an environmental charity (Charity no. 1135007, Company no. 06545646). Established in 1995 it aims to preserve, protect, develop and improve the region’s watercourses, while educating people about the value of this natural resource. DEVON & CORNWALL SOIL ALLIANCE The Devon and Cornwall Soils Alliance (DCSA) launched on 3 June, 2019. The aim of the alliance is to build capacity and capability in soils advice across Devon and Cornwall. Our soils are in a perilous state with more than 40% of soils degraded. Coupled with this, the accuracy, quality and consistency of advice across Devon and Cornwall is TAMAR WATER STEWARDSHIP BUSINESS BOARD The current membership of the Tamar Water Stewardship Business Board includes ABP, Kepak, Premier Foods, Saputo Dairy UK, Arla, and South West Water. We operate as a technical secretariat, providing local input, technical knowledge and practical experience. Created in 2017, the TWSBB is raising greater awareness among key stakeholders to grow

RIVER LYNHER

Stara Woods. A babbling brook cascades it way through the beautiful Stara Woods to join the River Lynher. You can start a walk at the old granite clapper bridge to discover the wonderful flora, fauna and wildlife, including the otter, to be found in the woodlands. You never know, one day you could see our very own mascot Dylan the otter out

and about.

BECOMING A CITIZEN SCIENTIST Becoming a Citizen Scientist. Feb 5, 2016. My latest venture into the world of fieldwork was signing up to the Westcountry Rivers Trust’s ‘Citizen Science’ scheme. After filling in a quick form on the Westcountry Rivers Trust website and receiving my login details, I became part of a team of freshwater monitors who are taking the time

to

MEET THE TEAM: HAZEL KENDALL Hi this sound interesting.first visit to the site. I enjoyed watching some of the films. Particurarly the Animations. I am a film producer and distributor working with University students in Cornwall and Devon and I want to make a short film about farming and water courses, around managing run offs etc. in North Devon. WORKING TOGETHER FOR WATER QUALITY Working together for water quality. Exeter-based South West Water (SWW) supplies drinking water and waste water services to 1.8 million customers in Devon and Cornwall. In our latest Tamar Water Stewardship Business Board (TWSBB) blog, Perry Hobbs, Head of Environment at South West Water (SWW) tells us more about how being a part of the TWSBB

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

The media spotlight on plastic pollution in recent years has translated into an urgent call for action by the public, policy makers and industry. While the ubiquity of microplastic pollution within marine ecosystems is widely recognised (Law and Thompson, 2014), less attention has focussed on plastic materials transported from rural catchment sources to rivers (Windsor et al., 2019). RIVER FORM & FUNCTION ‘River Landscapes’ Storymap. In the Westcountry it is primarily rivers that have shaped the landscape around us. Head to our ‘River Landscapes’ Storymap by clicking on the image to explore the processes and landforms of our region’s river catchments, focussing on a case study from the River Exe.

RIVER STORIES

Westcountry Rivers Trust is an environmental charity (Charity no. 1135007, Company no. 06545646). Established in 1995 it aims to preserve, protect, develop and improve the region’s watercourses, while educating people about the value of this natural resource. 98 DAYS TO HELP THE RIVER TAMAR We are calling for people who live, work or simply love the River Tamar to help prevent single-use plastic (SUP) entering the river this

summer.

UST 3 FARM ADVISORS

Wendy has a background in agri-environment advice alongside a variety of practical farming experience. She is particularly passionate about producing healthy food for the community with good soil health at the heart of the system – you may well see her with a spade in her hand in a field near you soon.

ON-FARM SOC PROJECT

Westcountry Rivers Trust is an environmental charity (Charity no. 1135007, Company no. 06545646). Established in 1995 it aims to preserve, protect, develop and improve the region’s watercourses, while educating people about the value of this natural resource. WESTCOUNTRY ANGLING PASSPORT Under the Westcountry Angling Passport Scheme we have developed a series of introductory iGillie films. iGhillie instructional film clips are unique in that they allow prospective anglers to get a feel for fishing a beat from their home. The clips also lead the angler through how best to approach the beat in question, the best techniques to use and the main areas to concentrate on. RIVER EXE | WESTCOUNTRY RIVERS TRUST The name “Exe” is thought to stem from the Latin take on the Brittonic word ‘isca.’. This translates either as ‘water’ or ‘abounding in fish’. The Exe is known for its salmon population. Back in 1924, a staggering 61 1/4 pound salmon was caught in the river. Edit Touch Share Fullscreen. Touch image. PPP & WESTCOUNTRY CSI LITTER PICK A drop-in litter pick for visitors and locals enjoying the river in Launceston. It will include opportunities for people to do their own litter pick and learn about river life. WESTCOUNTRY RIVERS TRUST Westcountry Rivers Trust | Bringing Rivers to Life. Bringing Rivers to Life. Donate to help your local river. We care for your rivers, streams, brooks, estuaries and wetlands in the Westcountry. Established in 1994, our charity preserves, protects, develops and improves the region’s water environments to inspire the understanding and valuing TEAM | WESTCOUNTRY RIVERS TRUST Evidence & Engagement Team Manager. With a background in ecology and environmental management, Lucy’s main interests lie in spatial planning and the development of payments for ecosystem services schemes. Lucy’s specialisms include data analysis, visualisation and communications. She is also a project manager.

STRATEGIC EXE WEIRS

Strategic Exe Weirs aims to improve migratory access for native fish species by delivering bespoke fish passage projects at multiple sites. It is the goal of each project to enable free migration in wider flow windows to counter the effects of climate change on river flows, and help enhance the wider ecological health of the River Exe.

WESTCOUNTRY CSI

Our Westcountry CSI aims are: To educate and engage people with the water environment. To produce data that can be used to target work and identify degrading water bodies. To spot pollution events which can be dealt with as quickly as possible. To create a network of catchment communities that are invested in their local environment. SOILS AND NATURAL FLOOD MANAGEMENT Westcountry Rivers Trust is an environmental charity (Charity no. 1135007, Company no. 06545646). Established in 1995 it aims to preserve, protect, develop and improve the region’s watercourses, while educating people about the value of this natural resource. DEVON & CORNWALL SOIL ALLIANCE The Devon and Cornwall Soils Alliance (DCSA) launched on 3 June, 2019. The aim of the alliance is to build capacity and capability in soils advice across Devon and Cornwall. Our soils are in a perilous state with more than 40% of soils degraded. Coupled with this, the accuracy, quality and consistency of advice across Devon and Cornwall is BECOMING A CITIZEN SCIENTIST Becoming a Citizen Scientist. Feb 5, 2016. My latest venture into the world of fieldwork was signing up to the Westcountry Rivers Trust’s ‘Citizen Science’ scheme. After filling in a quick form on the Westcountry Rivers Trust website and receiving my login details, I became part of a team of freshwater monitors who are taking the time

to

WESTCOUNTRY CSI: CITIZEN SCIENCE INVESTIGATIONS Deciding when and where to sample can be tricky –this training pack includes some useful resources to help with this decision. Use these resources alongside ZTraining Pack 1: Experimental WESTCOUNTRY CSI: CITIZEN SCIENCE INVESTIGATIONS Cartographer is the website all our citizen science data is uploaded to. It’s easy to use, and can be accessed from your PC or from your phone while you’re out and about. MEET THE TEAM: HAZEL KENDALL At the time the Trust was based in Launceston and had a staff of about 12 people. Since then my job has entailed a number of projects, activities and subjects; from Environmental Education, Invasive Species Control, Eel Research, delivery of Farm Advice and grant funding, Biological monitoring inc. Electro fishing and Invertebrates,

Catchment

WESTCOUNTRY RIVERS TRUST Westcountry Rivers Trust | Bringing Rivers to Life. Bringing Rivers to Life. Donate to help your local river. We care for your rivers, streams, brooks, estuaries and wetlands in the Westcountry. Established in 1994, our charity preserves, protects, develops and improves the region’s water environments to inspire the understanding and valuing TEAM | WESTCOUNTRY RIVERS TRUST Evidence & Engagement Team Manager. With a background in ecology and environmental management, Lucy’s main interests lie in spatial planning and the development of payments for ecosystem services schemes. Lucy’s specialisms include data analysis, visualisation and communications. She is also a project manager.

STRATEGIC EXE WEIRS

Strategic Exe Weirs aims to improve migratory access for native fish species by delivering bespoke fish passage projects at multiple sites. It is the goal of each project to enable free migration in wider flow windows to counter the effects of climate change on river flows, and help enhance the wider ecological health of the River Exe.

WESTCOUNTRY CSI

Our Westcountry CSI aims are: To educate and engage people with the water environment. To produce data that can be used to target work and identify degrading water bodies. To spot pollution events which can be dealt with as quickly as possible. To create a network of catchment communities that are invested in their local environment. SOILS AND NATURAL FLOOD MANAGEMENT Westcountry Rivers Trust is an environmental charity (Charity no. 1135007, Company no. 06545646). Established in 1995 it aims to preserve, protect, develop and improve the region’s watercourses, while educating people about the value of this natural resource. DEVON & CORNWALL SOIL ALLIANCE The Devon and Cornwall Soils Alliance (DCSA) launched on 3 June, 2019. The aim of the alliance is to build capacity and capability in soils advice across Devon and Cornwall. Our soils are in a perilous state with more than 40% of soils degraded. Coupled with this, the accuracy, quality and consistency of advice across Devon and Cornwall is BECOMING A CITIZEN SCIENTIST Becoming a Citizen Scientist. Feb 5, 2016. My latest venture into the world of fieldwork was signing up to the Westcountry Rivers Trust’s ‘Citizen Science’ scheme. After filling in a quick form on the Westcountry Rivers Trust website and receiving my login details, I became part of a team of freshwater monitors who are taking the time

to

WESTCOUNTRY CSI: CITIZEN SCIENCE INVESTIGATIONS Deciding when and where to sample can be tricky –this training pack includes some useful resources to help with this decision. Use these resources alongside ZTraining Pack 1: Experimental WESTCOUNTRY CSI: CITIZEN SCIENCE INVESTIGATIONS Cartographer is the website all our citizen science data is uploaded to. It’s easy to use, and can be accessed from your PC or from your phone while you’re out and about. MEET THE TEAM: HAZEL KENDALL At the time the Trust was based in Launceston and had a staff of about 12 people. Since then my job has entailed a number of projects, activities and subjects; from Environmental Education, Invasive Species Control, Eel Research, delivery of Farm Advice and grant funding, Biological monitoring inc. Electro fishing and Invertebrates,

Catchment

WATER QUALITY

Water Quality. Rivers bring water to life – but too often they are compromised by poor water quality. Healthy rivers with good water quality are able to support a rich wildlife community, feed clean water into our water treatment works and create stunning scenery for us all to enjoy. So, here at the Westcountry Rivers Trust, we are on a 98 DAYS TO HELP THE RIVER TAMAR We are calling for people who live, work or simply love the River Tamar to help prevent single-use plastic (SUP) entering the river this

summer.

BECOMING A CITIZEN SCIENTIST Becoming a Citizen Scientist. Feb 5, 2016. My latest venture into the world of fieldwork was signing up to the Westcountry Rivers Trust’s ‘Citizen Science’ scheme. After filling in a quick form on the Westcountry Rivers Trust website and receiving my login details, I became part of a team of freshwater monitors who are taking the time

to

PPP & WESTCOUNTRY CSI LITTER PICK A drop-in litter pick for visitors and locals enjoying the river in Launceston. It will include opportunities for people to do their own litter pick and learn about river life.

UPSTREAM THINKING

South West Water in collaboration with a group of regional conservation charities including the Westcountry Rivers Trust, the Wildlife Trusts of Devon and Cornwall and The Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group, launched one of the largest and most innovative conservation projects in the UK, called the ‘Upstream Thinking Initiative’ which will delivered over £9 million worth of strategic

RIVER LYNHER

Stara Woods. A babbling brook cascades it way through the beautiful Stara Woods to join the River Lynher. You can start a walk at the old granite clapper bridge to discover the wonderful flora, fauna and wildlife, including the otter, to be found in the woodlands. You never know, one day you could see our very own mascot Dylan the otter out

and about.

UPSTREAM THINKING 3

Upstream Thinking 3. Innovation for conservation. UST 2. Following the success of Upstream Thinking 1 (2010-2015) and Upstream Thinking 2 (2015-2020), we are continuing our work with South West Water to deliver the third phase of the Upstream Thinking (UST) initiative, running from 2020 to 2025. The collaborative efforts between our

partners

ECOSPATIAL GIS TRAINING EcoSpatial Training. To meet the growing demand for subject-specific and relevant GIS training courses Westcountry Rivers Trust have developed a series of intensive GIS short-courses specifically tailored to develop and disseminate best practice and technical GIS skills in the use of GIS, in practitioners engaged in catchment management planning, landscape ecology, fisheries science, river

& ENVIRONMENTAL

WL 173.16 WL 173.43 WL 174.37 WL 173.88 WL 173.43. Proposed 0.6m wide Larinier fish pass with 100 mm high baffles, all to be formed from aluminium. The pass will be installed or PPP & MAI ADVENTURES PADDLEBOARD CLEAN UP We have teamed up with Mai Adventures to host a community paddleboard clean up along the river Tamar. This is the sort of SUP (stand up paddleboard) we like – we don’t like SUP (single use plastic). Find out more via maiadventures.co.uk WESTCOUNTRY RIVERS TRUST Westcountry Rivers Trust | Bringing Rivers to Life. Bringing Rivers to Life. Donate to help your local river. We care for your rivers, streams, brooks, estuaries and wetlands in the Westcountry. Established in 1994, our charity preserves, protects, develops and improves the region’s water environments to inspire the understanding and valuing TEAM | WESTCOUNTRY RIVERS TRUST Evidence & Engagement Team Manager. With a background in ecology and environmental management, Lucy’s main interests lie in spatial planning and the development of payments for ecosystem services schemes. Lucy’s specialisms include data analysis, visualisation and communications. She is also a project manager.

WESTCOUNTRY CSI

Our Westcountry CSI aims are: To educate and engage people with the water environment. To produce data that can be used to target work and identify degrading water bodies. To spot pollution events which can be dealt with as quickly as possible. To create a network of catchment communities that are invested in their local environment.

STRATEGIC EXE WEIRS

Strategic Exe Weirs aims to improve migratory access for native fish species by delivering bespoke fish passage projects at multiple sites. It is the goal of each project to enable free migration in wider flow windows to counter the effects of climate change on river flows, and help enhance the wider ecological health of the River Exe. SOILS AND NATURAL FLOOD MANAGEMENT Westcountry Rivers Trust is an environmental charity (Charity no. 1135007, Company no. 06545646). Established in 1995 it aims to preserve, protect, develop and improve the region’s watercourses, while educating people about the value of this natural resource. DEVON & CORNWALL SOIL ALLIANCE The Devon and Cornwall Soils Alliance (DCSA) launched on 3 June, 2019. The aim of the alliance is to build capacity and capability in soils advice across Devon and Cornwall. Our soils are in a perilous state with more than 40% of soils degraded. Coupled with this, the accuracy, quality and consistency of advice across Devon and Cornwall is

UPSTREAM THINKING

The main driver in this project is the improvement of raw water quality. The Westcountry Rivers Trust investigated five key catchments across Devon and Cornwall to identify priority areas for protection of water courses, to restore water quality. These areas; The Upper Fowey, Roadford, Wimbleball, The Tamar (north of the A30) and Upper Tamar WESTCOUNTRY ANGLING PASSPORT Under the Westcountry Angling Passport Scheme we have developed a series of introductory iGillie films. iGhillie instructional film clips are unique in that they allow prospective anglers to get a feel for fishing a beat from their home. The clips also lead the angler through how best to approach the beat in question, the best techniques to use and the main areas to concentrate on. WESTCOUNTRY CSI: CITIZEN SCIENCE INVESTIGATIONS Deciding when and where to sample can be tricky –this training pack includes some useful resources to help with this decision. Use these resources alongside ZTraining Pack 1: Experimental MEET THE TEAM: HAZEL KENDALL At the time the Trust was based in Launceston and had a staff of about 12 people. Since then my job has entailed a number of projects, activities and subjects; from Environmental Education, Invasive Species Control, Eel Research, delivery of Farm Advice and grant funding, Biological monitoring inc. Electro fishing and Invertebrates,

Catchment

WESTCOUNTRY RIVERS TRUST Westcountry Rivers Trust | Bringing Rivers to Life. Bringing Rivers to Life. Donate to help your local river. We care for your rivers, streams, brooks, estuaries and wetlands in the Westcountry. Established in 1994, our charity preserves, protects, develops and improves the region’s water environments to inspire the understanding and valuing TEAM | WESTCOUNTRY RIVERS TRUST Evidence & Engagement Team Manager. With a background in ecology and environmental management, Lucy’s main interests lie in spatial planning and the development of payments for ecosystem services schemes. Lucy’s specialisms include data analysis, visualisation and communications. She is also a project manager.

WESTCOUNTRY CSI

Our Westcountry CSI aims are: To educate and engage people with the water environment. To produce data that can be used to target work and identify degrading water bodies. To spot pollution events which can be dealt with as quickly as possible. To create a network of catchment communities that are invested in their local environment.

STRATEGIC EXE WEIRS

Strategic Exe Weirs aims to improve migratory access for native fish species by delivering bespoke fish passage projects at multiple sites. It is the goal of each project to enable free migration in wider flow windows to counter the effects of climate change on river flows, and help enhance the wider ecological health of the River Exe. SOILS AND NATURAL FLOOD MANAGEMENT Westcountry Rivers Trust is an environmental charity (Charity no. 1135007, Company no. 06545646). Established in 1995 it aims to preserve, protect, develop and improve the region’s watercourses, while educating people about the value of this natural resource. DEVON & CORNWALL SOIL ALLIANCE The Devon and Cornwall Soils Alliance (DCSA) launched on 3 June, 2019. The aim of the alliance is to build capacity and capability in soils advice across Devon and Cornwall. Our soils are in a perilous state with more than 40% of soils degraded. Coupled with this, the accuracy, quality and consistency of advice across Devon and Cornwall is

UPSTREAM THINKING

The main driver in this project is the improvement of raw water quality. The Westcountry Rivers Trust investigated five key catchments across Devon and Cornwall to identify priority areas for protection of water courses, to restore water quality. These areas; The Upper Fowey, Roadford, Wimbleball, The Tamar (north of the A30) and Upper Tamar WESTCOUNTRY ANGLING PASSPORT Under the Westcountry Angling Passport Scheme we have developed a series of introductory iGillie films. iGhillie instructional film clips are unique in that they allow prospective anglers to get a feel for fishing a beat from their home. The clips also lead the angler through how best to approach the beat in question, the best techniques to use and the main areas to concentrate on. WESTCOUNTRY CSI: CITIZEN SCIENCE INVESTIGATIONS Deciding when and where to sample can be tricky –this training pack includes some useful resources to help with this decision. Use these resources alongside ZTraining Pack 1: Experimental MEET THE TEAM: HAZEL KENDALL At the time the Trust was based in Launceston and had a staff of about 12 people. Since then my job has entailed a number of projects, activities and subjects; from Environmental Education, Invasive Species Control, Eel Research, delivery of Farm Advice and grant funding, Biological monitoring inc. Electro fishing and Invertebrates,

Catchment

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Senior Project and Team Manager - deadline 31 May. Salary between �34,200 and £39,000 (dependent on experience) plus benefits including 8% pension. This is a permanent full-time role of 37.5 hours per week. Westcountry Rivers Trust (WRT) is a leading environmental charity working with the Public, Private and Third Sectors delivering

a range

RIVER STORIES

Westcountry Rivers Trust is an environmental charity (Charity no. 1135007, Company no. 06545646). Established in 1995 it aims to preserve, protect, develop and improve the region’s watercourses, while educating people about the value of this natural resource.

ON-FARM SOC PROJECT

Westcountry Rivers Trust is an environmental charity (Charity no. 1135007, Company no. 06545646). Established in 1995 it aims to preserve, protect, develop and improve the region’s watercourses, while educating people about the value of this natural resource. 98 DAYS TO HELP THE RIVER TAMAR We are calling for people who live, work or simply love the River Tamar to help prevent single-use plastic (SUP) entering the river this

summer.

RIVER YEALM

The River Yealm, Devon. Rising on the southern slopes of Dartmoor, The River Yealm navigates through rock gorges and sedate farmland before draining into the sea near Wembury. The Yealm winds its way through some stunning towns and villages such as Cornwood, Newton Ferrers and Nos Mayo. All of which provide a lovely day out! BECOMING A CITIZEN SCIENTIST Becoming a Citizen Scientist. Feb 5, 2016. My latest venture into the world of fieldwork was signing up to the Westcountry Rivers Trust’s ‘Citizen Science’ scheme. After filling in a quick form on the Westcountry Rivers Trust website and receiving my login details, I became part of a team of freshwater monitors who are taking the time

to

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WL 173.16 WL 173.43 WL 174.37 WL 173.88 WL 173.43. Proposed 0.6m wide Larinier fish pass with 100 mm high baffles, all to be formed from aluminium. The pass will be installed or SAFETY HEALTH & ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION 100 40 30 610 50 70 100 100 71 250 250 580 580 5060 100 100 60 50 580 580 (1)(2) Any joints in bottom stiffener to be under bracing strut. 100 high baffles. 440x100x10thk bearing plate, CONSTRUCTION PHASE FISH PASSAGE IMPROVEMENTS This tender is for fish passage improvements for both upstream and downstream migrating fish. Following a detailed options and constraints assessment, including all relevant stakeholders, local

BRIDGETOWN WEIR

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STRATEGIC EXE WEIRS

Strategic Exe Weirs aims to improve migratory access for native fish species by delivering bespoke fish passage projects at multiple sites. It is the goal of each project to enable free migration in wider flow windows to counter the effects of climate change on river flows, and help enhance the wider ecological health of the River Exe.

WESTCOUNTRY CSI

Our Westcountry CSI aims are: To educate and engage people with the water environment. To produce data that can be used to target work and identify degrading water bodies. To spot pollution events which can be dealt with as quickly as possible. To create a network of catchment communities that are invested in their local environment. SOILS AND NATURAL FLOOD MANAGEMENT Westcountry Rivers Trust is an environmental charity (Charity no. 1135007, Company no. 06545646). Established in 1995 it aims to preserve, protect, develop and improve the region’s watercourses, while educating people about the value of this natural resource. DEVON & CORNWALL SOIL ALLIANCE The Devon and Cornwall Soils Alliance (DCSA) launched on 3 June, 2019. The aim of the alliance is to build capacity and capability in soils advice across Devon and Cornwall. Our soils are in a perilous state with more than 40% of soils degraded. Coupled with this, the accuracy, quality and consistency of advice across Devon and Cornwall is BECOMING A CITIZEN SCIENTIST Becoming a Citizen Scientist. Feb 5, 2016. My latest venture into the world of fieldwork was signing up to the Westcountry Rivers Trust’s ‘Citizen Science’ scheme. After filling in a quick form on the Westcountry Rivers Trust website and receiving my login details, I became part of a team of freshwater monitors who are taking the time

to

WESTCOUNTRY CSI: CITIZEN SCIENCE INVESTIGATIONS Deciding when and where to sample can be tricky –this training pack includes some useful resources to help with this decision. Use these resources alongside ZTraining Pack 1: Experimental WESTCOUNTRY CSI: CITIZEN SCIENCE INVESTIGATIONS Cartographer is the website all our citizen science data is uploaded to. It’s easy to use, and can be accessed from your PC or from your phone while you’re out and about. MEET THE TEAM: HAZEL KENDALL At the time the Trust was based in Launceston and had a staff of about 12 people. Since then my job has entailed a number of projects, activities and subjects; from Environmental Education, Invasive Species Control, Eel Research, delivery of Farm Advice and grant funding, Biological monitoring inc. Electro fishing and Invertebrates,

Catchment

WESTCOUNTRY RIVERS TRUST Westcountry Rivers Trust | Bringing Rivers to Life. Bringing Rivers to Life. Donate to help your local river. We care for your rivers, streams, brooks, estuaries and wetlands in the Westcountry. Established in 1994, our charity preserves, protects, develops and improves the region’s water environments to inspire the understanding and valuing TEAM | WESTCOUNTRY RIVERS TRUST Evidence & Engagement Team Manager. With a background in ecology and environmental management, Lucy’s main interests lie in spatial planning and the development of payments for ecosystem services schemes. Lucy’s specialisms include data analysis, visualisation and communications. She is also a project manager.

STRATEGIC EXE WEIRS

Strategic Exe Weirs aims to improve migratory access for native fish species by delivering bespoke fish passage projects at multiple sites. It is the goal of each project to enable free migration in wider flow windows to counter the effects of climate change on river flows, and help enhance the wider ecological health of the River Exe.

WESTCOUNTRY CSI

Our Westcountry CSI aims are: To educate and engage people with the water environment. To produce data that can be used to target work and identify degrading water bodies. To spot pollution events which can be dealt with as quickly as possible. To create a network of catchment communities that are invested in their local environment. SOILS AND NATURAL FLOOD MANAGEMENT Westcountry Rivers Trust is an environmental charity (Charity no. 1135007, Company no. 06545646). Established in 1995 it aims to preserve, protect, develop and improve the region’s watercourses, while educating people about the value of this natural resource. DEVON & CORNWALL SOIL ALLIANCE The Devon and Cornwall Soils Alliance (DCSA) launched on 3 June, 2019. The aim of the alliance is to build capacity and capability in soils advice across Devon and Cornwall. Our soils are in a perilous state with more than 40% of soils degraded. Coupled with this, the accuracy, quality and consistency of advice across Devon and Cornwall is BECOMING A CITIZEN SCIENTIST Becoming a Citizen Scientist. Feb 5, 2016. My latest venture into the world of fieldwork was signing up to the Westcountry Rivers Trust’s ‘Citizen Science’ scheme. After filling in a quick form on the Westcountry Rivers Trust website and receiving my login details, I became part of a team of freshwater monitors who are taking the time

to

WESTCOUNTRY CSI: CITIZEN SCIENCE INVESTIGATIONS Deciding when and where to sample can be tricky –this training pack includes some useful resources to help with this decision. Use these resources alongside ZTraining Pack 1: Experimental WESTCOUNTRY CSI: CITIZEN SCIENCE INVESTIGATIONS Cartographer is the website all our citizen science data is uploaded to. It’s easy to use, and can be accessed from your PC or from your phone while you’re out and about. MEET THE TEAM: HAZEL KENDALL At the time the Trust was based in Launceston and had a staff of about 12 people. Since then my job has entailed a number of projects, activities and subjects; from Environmental Education, Invasive Species Control, Eel Research, delivery of Farm Advice and grant funding, Biological monitoring inc. Electro fishing and Invertebrates,

Catchment

98 DAYS TO HELP THE RIVER TAMAR We are calling for people who live, work or simply love the River Tamar to help prevent single-use plastic (SUP) entering the river this

summer.

WATER QUALITY

Water Quality. Rivers bring water to life – but too often they are compromised by poor water quality. Healthy rivers with good water quality are able to support a rich wildlife community, feed clean water into our water treatment works and create stunning scenery for us all to enjoy. So, here at the Westcountry Rivers Trust, we are on a BECOMING A CITIZEN SCIENTIST Becoming a Citizen Scientist. Feb 5, 2016. My latest venture into the world of fieldwork was signing up to the Westcountry Rivers Trust’s ‘Citizen Science’ scheme. After filling in a quick form on the Westcountry Rivers Trust website and receiving my login details, I became part of a team of freshwater monitors who are taking the time

to

DEVON & CORNWALL SOIL ALLIANCE The Devon and Cornwall Soils Alliance (DCSA) launched on 3 June, 2019. The aim of the alliance is to build capacity and capability in soils advice across Devon and Cornwall. Our soils are in a perilous state with more than 40% of soils degraded. Coupled with this, the accuracy, quality and consistency of advice across Devon and Cornwall is

UPSTREAM THINKING

South West Water in collaboration with a group of regional conservation charities including the Westcountry Rivers Trust, the Wildlife Trusts of Devon and Cornwall and The Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group, launched one of the largest and most innovative conservation projects in the UK, called the ‘Upstream Thinking Initiative’ which will delivered over £9 million worth of strategic COVID 19 RISK ASSESSMENT RISK ASSESSMENT 3 Hazard / Risk Description Persons at Risk Controls Implemented PPE / RPE Risk Level Operational controls If unwell with symptoms of COVID‐19, do

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WL 173.16 WL 173.43 WL 174.37 WL 173.88 WL 173.43. Proposed 0.6m wide Larinier fish pass with 100 mm high baffles, all to be formed from aluminium. The pass will be installed or

UPSTREAM THINKING 3

Upstream Thinking 3. Innovation for conservation. UST 2. Following the success of Upstream Thinking 1 (2010-2015) and Upstream Thinking 2 (2015-2020), we are continuing our work with South West Water to deliver the third phase of the Upstream Thinking (UST) initiative, running from 2020 to 2025. The collaborative efforts between our

partners

HEALTH & SAFETY

Health & Safety - Designer’s Risk Assessment (DRA) Project Code/Doc No: 02900 Project Title: Assessor (Name): Assessor (Signature): Date: Revision: Bridgetown Weir Ashley Frampton June 2021 C01 ECOSPATIAL GIS TRAINING EcoSpatial Training. To meet the growing demand for subject-specific and relevant GIS training courses Westcountry Rivers Trust have developed a series of intensive GIS short-courses specifically tailored to develop and disseminate best practice and technical GIS skills in the use of GIS, in practitioners engaged in catchment management planning, landscape ecology, fisheries science, river +44 (0)1579 372140 info@wrt.org.uk

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LATEST NEWS FROM THE RIVERBANK GREEN RECOVERY TO BE SUPPORTED THROUGH WATER COMPANY INVESTMENT

May 25, 2021

Ofwat has announced a £2.7 billion draft water company investment package to help the environment. For the Westcountry, this will see South West Water investing £81.042 million to deliver five schemes. We are pleased to be part of the solution in promoting a green...

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DAY IN THE LIFE OF A RIVER SCIENTIST IN PLYMOUTH.

May 21, 2021

Lucie, a Plymouth University Student currently on placement with us, speaks about undertaking water quality monitoring within the PRK catchment: In April, on placement at Westcountry Rivers Trust, I was invited to join the monitoring team on an outing to the Tamerton...

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EA LAUNCHES WORLD OCEAN DAY RESOURCES FOR SCHOOLS

May 13, 2021

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

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