Teledyne Valeport has announced a year-long sponsorship of UK-registered charity Westcountry Rivers Trust (WRT), which protects, conserves, and restores rivers across the South West.
The funding, from the manufacturer of oceanographic and hydrographic instruments, will be used to deliver educational workshops, field-based conservation sessions, and career-focused engagement opportunities in the environmental sector.
Building on more than five decades of innovation in environmental measurement, Teledyne Valeport has a strong track record of supporting marine conservation initiatives, including long-term involvement in local seagrass and coastal habitat restoration programmes.
The sponsorship programme will focus on education and engagement, giving young people practical skills and inspiring future careers in the environmental sector. Key initiatives include:
- Increased focus on green careers – attendance at career events during the 2025/26 academic year to highlight pathways into the environmental sector. Practical environmental skills sessions will also be set up for young people in Devon and Cornwall.
- Rollout of CSI Youth Programme – educational workshops and training focussing on water quality monitoring, providing young people with the opportunity to participate in river-based practical sessions to gain hands-on experience in river conservation.
- Regular attendance at community engagement events – the funding will allow WRT to participate in more community engagement events, such as community workshops and ‘Bio Blitzes’, connecting communities with their local rivers and highlighting the value in water quality monitoring.
Carolyn Jones at Teledyne Valeport, said:
“Supporting Westcountry Rivers Trust allows us to connect our expertise in water science with the education of future environmental professionals. By investing in young people today, we’re helping to build the skills and passion our industry – and our environment – will need for the future.”
Helen Staddon at Westcountry River Trust, added:
“This sponsorship will directly help us to inspire and enthuse the next generation of environmental stewards. With Teledyne Valeport’s support, we can provide more school sessions, and more opportunities for young people to actively engage in river conservation.”
