South Devon
River Champions
AVON RIVER CHAMPIONS
formerly Aune Conservation Association
Our aim is to restore & maintain the health of our river and rebuild wildlife corridors from Dartmoor to our Estuaries
Clean River | Thriving Wildlife | Sustainable Communities
We connect people who support our aims. Community groups, parish councils, farmers & landowners, businesses and individuals in all parishes in the Avon River catchment - South Brent, North Huish, Diptford, Loddiswell, Aveton Gifford, Bantham & Thurlestone and Bigbury.
We Team up with the River Gara catchment (Blackawton & Stoke Fleming, East Allington, Slapton) and the Kingsbridge Salcombe Estuary (Kingsbridge Town, West Alvington, Malborough, Slapton, Frogmore & Sherford, Charleton, South Pool, East Portlemouth)
Together we can do more
RIVER WATER QUALITY
Find out about how water quality is measured, what data is available, how citizen scientists can fill the data gaps and how to use the data
WILDLIFE CORRIDORS
Landowners, farmers and gardeners can create space for nature and allow wildlife to flourish alongside their businesses and busy lives.
VOLUNTEERS
Learn conservation skills alongside specialists and landowners who want to restore habitats and protect our rivers from pollution.
MEMBERSHIP
Your support for our work is welcome.
A voluntary annual membership subscription ensures we can continue to support community groups in our catchments and keep you informed of important issues, opportunities and achievements.
£10/household or £40/business per year
Thank you for your support.
SeaMoor Lotto is a weekly lottery, run by South Hams District Council. It raises money for good causes in South Hams and West Devon. Find out how it works here. Avon River Champions have raised £1,500 to date - thanks to our SeaMoor Lotto supporters. Tickets cost £1 a week. Each ticket has a 1 in 50 chance to win a prize each week, with a top prize of £25,000!
River Avon
Avon River Champions
The ARC was formerly the Aune Conservation Association with more than three decades of involvement in conservation work within the Avon Catchment. Founder members have a wealth of local knowledge to share with the new Avon River Champions.
Bigbury Net Zero
BNZ provides a platform for neighbouring parishes as well as Bigbury, to join in some fun initiatives aimed at rebuilding habitats and working together be more Carbon Savvy.
Avon
Fishing Association
AFA members have an intimate knowledge of the health of stretches on the Avon and are part of the River Fly Partnership monitoring at various sites on the Avon
Habitat
Group
The SHHG works to improve the biodiversity of our parishes by the gradual development of a range of sustainable habitats. Add your wildlife area to their Habitat Map. Learn about their Water Vole Re-introduction project.
Deer Wood
Trust
Inspiring, nature-friendly well-being & outdoor learning in Deer Wood with foraging courses, well-being activities and nature-based workshops. The Deer Wood Trust promotes and demonstrates sustainable living.
Catchment Groups
Sustainable
South Brent
SSB is a well-established community group with a wide range of successful sustainability projects, community compost, community fridge, climate hub, community energy, nature groups and more.
Sustainable
South Brent
SSB is a well-established community group with a wide range of successful sustainability projects, community compost, community fridge, climate hub, community energy, nature groups and more.
to add a group working on nature and the environment in the Avon Catchment
