Welcome to The Wear Rivers Trust

We conserve, protect, rehabilitate and improve the landscape and watercourses we rely on volunteers to help us with our work on the river


We are still seeking feedback from those involved with the Gaunless project, please find the evaluation survey here>>>>.

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Riverfly Monitoring Workshop: Wed 6th March: 10.30 - 4.30 Low Barns Nature Reserve

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Cong Burn River Restoration project we need your views

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Mission Statement

The mission of the Wear Rivers Trust is to conserve, protect, rehabilitate and improve the landscape and watercourses of the whole River Wear catchment, from the watershed to the estuarine and adjacent coastal areas, through involving individuals, local communities, government agencies

and public bodies with proactive improvement works and monitoring and by increasing awareness and understanding of the environmental factors that influence the river and its associated wildlife, whilst helping to promote the river as a recreational feature for the enjoyment of all.

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The Trust is a member of The Rivers Trust (formerly The Association of River Trusts) and works with the local community throughout the catchment of the Wear from the source in Upper Weardale to the coast to conserve, protect, restore and improve the rivers and streams of the catchment.

One of the key aims is to raise awareness of the value of the River Wear, including its flora, fauna, social and economic benefits, and to help people understand the need for conservation and restoration, as well as to promote exploration and enjoyment of this precious resource.

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