Protect The Cotswold’s Rivers

About Us

The Cotswolds Rivers Trust is a team of passionate and enthusiastic river champions dedicated to reversing the decline of our rivers.

Our motto: ‘we get our feet wet’, reflects our hands-on approach to conservation since our incorporation in 2011. We don’t just talk about making a difference; we actively engage in on-the-ground projects that bring tangible improvements to our rivers. We make things happen and constantly strive to make a real and positive difference for the river, the surrounding landscape and its communities.

Our vision:

“vibrant and healthy waterways for everyone”

Our Projects

Windrush Catchment Partnership

A catchment based approach is a scalable and inclusive, civil society-led initiative that works in partnership with Government, Local Authorities, Water Companies and more, to maximise the natural value of our environment.

Catchment Based Partnerships, of which there are over 100 across England, work to achieve targets under the Government’s 25 Year ‘Environment Plan’.

Windrush Recovery
Project

Countryside river

Upper Coln Restoration Group

Riverfly
Monitoring

Our Latest News

  • Road run off samples

    New Report Reveals Alarming Levels of Tyre Pollution in the Cotswolds

    Cotswolds Rivers Trust is calling for urgent action to protect freshwater ecosystems The findings [...]

  • The Salmon School Inspires Oxfordshire’s Young Minds

    As part of its first year visiting the UK, The Salmon School initiative was [...]

  • Countryside river

    Cotswolds Rivers Trust takes a stand on Thames Water funding

    At the Cotswolds Rivers Trust (CRT), our mission has always been to protect and [...]

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