Bassenthwaite Lake - © 2014 Val Corbett Photography

Caring for our Lakes & Rivers

Buttermere - © 2014 Bas Montgomery

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

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

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

Protecting the endangered freshwater pearl mussel

Next Event: 18th May 2021 - Green Gym: Longlands Lake session 1 (booking required)

Featured News

Longlands Lake improvements take shape

Wild Rivers Catchment

Longlands Lake improvements take shape

Improvements to Longlands Lake Country Park are well underway with a new willow hide, Forest School area and wildlife pond now created.We…

Whinlatter Forest project aims to help slow floodwaters

Derwent Catchment

Whinlatter Forest project aims to help slow floodwaters

Work has started on a natural flood management project at Whinlatter Forest which aims to help slow the flow of water towards Lorton and the…

Win up to £25,000 and support our work!

General Catchment

Win up to £25,000 and support our work!

We’re taking part in the Allerdale and Lakeland Lottery - a new lottery launched by Allerdale Borough Council which offers pr…

Natural Flood Management handbook

General Catchment

Natural Flood Management handbook

We’re pleased to announce the publication of our ‘Natural Flood Management handbook: a practical guide for farmers’.&…

WCRT Newsletter - From Beck to Beach

General Catchment

WCRT Newsletter - From Beck to Beach

Stay up-to-date with our work through the seasons and find out what’s happening on your local watercourse. Subscribe to our new…

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