River Otter Beaver Trial
Discover the story of Devon’s first licensed beaver re-introduction & monitoring project, on the River Otter.
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River Otter Beaver Trial news
On Valentines Day 2020, while couples across the country were celebrating the passing of another year together, something momentous quietly happened in east Devon. The five year River Otter…
European otter
The sinuous otter is an excellent swimmer and can be seen hunting in wetlands, rivers and along the coast - try the west coast of Scotland, West Wales, the West Country or East Anglia for the best…
River lamprey
The river lamprey is a primitive, jawless fish, with a round, sucker-mouth which it uses to attach to other fish to feed from them. Adults live in the sea and return to freshwater to spawn.
Celebrating the River Plym!
Everyone is welcome to join a unique public celebration of the River Plym, its wildlife and the communities who live along its length.
The River Plym Project
The River Plym flows from Dartmoor, to Plymouth, and into the sea. By connecting with the people who live and work alongside the Plym, this project looked to understand how local communities currently engage with the River Plym.
Discover wildlife on the river
Learn about Devon’s rivers and the wildlife that lives in and around them. Discover which of our nature reserves provide some of the best river views in Devon.
Torridge River Restoration Project
The Torridge River Restoration Project aims to restore water quality and ecological health, through farm advice, capital works, community action and training.
End river pollution
The UK is ranked as one of the worst countries in Europe for water quality, with pollution beyond legal limits caused by a toxic cocktail of sewage and agricultural pollution.
Torridge River Restoration Project Success
As the Torridge River Restoration Project comes to a close team leader Matt Turley reflects on the incredible achievements of the project, gives thanks to everyone involved and looks forward to…
Wilder Diaries: South Devon River Champions
Find out what the South Devon River Champions have been up to!
Bat walk at the Otter Estuary (near Budleigh Salterton)
Want to get batty about bats? Join us to see and detect bats at this event which is part of the Saving Devon's Treescapes project.