by Seth Johnson-Marshall | Apr 1, 2025 | News
The 23 recommendations made in Dr Bolton’s report are broadly positive for Welsh rivers. The closed period for slurry spreading is currently 15th October to 15th January. It is difficult and contentious for farmers and there is a case for building more...
by Seth Johnson-Marshall | Mar 27, 2025 | News
The latest storm overflow data has been published Welsh Water have produced a new interactive map giving realtime information on their storm overflows. The map is now updated within an hour across all overflows. Above: Analysis by Afonydd Cymru of Welsh Water...
by Seth Johnson-Marshall | Mar 19, 2025 | News
Any proposals for tidal power generation in the Severn Estuary will need to ensure protection for SAC-desginated habitats and species, such as these Twaite shad. Wednesday 19th March, 2025 Afonydd Cymru supports clean energy production and the exploration of tidal...
by Seth Johnson-Marshall | Mar 13, 2025 | News
It is very concerning that by far the biggest single driver for new waterbody failure in these latest assessments was low fish numbers. Welsh SAC river waterbody phosphate targets 2024 (red = failure, green = pass). The Afon Gwyrfai, which is now failing its phosphate...
by Seth Johnson-Marshall | Mar 5, 2025 | Consultations
Proposals to amend the legislative framework to protect European beavers in Wales FollowFollow March 2025 Afonydd Cymru’s response to Welsh Government’s targeted stakeholder engagement on proposals to amend the legislative framework to...
