West Cumbria Rivers Trust

Our objectives West Cumbria Rivers Trust has a crucial role to play in raising awareness and increasing understanding of West Cumbria’s rivers and lakes. We do this by connecting with people locally to make a positive difference to the health of rivers, lakes, people and wildlife. To this end we have three core objectives, each with a specific set of goals. Connect Engaging communities and partnership organisations to enjoy our rivers and lakes by connecting people with rivers and nature. Goals: A healthy river catchment is relevant and accessible to the West Cumbrian community who are actively engaged in protecting and securing its future. The Trust is a well-respected and highly visible charity recognised as the leading organisation for river catchment management in West Cumbria. Encouraging active participation of local people in the management of rivers Improve Restoring natural processes within the catchment and making changes on land to optimise the passage of clean water for flood mitigation and water quality whilst improving habitat and connectivity. Goals: Improving natural habitat, river processes and water quality through an array of different projects across West Cumbria Promoting good practice to improve water quality and the movement of water Making changes in the landscape to hold and manage the passage of water more effectively