by Seth Johnson-Marshall | May 7, 2025 | Soil problems
Toxic chemicals FollowFollow Powerful insecticides such as diazinon (used in sheep dipping) and cypermethrin which is used in some forestry operations have been entering rivers. Even in very small doses, these chemicals can do significant damage to aquatic insects and...
by Seth Johnson-Marshall | May 7, 2025 | Soil problems
Nutrients FollowFollow Attached to soil particles often comes nutrients such as Phosphates, Nitrogen and Ammonia, which have been spread on nearby fields as fertiliser or as waste disposal. Excessive nutrients change the ecology of rivers making them eutrophic...
by Seth Johnson-Marshall | May 7, 2025 | Uncategorized
Smothering River Beds FollowFollow Excessive sediments washing off land can change the biological, physical and chemical properties of river environments. Excessive, unnatural amounts can change the biological, properties of a river environment and is considered a...
by Seth Johnson-Marshall | Apr 24, 2025 | News
Wales has its own environmental laws and policy, something that is often overlooked. This review presents a chance to hone these rather than follow the path of England, where the main drivers for water management appear to be becoming less about environment and...
by Seth Johnson-Marshall | Apr 15, 2025 | Publications
Letter about Welsh Water Leakage Failures FollowFollow 5th March, 2025 Afonydd Cymru’s letter to Ofwat and Natural Resources Wales over our continued concerns on Welsh Water leakage performance and failures by the company to base plans on current leakage levels...
