Wetlands
Teeming with insects, rich in plants and a haven for mammals, wetlands offer an unforgettable experience. They play a vital role in supporting wildlife, purifying water and capturing carbon.
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Caen Wetlands
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Working Wetlands & Upstream Thinking
Upstream Thinking is South West Water’s approach to keeping our drinking & bathing water clean & affordable by stopping pollutants entering rivers and streams
Project Unitea
In this partnership project with the Pickwell Foundation and Barnstaple Town Council, we're co-creating a new community tea garden in Barnstaple — a welcoming, nature-friendly space where people can connect, grow, and enjoy a freshly harvested cuppa together.
My project
Craig gives up his time volunteering in the Bluebell Community Garden. Transforming the garden into a positive space for local people to enjoy, Craig has felt himself become relaxed and happier,…
The Avon Valley Project
The Avon Valley project aims to restore and re-connect precious wildlife habitat by working with landowners. Find out more about our work around the river Avon
Conservation Communities Project
The Conservation Communities project worked in 11 parishes between Great Torrington and Hatherleigh, from 2020 until the end of 2022, to record as much about the natural environment as possible.
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.
Freshwater pearl mussel project
This pioneering project focused on conserving a rare and endangered species on the River Torridge. Find out more about the Freshwater Pearl Mussel Project.
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…
Connecting People and Landscapes project
Connecting People and Landscapes (CPL) in a changing environment is a project looking at the impact that climate change is having on wildlife in farming landscapes, focusing on nine threatened nocturnal mammal species. Made possible thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund, this is a Partnership project led by the Bat Conservation Trust.
South West Wildcat Project
A project is underway to investigate the possibility of bringing wildcats back to the South West after an absence of more than 100 years.