Why?
Pollution from sewage discharges, surface run-off and agricultural impacts are all harming the river and its precious ecosystem.
For example, in 2022, the Erme catchment received twice the South West average and seven times the national average of storm overflow discharges into its waterways*.
Through a combination of positive action projects, community events and raising public awareness, our aim is to make sustainable changes, across the catchment, safeguarding a legacy for future generations.
*source: South West Water EDM monitor data accessed under FOI request.
Latest News
Coastguards Beach
DEFRA announcement confirms Coastguards Beach becomes designated Bathing Waters
Our Work
Projects
Working across the entire Erme catchment, from source to sea, we have a number of land-based and water-based projects tackling a range of issues. Find out more about our active and pipeline projects here.
Environment Agency’s first season’s classification for Coastguards Bathing Water is ‘Poor’
Get involved
We are always on the look out for volunteers to support our work – from river cleans to data analysis, we need people to help! Get in touch with us to find out about how you can help.
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