This April we have two exciting volunteering events in collaboration with Sian Sykes from Journey with Sian. Taking place on April 11th and April 18th we will be conducting river clean ups by stand up paddle board along the Menai Strait.

In March 2024, North Wales Rivers Trust delivered two riparian woodland schemes on the Afon Braint in Southwest Anglesey. The Afon Braint holds special significance as a habitat for both brown and sea trout (Salmo trutta), both designated as UK Priority Species (formally UK BAP).

Over the weekend Community team members, Oisin and Poppy completed their Open Water Life Guarding qualification alongside two North Wales Rivers Trust volunteers Sifa and Bleddyn. This is a great step towards the delivery of safe Snorkel Survey sessions as part of Prosiect Torgoch.

River Champions award offers businesses ways to implement river friendly-practices, save money, energy and become a River Champion leader in the community.

As part of our Fresh Water Pearl Mussel Project we have been working with Ysgol Bro Hedd Wyn, a local primary school to engage the pupils in the project and to help us raise awareness for this endangered species that lives right on their doorstep!

Yesterday, we hosted the first community volunteer day for our new project on the Afon Cegin. Our volunteers made a real impact, removing all sorts of rubbish, from single-use plastics to full rolls of carpet from the riverside.

If you missed our live webnair last week, you can watch our recorded session here. Get involved in the project, discover the science behind the pilot and the potential power of wetlands to help combat nutrient overload in Ynys Mon lakes and rivers.

Yesterday we were joined by members of the Cenmaes community to plant trees. The sun was shining and a rewarding day was had by all!

On Monday we were on-site at Llyn Cwellyn to collect the sediment core sample for the palaeoecological study.

Earlier this week we attended the 2024 Bionet Conference. It was great to hear from a diverse range of speakers and organisations about the innovative work being carried out to help tackle the issues facing our waterways.

Last week we visited Ysgol Bro Hedd Wyn in Trawsfynydd to speak to the pupils about Fresh Water Pearl Mussels. The pupils learnt about North Wales Rivers Trust and the work that is taking place to improve the habitat for Fresh Water Pearl Mussels and other species in their local area.

Over the weekend, we were joined by Bangor University students for a community tree planting day. Together we planted a further 120 native trees along the Afon Eden, as part of our Fresh Water Pearl Mussel Project.

Last night we held the second meeting of the Menai Strait Partnership Forum. There was a fantastic turnout with general members of the public, business owners and students all coming together to help us shape the future of the forum.

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.

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.

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.

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! 

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.

Following the successful launch of the Menai Straits Partnership Forum back in March 2023, we are delighted to announce the dates for our next meeting on 15th February 2024 at Marine Centre Wales.

Our Team Is Growing! Poppy joins the community and engagement team.