by Seth Johnson-Marshall | Jun 26, 2023 | CEO Blog
While water resources are apparently robust, some rivers in Wales are lower than this time last year followign the second driest May on record. Is it time for another “review of consents” for abstraction from Welsh rivers? Afonydd Cymru has recently...
by Seth Johnson-Marshall | Apr 2, 2023 | CEO Blog, News
Sewin (sea trout), along with Atlantic salmon are at risk of extinction in every river in Wales unless radical change in how we manage rivers happens fast. Would Welsh rivers have been better served by a Soils Directive, rather than a Water Framework Directive? Sunday...
by Seth Johnson-Marshall | Dec 22, 2022 | CEO Blog, News
Atlantic salmon (pictured) and sea trout are at risk of extinction in every river in Wales We need a financial regulator that ensures water companies deliver on their investment obligations, an environmental regulator that enforces and protects our designated...
by Seth Johnson-Marshall | Dec 16, 2022 | CEO Blog
Every 5 years Ofwat publish their “Price Review”, which sets out what water companies are expected to deliver and what they can charge their customers. PR24 will cover the period 2025 to 2030. Ofwat should be applauded for making environment a top...
by Seth Johnson-Marshall | Oct 6, 2021 | CEO Blog
The last six months have been immensely rewarding and challenging in equal measure. My focus has been on support to the rivers trusts of Wales and to their aims and objectives. I am pleased today to publish Afonydd Cymru first Business Plan outlining our vision for...
by Seth Johnson-Marshall | Sep 29, 2021 | CEO Blog
Taking On A New & Important Role There is no more important time to take on this role. In 2019, Welsh Government declared a Climate Emergency. It was on 11 February, International Day of Women and Girls in Science, that my appointment as CEO of Afonydd Cymru was...
