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West Cumbria Rivers Trust

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WCRT is an award-winning environmental charity dedicated to protecting, restoring and improving the region's blue spaces for people and wildlife.

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Last week we kicked off planting season with a volunteer event at Great Broughton along the River Derwent! ๐ŸŒณ We planted 0.2 Ha of wildlife habitat along the riverbank, letting nature take its course without tree tubes - thanks to all the volunteers! #TreePlanting #RiverDerwent

Last week we kicked off planting season with a volunteer event at Great Broughton along the River Derwent! ๐ŸŒณ We planted 0.2 Ha of wildlife habitat along the riverbank, letting nature take its course without tree tubes - thanks to all the volunteers!  #TreePlanting #RiverDerwent
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๐ŸŒณ Two years ago, we joined forces with Bootle Parish Council to create a vibrant Community Woodland Today, with the help of local volunteers & our Apprentices, we cared for the trees and found our 1st apple (Keswick Codlin) in the orchard! ๐Ÿ’š #CommunityWoodland #VolunteerPower

๐ŸŒณ Two years ago, we joined forces with Bootle Parish Council to create a vibrant Community Woodland

Today, with the help of local volunteers & our Apprentices, we cared for the trees and found our 1st apple (Keswick Codlin) in the orchard! ๐Ÿ’š

#CommunityWoodland #VolunteerPower
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๐ŸŒฟ We're hiring! Assistant Project Officer โ€“ Invasive Species ๐ŸŒฟ ๐Ÿ“ Keswick | ๐Ÿ’ผ ยฃ26,214 + pension | โฐ Full-time Tackle invasive species, reintroduce water voles & boost biodiversity. ๐Ÿ‘‰ Apply now: westcumbriariverstrust.org/job/assistant-โ€ฆ ๐Ÿ“… Deadline: Mon 13 Jan ๐Ÿ’™

๐ŸŒฟ We're hiring! Assistant Project Officer โ€“ Invasive Species ๐ŸŒฟ
๐Ÿ“ Keswick | ๐Ÿ’ผ ยฃ26,214 + pension | โฐ Full-time
Tackle invasive species, reintroduce water voles & boost biodiversity.
๐Ÿ‘‰ Apply now: westcumbriariverstrust.org/job/assistant-โ€ฆ
๐Ÿ“… Deadline: Mon 13 Jan ๐Ÿ’™
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New Watery Walk: Riverside Wildlife Adventure! ๐ŸŒฟโœจ Explore the River Ehen loop to Longlands Lake with fun activities for kids! ๐Ÿ“ Egremont to Longlands Lake โณ 1.5 - 2 hrs westcumbriariverstrust.org/trails/egremonโ€ฆ #MyWateryWalk #WateryWalks #RiversideAdventures #RiverEhen

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Missed it? Check out our tips for a #SustainableChristmas! ๐ŸŽ„๐ŸŒ From eco-friendly gifts to nature-filled activities, make memories while caring for the planet. Plus, Furoshiki wrapping is stunning! ๐ŸŒŸ Explore more: westcumbriariverstrust.org/news/river-friโ€ฆ

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๐ŸŽ… When youโ€™re expecting a delivery, you donโ€™t usually expect Father Christmas himself to turn up - but thatโ€™s what happened with our APC parcel! Outstanding service from APC Overnight! ๐ŸŽ Wishing a very Merry Christmas to all our festive delivery heroes! ๐ŸŽ„โœจ

๐ŸŽ… When youโ€™re expecting a delivery, you donโ€™t usually expect Father Christmas himself to turn up - but thatโ€™s what happened with our APC parcel! Outstanding service from <a href="/APCOvernight/">APC Overnight</a>! ๐ŸŽ

Wishing a very Merry Christmas to all our festive delivery heroes! ๐ŸŽ„โœจ
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๐ŸŒŠ Along with many environmental charities, we're urging Steve Reed MP to keep the Water Restoration Fund, using water company fines to restore rivers. ๐Ÿ’ง Polluters should pay for the damage they cause! #ProtectOurRivers Josh MacAlister MP Markus Campbell-Savours MP ๐Ÿ‘‡ msn.com/en-gb/news/worโ€ฆ

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๐ŸŒฟ Reflecting on 2024! ๐ŸŒฟ From river restoration to wildlife ponds, tree planting to creative projects, this is our contribution to healthier rivers in 2024. Check out our highlights! ๐Ÿ‘‰ #WCRT #RiversForLife #NatureRecovery #RestoreRivers

๐ŸŒฟ Reflecting on 2024! ๐ŸŒฟ
From river restoration to wildlife ponds, tree planting to creative projects, this is our contribution to healthier rivers in 2024. 
Check out our highlights! ๐Ÿ‘‰ 
#WCRT #RiversForLife #NatureRecovery #RestoreRivers
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๐ŸŒฑ The Resilient Glenderamackin Team is kicking off the year by visiting farmers and drafting pond designs to boost wildlife, drought resilience, & flood protection ๐ŸŒง๏ธ. More updates coming soon as we shape our 20-year plan! ๐ŸŒฟ ๐Ÿ‘‡westcumbriariverstrust.org/projects/glendโ€ฆ #FloodResilience

๐ŸŒฑ The Resilient Glenderamackin Team is kicking off the year by visiting farmers and drafting pond designs to boost wildlife, drought resilience, &amp; flood protection ๐ŸŒง๏ธ. More updates coming soon as we shape our 20-year plan! ๐ŸŒฟ
๐Ÿ‘‡westcumbriariverstrust.org/projects/glendโ€ฆ
#FloodResilience
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๐ŸŒฑ Our Youth Panel has helped plant 100m of mixed native hedge in the Cockermouth catchment! ๐ŸŒฟ Restoring an old hedge, creating wildlife corridors & shaping a future wetland - all fuelled by 4 types of cake from the landowner! ๐Ÿฐ๐Ÿ‘ #HedgePlanting #YouthAction

๐ŸŒฑ Our Youth Panel has helped plant 100m of mixed native hedge in the Cockermouth catchment! ๐ŸŒฟ Restoring an old hedge, creating wildlife corridors &amp; shaping a future wetland - all fuelled by 4 types of cake from the landowner! ๐Ÿฐ๐Ÿ‘ #HedgePlanting #YouthAction
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๐Ÿ’ฐ ยฃ11 Million waiting to restore our rivers! Fines from water companies should fix pollution damage, but not a penny has been spent. We've urged Water Minister Emma Hardy to release these funds for essential river restoration. Read our joint letter ๐Ÿ‘‡ theriverstrust.org/about-us/news/โ€ฆ

๐Ÿ’ฐ ยฃ11 Million waiting to restore our rivers!

Fines from water companies should fix pollution damage, but not a penny has been spent.

We've urged Water Minister Emma Hardy to release these funds for essential river restoration.

Read our joint letter ๐Ÿ‘‡
theriverstrust.org/about-us/news/โ€ฆ
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Are you worried about waterlogged soils and risks to your livestock? Join us on Wed 12th Feb at Belle Vue Vets, Wigton to hear about how to control liver fluke and ways to improve waterlogged soils. Email [email protected] to book. ๐Ÿฎ National Farmers' Union Nature Friendly Farming Network

Are you worried about waterlogged soils and risks to your livestock? Join us on Wed 12th Feb at Belle Vue Vets, Wigton to hear about how to control liver fluke and ways to improve waterlogged soils. Email Tasha@westcumbriariverstrust.org to book. ๐Ÿฎ
<a href="/NFUtweets/">National Farmers' Union</a> <a href="/NFFNUK/">Nature Friendly Farming Network</a>
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๐ŸŽ‰ Celebrating our amazing apprentices! ๐ŸŽ‰ This #NationalApprenticeshipWeek, weโ€™re proud of our first Countryside Worker Apprentices - 18 months of hands-on conservation, skills & qualifications! ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ‘ Special thanks to Sophie, Monica, Jack and Aaron. #NAW2025 #WCRT

๐ŸŽ‰ Celebrating our amazing apprentices! ๐ŸŽ‰

This #NationalApprenticeshipWeek, weโ€™re proud of our first Countryside Worker Apprentices - 18 months of hands-on conservation, skills &amp; qualifications! ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ‘

Special thanks to Sophie, Monica, Jack and Aaron.  

#NAW2025 #WCRT
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Hear Luke Bryant from West Cumbria Rivers Trust speak to the impact of winning the @reviveourrivers 2022 European River Prize. Want to showcase your river restoration work on the global stage? Apply for the Thiess Intl River Prize ๐Ÿ‘‡ cvent.com/c/abstracts/79โ€ฆ

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๐Ÿ“ข Our Assistant Director will be LIVE on BBC Breakfast tomorrow from Salford! ๐ŸŽฏ Heโ€™ll be talking about the urgent need to restore our rivers and the funding crisis threatening this vital work. ๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŸ ๐Ÿ“บ Donโ€™t miss it! #SaveOurRivers

๐Ÿ“ข Our Assistant Director will be LIVE on BBC Breakfast tomorrow from Salford! ๐ŸŽฏ

Heโ€™ll be talking about the urgent need to restore our rivers and the funding crisis threatening this vital work. ๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŸ

๐Ÿ“บ Donโ€™t miss it! #SaveOurRivers
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Weโ€™re saying goodbye to X. As a charity with limited resources, we need spaces that align with our values. ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ’™ Join us on Bluesky, Instagram or Facebook to keep up with our work! #RiversMatter #NatureRecovery #LeavingX