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West Cumbria Rivers Trust
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WCRT is an award-winning environmental charity dedicated to protecting, restoring and improving the region's blue spaces for people and wildlife.
Old bank reinforcements out, large stones in — and healthy young fish already thriving! 🙌 This winter we’ll plant trees along the banks to provide shade, food and shelter for river life 🌿 Delivered in partnership with Natural England, Environment Agency and United Utilities.
November 5, 2025 at 9:12 AM
It’s time for urgent action to safeguard the Lake District’s rivers for nature, people & future generations – and to back the farmers who want to be part of the solution.

Read more 👉 www.cnp.org.uk/wp-content/u...

#LakeDistrict #ProtectOurRivers
October 1, 2025 at 4:22 PM
The report calls for:
✅ Upgrading sewage works in National Parks
✅ Stronger action on farm pollution with real financial support for farmers
✅ Tougher legal water targets for National Parks
October 1, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Farmers are crucial allies in protecting rivers. Many want to work with nature – but funding cuts mean they’re left with little support. Closure of SFI24 has left businesses in limbo, with few incentives for biodiversity, soil health or water quality.
October 1, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Main reasons for failure?
🌾 Agriculture & rural land management: 47.6%
🚰 Water industry (sewage infrastructure): 28.6%

These rivers should be among the cleanest in the country. Instead, they’re being failed by weak protections.
October 1, 2025 at 4:22 PM
✍️ Please sign the petition to restore funding and protect our rivers: www.makingspaceforwater.com
Making Space for Water
We’re calling on the UK government to make #SpaceForWater by urgently supporting farmers and landowners to create and maintain a network of nature-rich river corridors.
www.makingspaceforwater.com
September 12, 2025 at 9:36 AM
But this isn’t just Cumbria – across the country, river restoration funding has been gutted.

📺 Watch from 05:43 (until 7pm tonight): www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
Look North (North East and Cumbria) - Evening News: 11/09/2025
The latest news, sport and weather for the North East and Cumbria.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 12, 2025 at 9:36 AM
CRRP isn’t just any programme – it’s the most awarded of all:
🏆 5 UK River Prizes
🌍 Current European River Prize
🎥 Finalist in the Thiess International River Prize (the ‘Oscars of the environment’).
September 12, 2025 at 9:36 AM