We are looking for individuals to complete a survey as part of our research into diversity, equity and inclusion in the environmental sector 🌍🌿 If you can spare some time to share your experience, follow this link: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

More trees doing well that were planted by our wonderful volunteers over the winter! 🌳🌿🍃 These were planted on the banks of the afon Morwynion to help regeneration after fencing a river buffer strip as part of our river restoration work.

Join us and other organisations including BuglifeCymru for a fun day filled of river & wildlife themed activities!

The latest environmental performance assessments for Welsh Water have been published by Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru | Natural Resources Wales today. The company remained at 2 stars, but perhaps only just. More from us here: bit.ly/3y9sv8w NRW report here: bit.ly/4d8fivq

This Welsh Gov review covers much more than digestate. It will look at the regulation and enforcement of spreading of all organic materials on land in Wales. The objective is to identify how the current regulatory frameworks could be strengthened to improve river water quality.

Some GOOD NEWS for the #RiverWye➡️When it comes to the Wye, we've been focused in Wales. And in particular on weak regulation and enforcement around land spreading. A thread... 🧵

Come along to see a series of films, including one with Peter Powell talking about the challenges of the Dee and our work (shown at 4:20pm) Places can be booked here: picturehouses.com/movie-details/…

After campaigning by Fish Legal and Afonydd Cymru: The Rivers Trust of Wales, the Welsh government has confirmed it will carry out a review into the regulation and enforcement of spreading organic materials on land 🐤💩 endsreport.com/article/188215…

🌟Attention, residents of #NeathPortTalbot and surrounding areas! 🌟 Mark your calendars and keep the 9th to the 11th of August free for the Afan River Festival! 🚣‍♀️ Join us for a jam-packed weekend filled with fun, adventure, and FREE events for the whole family! 1/2

The team have been out with @natreswales completing freshwater pearl mussel surveys. These surveys will help us better understand the best locations for spawning gravels before work takes place. In partnership with Parc Eryri LNP Cymru  WCVA | CGGC

Excess sediment entering our rivers can cause many negative impacts on the river's wildlife 🐟🐟 Through our water wise farming programme, we installed this sediment trap in a field corner. This slows the flow of run off & allows sediment to settle out before entering the river.

Another great thread from Peter Powell, this one on the invasive Himalayan balsam which can be found on most Welsh rivers.

Onsite in the Clwyd catchment! Repairing 400m of fencing and resurfacing a bridge to keep cattle out of the river. Plus creating, a woody brash revetment to protect the bank, reduce sediment, and create habitats for fish and invertebrates. These works are funded by @natreswales

Huw Irranca-Davies has been reappointed Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs. The Cabinet Secretary will continue to work with the people of Wales to tackle climate change and the nature emergency - diolch for your support.

A massive THANK YOU to everyone that came along to our first #AfanRiverFestival last weekend! Hundreds of you came out over three days through both the rain and sunshine to enjoy all of the activities along the River Afan: westwalesriverstrust.org/fun-at-the-202…

What have Ofwat and the Paris 2024 Olympics got in common? Both have recently shown the magnitude of the task ahead in cleaning up rivers. Our summer CEO blog post here: bit.ly/3yNO3rH

🌟 TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES 🌟 Join us and Wild Fish for invertebrate training days at Afon Ogwen, Afon Braint, Rhosneigr, and Llanberis. Help gather valuable data on our waterways and boost your bug knowledge! 🐞💧 #SmartRivers #Volunteering

Great article by Afonydd Cymru: The Rivers Trust of Wales featuring the River Irfon... afonyddcymru.org/irfon/

The last wolf in Wales.... the last wife auction in Wales.... the last Welsh Prince of Wales. One river is connected to all three. Our August river of the month: the Afon Irfon afonyddcymru.org/irfon/