SCRT welcomed Matty for work experience in July. Read Matt’s blog about his time at South Cumbria Rivers Trust. Matty’s Moments I was fortunate to gain a week’s work experience at South Cumbria Rivers Trust during the summer term. I was initially welcomed by a chatty lovely bunch of people who made me feel really welcome. To begin my journey, I was taken out on my first day to a small section of a river at Starnthwaite, where I jumped…
Welcome to our new Volunteers Page on Better Impact. Better Impact is our new volunteer management system. You can easily sign up to volunteer events, including all types of activity like Balsam Bashing, Reed planting, walkover surveys, electrofishing and everything in between. It’s simple, you go to page and fill in an application form. This provides us with information about you in advance, like emergency contact information, availability and questions relating to activity like your shoe size! This system is…
SCRT have been successful in securing two Water Restoration Fund projects, funded by the UK Government. Windermere STEP – Stepping Up for Windermere Windermere Septic Tank Emptying Programme (STEP) will see SCRT lead a programme of delivery and engagement, with Lake District Foundation supporting on communications and impact monitoring. SCRT will target four key areas, including Troutbeck, Far Sawrey, Esthwaite and Grasmere. We will offer free assessment and emptying to high risk properties. If you live in one of these…
The 2024 Electrofishing report is now available. This report highlights findings from our most recent Electrofishing programme, including what was found, areas covered and more in 2024. Our Electrofishing programme is an important tool to monitor fish species and abundance across our catchment areas. You can find the report here.
Following a successful trial last year, we’re thrilled to announce that Trout in the Classroom is back. After working with Grayrigg C Of E Primary School for the last couple of years on a variety of river topics, they happily volunteered to host Trout in the Classroom this year. If you followed progress last year, you’ll know this is an amazing opportunity for children to learn about Brown trout and rivers. It’s immersive, interactive learning at its best, and one…
Pete Evoy, our Trust Director, has finally decided to hang up his wellies and retire from SCRT! Pete has worked for the Trust since 2010, where there were once only two members of staff employed by the Trust. Since then, he has been instrumental in helping shape and develop the charity, now employing eight members of staff. Some of Pete’s contributions to the Trust include; lead officer for Bowston weir removal, Windermere Restore the Shore, Love Windermere Board member and…
We have an exciting opportunity to join South Cumbria Rivers Trust, to work within the iconic landscapes of the southern Lake District UNESCO World Heritage site. We are seeking a motivated, experienced Trust Manager to join our team and drive forward business development. This role is crucial in driving forward our initiatives, leading staff and helping to shape SCRT’s future as we explore new horizons. Please see our Vacancies page for further information or click the link below. Vacancies
Not one but two culverts in the South Cumbria have been removed over the last couple of months. A culvert is defined as an enclosed artificial channel or pipe that is used to continue a watercourse under ground or a structure. Culverts can have a number of negative impacts on the environment, including loss of habitat and environmental features. Culverts impede or block movement of fish and other aquatic species, as they fragment river habitat and disrupt natural processes. Here…
We’re thrilled that The Sir John Fisher Foundation have continued to support SCRT’s Wild About Rivers education project. We have received a grant for £2575 to continue this exciting work. What is Wild About Rivers? Wild About Rivers is an education programme, run by SCRT, with funding helping to target schools in the Barrow and Furness area. It supports classroom visits and river-based visits so that children can learn more about river habitats and wildlife. It also provide a vital…
Electrofishing season is well under way with SCRT carrying out lots of surveys across our five main catchment areas so far. In total this year, we have carried out 15 surveys, with more to come! If you don’t know what Electrofishing is, it’s a survey technique used to assess the health, density and species of fish populations in our becks and rivers. Data collected every year, helps us to identify watercourses in need of restoration and helps us collect data…