Join us for a big river clean on March 25th!

Leaky dams and bunds installed within the catchment are helping to slow runoff from historic slate spoil areas, reducing sediment entering the river and improving conditions for aquatic habitats.

We’re excited to share a new film about the Torgoch project, highlighting ongoing efforts to study and protect this rare glacial fish found in the lakes of Eryri.

Last week, we were delighted to visit local schools to deliver copies of Tesni the Torgoch to the pupils who helped shape and inspire the story.

As part of the Torgoch Project, we created a series of cascading pools and brash hurdles within forestry drains. These slow the flow of water, allowing acidic sediment to settle before it reaches the lake.

This month we have kick started our school sessions for the year in Maesgeirchen. This series of workshops is part of the Caru’r Cegin Blue Spaces project. With the help of the pupils we are reimagining what it means to be a community living and learning alongside rivers.

On Tuesday 24th March, from 18:00–19:00, the North Wales Rivers Trust will be hosting an online webinar exploring the incredible life cycle of the European eel and some of the reasons why this species is now critically endangered. We’ll take a closer look at how eels use rivers across North Wales, the barriers they face during migration, and the work being done to support their recovery.

Last month we were really pleased to get a group of local volunteers together to begin testing within the Ogwen catchment as part of our wider Lab Dwr and Menai Strait Partnership Forum projects.

We recently worked on a project on the Afon Gwna on Ynys Mon as part of our Sustainable Fisheries work funded by Natural Resources Wales. Working with the landowner we were able to install 500m metres of fencing and install pasture pumps as an alternative drinking source.

Over the past few months, we’ve been working to tackle one of the most damaging invasive non-native species (INNS) in our upland river catchments: Rhododendron ponticum.

North Wales Rivers Trust is working in partnership with Natural Resources Wales and the Mining Remediation Authority to reduce metal pollution entering the Afon Crewi from historic mine workings.

Last Thursday we headed out to Rhyl and Denbigh, to meet members of the public to discuss the issue of flooding. The aim was to gather people's experiences of local flooding events through open discussions and a short survey.

It's been a busy month for the Menai Strait Partnership as we start gaining momentum for 2026.

We've been out on the Menai Strait making connections and meeting partners. It has been great to see all the different aspects of life along the Menai.

Afon Ogwen Citizen Science Taster Session - Saturday 21st February 2026

Lab Dŵr™ is looking for volunteers to help us monitor the Afon Ogwen. Come along to find out more!

On Valentine’s Day, local residents, ecologists and community members gathered along the beautiful Afon Cynfal to show our love for this extraordinary river.

The North Wales Rivers Trust is on the lookout for new River Ambassadors to join two exciting conservation projects, giving you the chance to make a real difference for some of our most vulnerable freshwater species while gaining hands-on experience and connecting with your local rivers in a new way.

Welsh Government’s proposals for change to the water sector are encouraging and present an important opportunity to improve rivers.

We recently wrapped up a small project on the Afon Cefni as part of our Sustainable Fisheries work funded by Natural Resources Wales. Working with the landowner we were able to install just over 200 metres of fencing, plant over 150 native trees and install pasture pumps as an alternative drinking source.

Peatlands are one of our most important habitats. With nature at a crisis point, we are focusing our attention on interventions and restoration work that will maximise impact across North and Mid Wales.

Published today the Wales Habitats Regulations 9A Summary Report (2019–2024) — an important document that deserves far more public attention than it is likely to get.