South Cumbria Rivers Trust

10/10/2026

You head for a refreshment on your day off and what do you see... Fell Brewery!
Well, go on, I'll support my charity then!
5p per pint of Ghyll comes to SCRT to help conserve and protect our rivers in South Cumbria. Not only that you're supporting a fantastic local business with sustainability at the heart of what they do. Cheers 🤩

08/10/2026

We're having a little volunteer thank you event in October, for all our 2026 volunteers! It's an opportunity for you to meet new friends, talk about the work done so far and have a slice of cake on us, for all your hard work.

06/10/2026

The nights may be drawing in but that doesn't stop you having a little walk along your local river!
We have some gorgeous autumnal walks here in South Lakes, where you can watch the trees change colour and hopefully spot some
As well as Dallam, Levens and Rothay parks (to name a few), we also have our Conserving Coniston and Crake Trails:https://ccc.scrt.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/01/CCCWalkBookWEB.pdf
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02/10/2026

Our new farm advisor Jemma has been out in the Poaka catchment, liaising with local farmers to carry out farm assessments. These assessments support diffuse pollution mitigation by supporting land improvements including soil health, buffer strips, slurry storage and more. These water quality improvements directly protect drinking water for , in partnership with United Utilities

30/09/2026

The diggers are out of the Upper Duddon valley after weeks of work.
This particular project saw the removal of 140m of revetment from the riverbank.
Revetment is man-made material placed on the side of river channels to direct flow and stabilise river banks, although they can cause unintended environmental impact. Removal allows for flow diversity, promoting erosion and deposition of sediments, regeneration of suitable habitats and reconnects a river to its floodplain. River restoration is a powerful tool to support river dynamics, water quality and biodiversity improvements.
Part of the 20 year Upper Duddon Landscape Recovery Programme, we continue to work for our rivers, for the benefit of people and wildlife.

29/09/2026

We're coming to the end of the Himalayan Balsam season and whilst we're busy crunching the figures, we wanted to give a big shout out to all volunteers who pulled, bashed, thrashed, and stomped on this invasive non-native species this year! 📣🤩
We've been working in collaboration with a number of organisations across South Cumbria to develop a best practice protocol and co-ordinate control action across our catchments.
We've even carried out eight green social prescribing events to deliver access to blue-green spaces, promote wellbeing and connection with nature💧🌱With thanks to our funders and Furness Council for supporting this programme.

27/09/2026

We're looking for a new Projects and Technical Manager here at South Cumbria Rivers Trust! 📣
You could be the right candidate to join our senior management team, providing technical leadership across our growing programme of river restoration and conservation work. 🌱 Recruitment ends Sunday 4th October.
You can find details here: https://environmentjob.co.uk/jobs/111576-projects-and-technical-manager

25/09/2026

📣We are delighted to announce that are our new sponsors! A local award winning business, ShedOne are keen environmentalists, implementing sustainability practices across their business and they are based just round the corner from us in
We're thrilled they have chosen to support our little charity. Keep an eye out for more socials coming up but for now, have a drink of something fancy. Happy Fridaaay 🤩🌍💧

24/09/2026

are our new sponsors! With each sale of their 10th Anniversary limited edition rods, a donation will be made to SCRT to support our conservation work 📣
Rigged and Ready are a local company based in Kendal, supporting local anglers to access rivers, promoting best practice and championing restoration activities on the River Kent and beyond. You'll be hearing more about our collaboration but for now, give them a whoop whoop (or a like) for supporting our small charity! 🙌
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23/09/2026

You will find the LIFER4ever Kent project at Kendal's Nature Recovery Festival this Saturday 26th September. 'Back to the Garden' is this year's theme. Sam, from South Cumbria Rivers Trust (SCRT), will be giving a talk about 'What aquatic life provides for the garden' and long standing SCRT volunteers will be sharing their perspectives on Himalyan Balsam control, the importance of good soil to wildlife and vegetables as well as tips for encouraging birds into your garden.

Access to the complete program of events for the full day of inspiration and ideas to make your garden a sanctuary for nature are just £5.

See you there!

Mandatory Event Pass Interactive Festival Programme PDF Festival Programme Welcome to the Natural Kendal Nature Recovery Festival! Join us at Kendal College (Westmorland Campus) on Saturday, 26th September from 10:00 AM for aninspiring day dedicated to local wildlife, sustainability, and community a...