Improvements to the Afon Wygyr

Since 2018, the North Wales Rivers Trust has been working to reduce agricultural impacts on the Afon Wygyr Catchment and the Cemaes Bay Bathing Water Zone. Our efforts have focused on improving water quality and protecting the local ecosystem from pollution through a series of different interventions.

In early October, we continued our works to install a livestock bridge to replace an existing ford. This ford was heavily used by cattle for crossing, bathing, and drinking, which caused severe bank erosion and introduced sediment, nutrients, and bacteria into the river.

(Below) Severe poaching by cattle

The new livestock bridge ensures that cattle can cross without disturbing the riverbanks, significantly reducing erosion and preventing harmful pollutants from entering the water.

(Below) New cattle crossing

New cattle crossing

We are proud to be working closely with local farmers and communities to implement sustainable practices that benefit both agriculture and the environment.

This project is funded by Cyngor Ynys Mon.