Drought officially declared across South West Wales
A drought has been officially declared across the entirety of West Wales Rivers Trusts catchment, South West Wales, after an extended period of dry weather and low rainfall caused water levels to plummet. Natural Resources Wales (NRW) announced the threshold to...
NRW releases latest stock assessments for salmon and sea trout in Wales
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has published the 2021 salmon stock assessments for 23 principal salmon rivers in Wales (including 3 cross-border rivers) based upon the latest available data. In 2021 Wales recorded the lowest catches of both salmon and sea trout since...
Rivers at risk from gravel removal and channel alteration
We have been deeply concerned by our recent regular observations of gravel extraction in rivers in West Wales. Many species of fish and a host of invertebrates rely on healthy gravel deposits to provide a refuge for the development of their eggs and larvae and the...
Weir removal set to bring multiple benefits to West Wales river / Manteision niferus i afon yng ngorllewin Cymru yn dilyn cael gwared ar gored
A joint project between Natural Resources Wales (NRW) and the West Wales Rivers Trust (WWRT) to open the upper reaches of the Eastern Cleddau to migratory fish has been completed. The removal of the weir at Vicar’s Mill is the culmination of more than six years of...
River home learning resources / Adnoddau dysgu cartref afon
Are you struggling to think of activities for home schooling during lockdown? Missing being in and around rivers? The Rivers Trust have the answer! The Rivers Trust new Schools Hub is full of fantastic activities for families and children of all ages:...The Cleddau Trail Map
The Pembrokeshire Rivers Trust Cleddau Trail takes you on two 'Source to Sea' river journeys. Follow the Western Cleddau Trail to discover unspoilt natural habitats, home to migratory salmon and sewin, kingfishers and other wildlife. The Eastern Cleddau Trail follows the flow of Pembrokeshire's rainwater as it becomes drinking water.
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