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Below is the latest and greatest new from West Cumbria Rivers Trust:
A restoration project on Whit Beck near Lorton five years ago has been hugely successful in supporting Cumbria’s native salmon and trout populations, newly published research shows.We led a 2014 project to restore a heavily modified …
We have secured a total of £3.4 million funding for a range of major river improvement projects across the region that will contribute to flood risk reduction efforts, improve wildlife habitats and restore river environments.A £1.5 millio…
Evidence of the preferred habitats of Cumbria’s native Atlantic salmon has been provided by new research from West Cumbria Rivers Trust.Our annual fish survey had its most successful season ever in 2018, with a record 157 sites surveyed a…
We’re appealing for volunteers to monitor river insect numbers at sites throughout the River Derwent catchment area, to help monitor river health and give early warning of water pollution incidents.Riverflies are at the heart of the f…
Various local community groups and organisations have worked together to help young salmon spawning in the River Derwent make it back out to sea.Atlantic salmon are facing a battle for survival, with threats from climate change, habitat des…
More plastic waste will be kept out of landfill as West Cumbria Rivers Trust in Keswick town centre becomes a collection point for crisp packets and biscuit wrappers.Many items of food packaging can’t be recycled through standard househol…
Local residents can find out more about a £1.5 million improvement programme for the River Keekle outside Whitehaven at an upcoming event.In the 1990s, near Moresby Parks, the River Keekle was lined with plastic as it was thought that poss…
A new website offering extensive information on river and lake improvement projects happening across West Cumbria has been launched.Rivers and lakes are a central part of Cumbria’s lifestyle and economy and we expect a lot from them inclu…
We’ve planted more than 700 trees on the banks of the River Ehen in Egremont with help from local primary school students. A team of staff and volunteers were joined by members of Egremont Anglers and 24 pupils from St. Bridget’s…
A colourful new vehicle is hitting Cumbria’s roads as we unveil our new van decorated with drawings by local children. A ‘Design Our Van’ competition for under-16s attracted more than 100 entries, including entries from St. Herbe…
