Caring for our Lakes & Rivers

The Derwent Catchment includes the Rivers Greta, Cocker and Marron in addition to a number of significant and beautiful lakes

Ellen

The Ellen Catchment flows from the Skiddaw massif and includes Overwater, Chapelhouse Reservoir and the Crookhurst sub-catchment

Wild Rivers

The Wild Rivers Catchment covers the rivers Ehen, Calder, Irt, Mite, Esk and Annas in addition to a number of lakes including Ennerdale and Wast Water

Wampool & Waver

The Wampool & Waver Catchment drains into the Solway Firth, the catchment includes many wetlands, 2 designated shellfish waters and a designated bathing water

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Working in partnership to make a difference

Helping reduce flood risk through natural measures

Improving watery wildlife habitat

Next Event: 25th May 2022 - POSTPONED:Glenderamackin Volunteer Group: wild flower planting and hedge maintenance

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Click here for our Catchment Data Portal

Next Event: 25th May 2022 - POSTPONED:Glenderamackin Volunteer Group: wild flower planting and hedge maintenance

Featured News

Double your Donation to West Cumbria Rivers Trust

General Catchment

Double your Donation to West Cumbria Rivers Trust

St John’s Beck Habitat Improvements

General Catchment

St John’s Beck Habitat Improvements

Restoring Rivers – Hard work, great rewards

General Catchment

Restoring Rivers – Hard work, great rewards

Another Great Year for West Cumbria’s Rivers

General Catchment

Another Great Year for West Cumbria’s Rivers

New wetlands store over 50 tonnes of carbon per year

Derwent Catchment

New wetlands store over 50 tonnes of carbon per year

Tweets

Click here for our Catchment Data Portal

Next Event: 25th May 2022 - *POSTPONED:*Glenderamackin Volunteer Group: wild flower planting and hedge maintenance

Featured News

Double your Donation to West Cumbria Rivers Trust

General Catchment

Double your Donation to West Cumbria Rivers Trust

St John’s Beck Habitat Improvements

General Catchment

St John’s Beck Habitat Improvements

Restoring Rivers – Hard work, great rewards

General Catchment

Restoring Rivers – Hard work, great rewards

Another Great Year for West Cumbria’s Rivers

General Catchment

Another Great Year for West Cumbria’s Rivers

New wetlands store over 50 tonnes of carbon per year

Derwent Catchment

New wetlands store over 50 tonnes of carbon per year

Tweets

Next Event: 25th May 2022 - POSTPONED:Glenderamackin Volunteer Group: wild flower planting and hedge maintenance