Bidwell Brook Partnership
Creating a nature-rich landscape where people and wildlife flourish, clean water flows and farms and businesses thrive.
Collaboration
Bringing residents, land managers, community groups and local organisations together around one shared plan for the Bidwell Brook. By pooling effort, funding and know-how, we coordinate practical action that restores habitats, reduces pollution and builds pride in our river.
Research
Good decisions need good evidence. We have established a research programme to map pressures and track change. Findings are shared openly so partners can target effort where it counts and measure real improvements in the Brook and its wider catchment.
EDUCATION
We aim to grow river stewardship through hands-on, outdoor learning experiences with schools, community groups and citizen scientists. From the headwaters to outflow, we want people of all ages to discover how the Brook works and what they can do to keep it healthy.
ABOUT US
Who we are...
The Bidwell Brook Partnership (BBP) is a forward-thinking initiative spearheaded by Dartington and Rattery Parish Councils. Launched in 2023, this collaborative endeavour unites local organisations, farms, businesses, and residents to forge a nature-rich landscape where both people and wildlife can thrive.
OUR GOALS
Our mission...
The partnership’s goals are ambitious but essential: ensuring clean water flows, supporting flourishing wildlife, and creating opportunities for sustainable farming and businesses.
The BBP works closely with key organisations, including South West Water, Westcountry Rivers Trust, the Environment Agency, South Devon Catchments Partnership, Devon Wildlife Trust. Our most important partners are, however, the farmers in the catchment and local people who live, work or own land in the Bidwell Valley.
Flagship projects
About us
Meet our partners...
We are lucky to work with several brilliant partner organisations who help us with our vital work.
