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Below is the latest and greatest new from West Cumbria Rivers Trust:
New methods of reducing flood risk by slowing rivers using natural materials are being trialled in Flimby. Woody debris has been installed in Penny Gill to slow its flow and help stop the culverts carrying water under Flimby village be…
Tackling pollution, rescuing fish, reducing flood risk and saving endangered species - it’s all in a year’s work for us. In 2018, supported by a large team of volunteers, we planted over 5000 trees, relocated fish to safety on 27 con…
We’re really excited to advertise this PhD studentship opportunity with Durham University to help us monitor our Natural Flood Management projects. The project will involve a mix of modelling and fieldwork in the Lake District, and a …
We’re pleased to announce the publication of our ‘Natural Flood Management handbook: a practical guide for farmers’. https://www.westcumbriariverstrust.org/assets/content/projects/downloads/11882_nfm_handbook_web.pdfT…
Year 4 pupils from St Bridget’s Catholic Primary School in Egremont were creating art by the River Ehen this week. We went to look at the removal of Ennerdale Mill Weir, and then created drawings, poems and songs inspired by…
First Egremont Guides took action for rivers and lakes last week when we walked around Longlands Lake and along the River Ehen. We picked up litter as we went and they especially enjoyed pulling up Himalayan balsam. Some of them even interv…
Fancy doing something a bit different this summer? Got a few days spare? Want to gain some work experience? We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers and a longer term seasonal survey assistant to join our team and help conduct j…
Are you looking for work experience in the conservation sector? Do you enjoy standing in rivers? If so, you might just fit the bill. West Cumbria Rivers Trust are looking for an intern to join their team. You will gain experience across the…
Join our practical work days and help us look after West Cumbria’s rivers and lakesWhen? On the last Thursday of every month between 10am - 4pm (or as long as you want!). .February 22nd - Willow Staking @ Longlands Lake…
***UPDATE: EVENT CANCELLED*** Due to the bad weather conditions, this event is now cancelled. Stay safe and warm and keep an eye out as the litter pick will be rearranged for later in the year.Sunday 4th of March marks the seventh annual Ri…
