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Below is the latest and greatest new from West Cumbria Rivers Trust:
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…
The 2017 electrofishing and habitat survey results have been collated, analysed and poured over and our findings are now out! To read the finished report click on the link below: Electrofishing Report 2017
What is a toad patrol?Every year volunteers across the country go out at night to help amphibians (frogs, toads and newts) on their spring migration to cross busy roads. Toads on Roads is a citizen science project, coordinated by the amphib…
Wishing you a wonderful Christmas and Festive New Year from all the team!Huge thanks for the fantastic artists at St Herbert’s Primary School who helped decorate our office with their festive rivery pictures. They were so go…
Job VacancyPosition: Ellenwise Project OfficerLocation: West CumbriaSalary: starting on £25,140 per annum plus 6% pension. 2 year contract with likely 2 year extension. West Cumbria Rivers Trust is a registered environmental charity dedic…
The much anticipated final report of the 3 year Loweswater Care Programme Project to improve water quality in Loweswater lake is now available. The report provides an depth review of the work undertaken throughout the project and…
