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» English Nature
English Nature champions the conservation of wildlife, geology and wild places in England. They are a Government agency set up by the Environment Protection Act 1990 and are funded by the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

» Robin Armstrong wildlife artist
Renowned wildlife artist Robin Armstrong has been keeping a diary of events at Lopwell Dam. He is soon to publish this pictorial publication, which will compliment his already outstanding work. Born in 1947, Robin Armstrong has been painting Wildlife since he sold his first picture of a Prairie Falcon to the milkman at the age of 13. A move to the West Country in the early 1970's saw his style move away from the more traditional to what Tom Quinn in his book "Angling in Art" describe as "Romantic and vaguely impressionistic". Frequent exhibitions in both London and in the West Country have brought his unique style to the attention of collectors from Europe, the United States and Canada. An important part of Robin Armstrong's development as an artist has been achieved by the opportunity he has had to travel in Europe, America and in exotic locations such as the high Arctic. In recent years painting in oils has added another facet to his work and some of these paintings were featured in his last book "Dartmoor River" published by Halsgrove in 2002. The Author of six books about life as an Artist/Angler and Naturalist, Robin has for the last 4 years leased a studio overlooking the Salmon ladder on the beautiful Tavy Estuary, where a wealth of wildlife can be observed at all states of tide and in all seasons. Although wildlife and landscape still provide most of the inspiration for his work, Robin's first love remains in the realm of the angling world and the fish so sought after by the millions of anglers across the globe.

» South West Lakes Trust
The South West Lakes Trust is the parent organisation of Lopwell Dam Nature Reserve. The Trust is an independent charity which was established in April 2000. It was set up to encourage, promote and enhance sustainable recreation, access, nature conservation and education on and around over 50 inland waters in the South West for the benefit of the general public.

» Tamar Valley
The estuaries and valleys of the Tamar, Tavy and Lynher rivers form an unspoilt, beautiful and dramatic landscape, rich in wildlife and renowned for its industrial heritage. Together they were designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in 1995. This designation is recognition that the Tamar Valley is among England's finest countryside. The Tamar Valley AONB partnership involves, local, regional and national groups working together to conserve the area's natural beauty.