North Wales Rivers Trust News

Find out about our latest news at the North Wales Rivers Trust. From projects to events, you will find all the latest news right here. As well as river updates and info across Wales. Read our latest posts below.

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Prosiect Torgoch's Water Quality Initiative at Llyn Cwellyn

As part of Prosiect Torgoch we will be delivering a comprehensive water quality monitoring programme at Llyn Cwellyn. The lake is located near Rhyd Ddu below the summit of Eryri and contains one of only three natural populations of torgoch (Arctic charr) in Wales.

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Rhosneigr Community Engages with Floating Wetlands Project!

Today, we hosted a drop-in session for the Rhosneigr community and local businesses to delve into the details of our Floating Wetlands pilot project. It was great to see that members of the community were eager to learn about the project's objectives and sign up to participate in the monitoring of the project.

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Beaumaris beach clean success

Over the weekend we joined forces with members of the Bangor University Students Union, for a beach clean-up in Beaumaris. This collaborative effort was great fun and made a real impact on the beach.

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40 Freshwater Conservation Volunteers

Tonight we have been inspiring students at Bangor University to get involved in our upcoming freshwater projects. Over forty amazing volunteers have signed up to our 2024 programme! 

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Launch of 'Prosiect Torgoch' :Preserving Rare Arctic Charr

On Tuesday, February 6th we held an open evening for our exciting new project; Prosiect Torgoch. The event, attended by members of the community, stakeholders, and environmental enthusiasts, provided an opportunity to learn about the conservation of the Torgoch.

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We are recruiting!

We have two exciting job vacancies with the North Wales Rivers Trust. Join us to develop the Menai Strait Partnership Forum or as the Community Engagement Officer across the North Wales Rivers Trust portfolio of projects.

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The Bullhead makes a comeback

With North Wales rivers grappling with declining water quality and freshwater species in freefall, the North Wales Rivers Trust reports the presence of the protected Bullhead fish in the Afon Bach and the critically endangered European Eel.

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2023 Impact Report

As we approach the end of the year, we invite you to reflect on some of the notable achievements we've accomplished in 2023.

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Living Sea Walls Is Underway…

Our Living Sea Walls project is underway and we were joined by the Living Sea Walls team from Australia to discuss our plans and exciting citizen science opportunities in 2024.

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Open Morning AGM

Join us for our open morning at Coed Y Brenin on the 29th of November. As part of the North Wales Rivers Trust AGM, Come along and meet the team. Learn about our current projects, future vision and how you can get involved in our upcoming projects.

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S4C interview- Breaches in WWTW permits

With the recent report by Peter Hammond regarding WWTW (Waste Water Treatment Works). Oisín gave an interview to Newyddion S4C to discuss the concerning findings of the report regarding unpermitted sewage releases into Welsh waters.

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