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Below is the latest and greatest new from West Cumbria Rivers Trust:
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…
To mark the International Year of the Salmon in 2019, we’ve teamed up with Eden Rivers Trust to launch The Adventurous Salmon, a brand-new children’s picture book.The book follows the epic 3,000 km journey undertaken by an…
We’re looking for even more volunteers in 2019 to help with our work to conserve rivers and lakes in the Keswick area.Our successful Derwent River Watchers days are back. Volunteers are needed on the third Thursday of each month …
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…
