Westcountry Rivers Trust
@westcountryrt.bsky.social
We restore and protect the freshwater environments of the Westcountry for the benefit of people, wildlife and local economies
Just two days away from this event and we still have some spaces left to join the walk and talk.
This is a great opportunity for farmers to gain some advice on how to build water resilience on their farms
Click the link below or follow the link in our bio to sign up!
https://loom.ly/1VhO5GQ
This is a great opportunity for farmers to gain some advice on how to build water resilience on their farms
Click the link below or follow the link in our bio to sign up!
https://loom.ly/1VhO5GQ
Farm Walk: Water As A Resource for Resilient Farms
Join the Westcountry Rivers Trust and the NFU on a farm walk, exploring opportunities to manage water as a resource on your land.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Just two days away from this event and we still have some spaces left to join the walk and talk.
This is a great opportunity for farmers to gain some advice on how to build water resilience on their farms
Click the link below or follow the link in our bio to sign up!
https://loom.ly/1VhO5GQ
This is a great opportunity for farmers to gain some advice on how to build water resilience on their farms
Click the link below or follow the link in our bio to sign up!
https://loom.ly/1VhO5GQ
Nature is key to climate resilience 🌿
Through the EU #TransformAr project, we’ve created wetlands & buffer zones to manage floods, cut nutrients & mitigate climate change.
🎥 Czech University of Life Sciences Prague
🔗 https://loom.ly/j4bDlBg
#NatureBasedSolutions #ClimateAdaptation
Through the EU #TransformAr project, we’ve created wetlands & buffer zones to manage floods, cut nutrients & mitigate climate change.
🎥 Czech University of Life Sciences Prague
🔗 https://loom.ly/j4bDlBg
#NatureBasedSolutions #ClimateAdaptation
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November 10, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Nature is key to climate resilience 🌿
Through the EU #TransformAr project, we’ve created wetlands & buffer zones to manage floods, cut nutrients & mitigate climate change.
🎥 Czech University of Life Sciences Prague
🔗 https://loom.ly/j4bDlBg
#NatureBasedSolutions #ClimateAdaptation
Through the EU #TransformAr project, we’ve created wetlands & buffer zones to manage floods, cut nutrients & mitigate climate change.
🎥 Czech University of Life Sciences Prague
🔗 https://loom.ly/j4bDlBg
#NatureBasedSolutions #ClimateAdaptation
Have you been out for an autumn walk yet? 🍂
If not, now’s the perfect time! Step outside, breathe in the crisp air, watch the leaves dance in the wind, and enjoy the rush of the river and the stunning colours of autumn 🍁✨
#coloursofautumn #westcountryrivers #reconnectingwithrivers #autumnrivers
If not, now’s the perfect time! Step outside, breathe in the crisp air, watch the leaves dance in the wind, and enjoy the rush of the river and the stunning colours of autumn 🍁✨
#coloursofautumn #westcountryrivers #reconnectingwithrivers #autumnrivers
November 9, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Have you been out for an autumn walk yet? 🍂
If not, now’s the perfect time! Step outside, breathe in the crisp air, watch the leaves dance in the wind, and enjoy the rush of the river and the stunning colours of autumn 🍁✨
#coloursofautumn #westcountryrivers #reconnectingwithrivers #autumnrivers
If not, now’s the perfect time! Step outside, breathe in the crisp air, watch the leaves dance in the wind, and enjoy the rush of the river and the stunning colours of autumn 🍁✨
#coloursofautumn #westcountryrivers #reconnectingwithrivers #autumnrivers
We’re delighted to share that WRT has been shortlisted for a Tech South West Award in the Education Technology (EdTech) category, which celebrates the innovative use of augmented reality in educational environments.
Fingers crossed for the win!
Fingers crossed for the win!
November 7, 2025 at 3:30 PM
We’re delighted to share that WRT has been shortlisted for a Tech South West Award in the Education Technology (EdTech) category, which celebrates the innovative use of augmented reality in educational environments.
Fingers crossed for the win!
Fingers crossed for the win!
To wrap up National Green Careers Week, read about Steph Knights, our Head of River Restoration and one of the newest members of WRT 🐟💧🌎🌳
#conservationcareers #westcountryriverstrust #westcountryrivers #conservationmatters #careerchange #nationalgreencareersweek #greencareers
#conservationcareers #westcountryriverstrust #westcountryrivers #conservationmatters #careerchange #nationalgreencareersweek #greencareers
November 7, 2025 at 11:48 AM
To wrap up National Green Careers Week, read about Steph Knights, our Head of River Restoration and one of the newest members of WRT 🐟💧🌎🌳
#conservationcareers #westcountryriverstrust #westcountryrivers #conservationmatters #careerchange #nationalgreencareersweek #greencareers
#conservationcareers #westcountryriverstrust #westcountryrivers #conservationmatters #careerchange #nationalgreencareersweek #greencareers
Next up, we have one of our longest serving staff members at WRT, Ross! Read here to find out about Ross' career as a farm advisor 🚜🌱💧
#nationalgreencareersweek #westcountryriverstrust #westcountryrivers #conservationmatters #careerchange
#nationalgreencareersweek #westcountryriverstrust #westcountryrivers #conservationmatters #careerchange
November 6, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Next up, we have one of our longest serving staff members at WRT, Ross! Read here to find out about Ross' career as a farm advisor 🚜🌱💧
#nationalgreencareersweek #westcountryriverstrust #westcountryrivers #conservationmatters #careerchange
#nationalgreencareersweek #westcountryriverstrust #westcountryrivers #conservationmatters #careerchange
Half way through Green Careers Week and we have the pleasure of introducing Dr Nicola Rogers, one of the powerhouses of WRT 💧🌎🐟
#nationalgreencareersweek #greencareers #womeninstem #countrysidejobs #environmentjob #riverconservation #conservationcareers #westcountryriverstrust
#nationalgreencareersweek #greencareers #womeninstem #countrysidejobs #environmentjob #riverconservation #conservationcareers #westcountryriverstrust
November 5, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Half way through Green Careers Week and we have the pleasure of introducing Dr Nicola Rogers, one of the powerhouses of WRT 💧🌎🐟
#nationalgreencareersweek #greencareers #womeninstem #countrysidejobs #environmentjob #riverconservation #conservationcareers #westcountryriverstrust
#nationalgreencareersweek #greencareers #womeninstem #countrysidejobs #environmentjob #riverconservation #conservationcareers #westcountryriverstrust
Today we introduce you to Kristian, one of our Farming and Natural Capital Advisors. Read more to find out how Kristian's passion for fish lead him to a terrestrial career 🐝🚜🌳
#nationalgreencareersweek #greencareers #countrysidejobs #environmentjob #westcountryriverstrust
#nationalgreencareersweek #greencareers #countrysidejobs #environmentjob #westcountryriverstrust
November 4, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Today we introduce you to Kristian, one of our Farming and Natural Capital Advisors. Read more to find out how Kristian's passion for fish lead him to a terrestrial career 🐝🚜🌳
#nationalgreencareersweek #greencareers #countrysidejobs #environmentjob #westcountryriverstrust
#nationalgreencareersweek #greencareers #countrysidejobs #environmentjob #westcountryriverstrust
We've just published our Pond Design Report! 💧
Developed through the Water Net Gain project, this guide explores how ponds on farmland can improve water resilience and support biodiversity. Free to download and share 👉 https://loom.ly/Bt0zDv4
#WaterResilience #Ponds #SustainableFarming
Developed through the Water Net Gain project, this guide explores how ponds on farmland can improve water resilience and support biodiversity. Free to download and share 👉 https://loom.ly/Bt0zDv4
#WaterResilience #Ponds #SustainableFarming
November 2, 2025 at 3:41 PM
We've just published our Pond Design Report! 💧
Developed through the Water Net Gain project, this guide explores how ponds on farmland can improve water resilience and support biodiversity. Free to download and share 👉 https://loom.ly/Bt0zDv4
#WaterResilience #Ponds #SustainableFarming
Developed through the Water Net Gain project, this guide explores how ponds on farmland can improve water resilience and support biodiversity. Free to download and share 👉 https://loom.ly/Bt0zDv4
#WaterResilience #Ponds #SustainableFarming
LAST CHANCE TO APPLY!
We’re looking for a Project Finance Administrator to support our growing team. If you’re detail-oriented and interested in contributing to meaningful work in the environmental sector, we’d love to hear from you.
Find out more about the role here: https://loom.ly/lPxLDYs
We’re looking for a Project Finance Administrator to support our growing team. If you’re detail-oriented and interested in contributing to meaningful work in the environmental sector, we’d love to hear from you.
Find out more about the role here: https://loom.ly/lPxLDYs
November 1, 2025 at 11:30 AM
LAST CHANCE TO APPLY!
We’re looking for a Project Finance Administrator to support our growing team. If you’re detail-oriented and interested in contributing to meaningful work in the environmental sector, we’d love to hear from you.
Find out more about the role here: https://loom.ly/lPxLDYs
We’re looking for a Project Finance Administrator to support our growing team. If you’re detail-oriented and interested in contributing to meaningful work in the environmental sector, we’d love to hear from you.
Find out more about the role here: https://loom.ly/lPxLDYs
Murky or cloudy river?
That’s turbidity — a measure of how many tiny particles (like silt, clay, algae, or organic matter) are suspended in the water.
High turbidity isn’t just about looks — it can harm the whole river ecosystem
#RiverScience #TurbidityMatters #WatershedWisdom #AquaticEcosystems
That’s turbidity — a measure of how many tiny particles (like silt, clay, algae, or organic matter) are suspended in the water.
High turbidity isn’t just about looks — it can harm the whole river ecosystem
#RiverScience #TurbidityMatters #WatershedWisdom #AquaticEcosystems
October 31, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Murky or cloudy river?
That’s turbidity — a measure of how many tiny particles (like silt, clay, algae, or organic matter) are suspended in the water.
High turbidity isn’t just about looks — it can harm the whole river ecosystem
#RiverScience #TurbidityMatters #WatershedWisdom #AquaticEcosystems
That’s turbidity — a measure of how many tiny particles (like silt, clay, algae, or organic matter) are suspended in the water.
High turbidity isn’t just about looks — it can harm the whole river ecosystem
#RiverScience #TurbidityMatters #WatershedWisdom #AquaticEcosystems
As part of the #TransformAR project, we explored how private investment in climate adaptation can complement public funding.
Discover our findings here:
🔗 https://climate-adapt.eea.europa.eu/en/mission/solutions/mission-stories/the-bankability-of-nature-based-solutions-in-the-westcountry-story75
Discover our findings here:
🔗 https://climate-adapt.eea.europa.eu/en/mission/solutions/mission-stories/the-bankability-of-nature-based-solutions-in-the-westcountry-story75
October 27, 2025 at 6:20 PM
As part of the #TransformAR project, we explored how private investment in climate adaptation can complement public funding.
Discover our findings here:
🔗 https://climate-adapt.eea.europa.eu/en/mission/solutions/mission-stories/the-bankability-of-nature-based-solutions-in-the-westcountry-story75
Discover our findings here:
🔗 https://climate-adapt.eea.europa.eu/en/mission/solutions/mission-stories/the-bankability-of-nature-based-solutions-in-the-westcountry-story75
Last week, Helen from our Land Team joined Bex, the Beaver Officer at @DevonWildlifeTrust, on her rounds in the Otter Catchment 🦫
Around 120 wild beavers now call this area home! Bex helps landowners and beavers live side by side. 🌿
#Beavers #DevonWildlifeTrust #NatureRecovery #Rewilding
Around 120 wild beavers now call this area home! Bex helps landowners and beavers live side by side. 🌿
#Beavers #DevonWildlifeTrust #NatureRecovery #Rewilding
October 26, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Last week, Helen from our Land Team joined Bex, the Beaver Officer at @DevonWildlifeTrust, on her rounds in the Otter Catchment 🦫
Around 120 wild beavers now call this area home! Bex helps landowners and beavers live side by side. 🌿
#Beavers #DevonWildlifeTrust #NatureRecovery #Rewilding
Around 120 wild beavers now call this area home! Bex helps landowners and beavers live side by side. 🌿
#Beavers #DevonWildlifeTrust #NatureRecovery #Rewilding
This month, Francis & Holly joined the 2nd #ENFORCE_EU General Assembly in Crete 🌊 WRT leads the UK case study on East Devon water quality with @UniversityofExeter & @BielefeldUniversity. Thanks to @UniversityofCrete & team for hosting!
#waterquality #ENFORCE_EU #EUHorizon #HorizonEurope
#waterquality #ENFORCE_EU #EUHorizon #HorizonEurope
October 25, 2025 at 8:01 AM
This month, Francis & Holly joined the 2nd #ENFORCE_EU General Assembly in Crete 🌊 WRT leads the UK case study on East Devon water quality with @UniversityofExeter & @BielefeldUniversity. Thanks to @UniversityofCrete & team for hosting!
#waterquality #ENFORCE_EU #EUHorizon #HorizonEurope
#waterquality #ENFORCE_EU #EUHorizon #HorizonEurope
Some busy bees 🐝🐝
Spotted by one of our farm advisors in the heart of the Taw River catchment, this 100m stretch of bank is home to thousands of Bee-utiful mining bees!
Natures tiny underground engineers, hard at work — what a sight!
#riverwildlife #riverbank #farmadvisors
Spotted by one of our farm advisors in the heart of the Taw River catchment, this 100m stretch of bank is home to thousands of Bee-utiful mining bees!
Natures tiny underground engineers, hard at work — what a sight!
#riverwildlife #riverbank #farmadvisors
October 24, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Some busy bees 🐝🐝
Spotted by one of our farm advisors in the heart of the Taw River catchment, this 100m stretch of bank is home to thousands of Bee-utiful mining bees!
Natures tiny underground engineers, hard at work — what a sight!
#riverwildlife #riverbank #farmadvisors
Spotted by one of our farm advisors in the heart of the Taw River catchment, this 100m stretch of bank is home to thousands of Bee-utiful mining bees!
Natures tiny underground engineers, hard at work — what a sight!
#riverwildlife #riverbank #farmadvisors
We want to say a huge thankyou to our Citizen Science Investigations volunteers - with 397 surveys across the southwest in September.
Our volunteers are the 👀and 👂on the ground and collect invaluable water quality data.
Visit our website for more information http://wrt.org.uk/
#citizenscience
Our volunteers are the 👀and 👂on the ground and collect invaluable water quality data.
Visit our website for more information http://wrt.org.uk/
#citizenscience
October 23, 2025 at 3:59 PM
We want to say a huge thankyou to our Citizen Science Investigations volunteers - with 397 surveys across the southwest in September.
Our volunteers are the 👀and 👂on the ground and collect invaluable water quality data.
Visit our website for more information http://wrt.org.uk/
#citizenscience
Our volunteers are the 👀and 👂on the ground and collect invaluable water quality data.
Visit our website for more information http://wrt.org.uk/
#citizenscience
Thinking about next year already?
We are pleased to share the River Dart Calendar 2026
Twelve unique prints, twelve local stories — created to be enjoyed, shared, and to give back to the river.
https://loom.ly/UDrtehc
All profits will be donated to river-based charities and organisations
We are pleased to share the River Dart Calendar 2026
Twelve unique prints, twelve local stories — created to be enjoyed, shared, and to give back to the river.
https://loom.ly/UDrtehc
All profits will be donated to river-based charities and organisations
River Dart Calendar 2026 – Our Water Ways
A collaboration between printmakers and river users, the monthly guide illustrates the charms of Dart whilst advocating practical way to care for this much-loved waterway.
ourwaterways.co.uk
October 22, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Thinking about next year already?
We are pleased to share the River Dart Calendar 2026
Twelve unique prints, twelve local stories — created to be enjoyed, shared, and to give back to the river.
https://loom.ly/UDrtehc
All profits will be donated to river-based charities and organisations
We are pleased to share the River Dart Calendar 2026
Twelve unique prints, twelve local stories — created to be enjoyed, shared, and to give back to the river.
https://loom.ly/UDrtehc
All profits will be donated to river-based charities and organisations
Our Water Grid project has been featured on BBC News🗞️
"Can 'water batteries' help farmers tackle drought?"
https://loom.ly/BPMHobM
Catch our CEO Dr Laurence Couldrick talking on BBC spotlight tonight too.
#naturalfloodmanagement #climateresilience #floodresilience #droughtresilience
"Can 'water batteries' help farmers tackle drought?"
https://loom.ly/BPMHobM
Catch our CEO Dr Laurence Couldrick talking on BBC spotlight tonight too.
#naturalfloodmanagement #climateresilience #floodresilience #droughtresilience
How can 'water batteries' help Devon farmers tackle drought?
Devon farmer Will Luke is taking advantage of downpours to help guard against drier summers.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 21, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Our Water Grid project has been featured on BBC News🗞️
"Can 'water batteries' help farmers tackle drought?"
https://loom.ly/BPMHobM
Catch our CEO Dr Laurence Couldrick talking on BBC spotlight tonight too.
#naturalfloodmanagement #climateresilience #floodresilience #droughtresilience
"Can 'water batteries' help farmers tackle drought?"
https://loom.ly/BPMHobM
Catch our CEO Dr Laurence Couldrick talking on BBC spotlight tonight too.
#naturalfloodmanagement #climateresilience #floodresilience #droughtresilience
A few weeks ago, we joined the Bidwell Brook Partnership for their BioBlitz for a day of exploring and discovering all the freshwater macroinvertebrates we could find!
It's brilliant to see the impact of community science and the great work the Bidwell Brook Partnership are doing!
#Bioblitz
It's brilliant to see the impact of community science and the great work the Bidwell Brook Partnership are doing!
#Bioblitz
October 19, 2025 at 8:00 AM
A few weeks ago, we joined the Bidwell Brook Partnership for their BioBlitz for a day of exploring and discovering all the freshwater macroinvertebrates we could find!
It's brilliant to see the impact of community science and the great work the Bidwell Brook Partnership are doing!
#Bioblitz
It's brilliant to see the impact of community science and the great work the Bidwell Brook Partnership are doing!
#Bioblitz
#FloodActionWeek
See how we are using Natural Flood Management and community collaboration to tackle flooding in rural catchments that respond rapidly to rainfall, putting downstream communities at risk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWuh1AWOIFU
#floodresilience #rapidresponsecatchments
See how we are using Natural Flood Management and community collaboration to tackle flooding in rural catchments that respond rapidly to rainfall, putting downstream communities at risk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWuh1AWOIFU
#floodresilience #rapidresponsecatchments
October 17, 2025 at 2:39 PM
#FloodActionWeek
See how we are using Natural Flood Management and community collaboration to tackle flooding in rural catchments that respond rapidly to rainfall, putting downstream communities at risk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWuh1AWOIFU
#floodresilience #rapidresponsecatchments
See how we are using Natural Flood Management and community collaboration to tackle flooding in rural catchments that respond rapidly to rainfall, putting downstream communities at risk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWuh1AWOIFU
#floodresilience #rapidresponsecatchments
It's #FloodActionWeek
Knowing what the Flood Warnings mean and what should you do could keep you safe if it floods.
Stay flood-ready by:
🔗Taking steps to prepare for flooding: https://loom.ly/xefrkYQ
🔗 Checking the official flood warning page: https://loom.ly/UqU-F3w
Knowing what the Flood Warnings mean and what should you do could keep you safe if it floods.
Stay flood-ready by:
🔗Taking steps to prepare for flooding: https://loom.ly/xefrkYQ
🔗 Checking the official flood warning page: https://loom.ly/UqU-F3w
October 16, 2025 at 4:06 PM
It's #FloodActionWeek
Knowing what the Flood Warnings mean and what should you do could keep you safe if it floods.
Stay flood-ready by:
🔗Taking steps to prepare for flooding: https://loom.ly/xefrkYQ
🔗 Checking the official flood warning page: https://loom.ly/UqU-F3w
Knowing what the Flood Warnings mean and what should you do could keep you safe if it floods.
Stay flood-ready by:
🔗Taking steps to prepare for flooding: https://loom.ly/xefrkYQ
🔗 Checking the official flood warning page: https://loom.ly/UqU-F3w
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
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
October 13, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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
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
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
#InvasiveSpecies #HimalayanBalsam #RiverRestoration
October 12, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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
#InvasiveSpecies #HimalayanBalsam #RiverRestoration
💼 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
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
October 12, 2025 at 9:00 AM
💼 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
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
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.
22 partners | 13 countries | 5 demo sites
We’re developing “Smart Water Grids” to boost resilience to droughts & floods — nature + tech for healthier rivers.
October 9, 2025 at 9:28 AM
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.
22 partners | 13 countries | 5 demo sites
We’re developing “Smart Water Grids” to boost resilience to droughts & floods — nature + tech for healthier rivers.