Wyre Rivers Trust

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Wyre Rivers Trust
TypeCharity
Headquarters Southport, Merseyside
Location
  • UK
Area served
Borough of Wyre
ServicesConservation
General manager
Thomas Myerscough
Website https://wyreriverstrust.org

Wyre Rivers Trust is an environmental organisation based in the Borough of Wyre, Lancashire, England. A subsidiary of The Rivers Trust, [1] its aim is to improve the natural environment around the River Wyre catchment in line with the European Water Framework Directive (WFD). [2] It is a registered charity, [3] with its registered office being in Southport, Merseyside. [4]

Its partner companies include Wyre Council, the Royal Society of Biology and United Utilities. [5]

The company's motto is From Bowland to Bay, and its general manager is Thomas Myerscough. [6]

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References

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