We have just finished our riparian habitat scheme along the Afon Gwna in Ynys Môn (Anglesey), North Wales. The Afon Gwna suffers from constant pressure from agricultural use. Spawning gravel is smothered by sediment that is released from erosion and livestock poaching the riverbanks and riverbed.

Welsh Government has announced a proposed temporary change in legislation allowing the closed period for slurry spreading to be shortened by one month this winter.

The latest Salmon Stock Assessment from NRW has been released.

A double win recognising our pioneering water quality monitoring partnership work at the inaugural Environmental Monitoring & Measurement Achievement Awards

Many PFAS are extremely persistent. They don't readily break down in the environment, which is why they're often called ‘forever chemicals’.

This week members of our team headed out to the Clywedog to carry out an electrofishing survey, helping us build a clearer picture of the river’s fish population and its current ecological health.

A massive new data centre is proposed beside the Menai Strait. We think some important questions still need answering.

Mynydd i’r Menai has launched as a new Bioregion for Wales. A place where we can stop talking about what needs to change and start testing what change could actually look like.

As part of our work with the Mynydd i’r Menai bioregion, the team have been out groundtruthing some of the existing habitat data for the area along the Menai Strait.

Last month Elis one of our River Restoration officers attended a freshwater pearl mussel training course with Trex Ecology and Natural Resources Wales to learn more about this fascinating rare species.

This summer has seen record lows of rainfall across the UK, Wales being no exception. In July Wales recorded just 9.3mm of rainfall, or 9% of the month’s long-term average, breaking the previous record of 22.6mm (1911) by a significant margin. August was slightly wetter, mainly due to rains that came at the end of the month to break the drought, with as much as 38.8mm of rain recorded in a day at one raingauge in North Wales. Unsurprisingly, this prolonged dry period has put significant pressure on our rivers, leading to concerns over how this is managed in an increasingly changing climate.

Join us for an inspiring evening as North Wales Rivers Trust launches State of the Strait – Turning Evidence Into Action, revealing the health of our rivers, sharing an ambitious new vision for rivers entering the Menai Strait, and inviting you to become part of it.

Healthy rivers don't happen by accident.

That's why we're incredibly proud that two of our projects have been shortlisted for national awards this year.

Over the last month, our team has been working with landowners across North and Mid Wales to deliver practical projects that will help improve river health for years to come. Here's a snapshot of what we've been up to.

We recently spoke at the Rivers Trust CEO & Chairs Conference in Newcastle, where leaders from across the UK came together to explore the future of river restoration and catchment management.

The North Wales Rivers Trust has officially opened a new wildlife hide at Llyn Maelog in Rhosneigr, creating an exciting new space for visitors to experience the lake's rich wildlife and learn about local conservation efforts.

You wouldn't knowingly pour insecticide into a river.But what if it was happening every time your dog went for a swim?

We're pleased to announce the launch of the Menai Observatory Source-to-Sea Catchment. An ambitious new initiative that will transform how we understand and protect the waters of North West Wales.

Rivers that are usually teeming with life are running low, water temperatures are rising, and the impacts are becoming increasingly noticeable to anyone who spends time outdoors.

North Wales Rivers Trust Lab Dwr volunteers recently attended the ‘What's in the Water?’ event in Llanrwst. The event brought together local communities, organisations, volunteers, artists and environmental groups to explore our connection with freshwater and the River Conwy catchment.