by Seth Johnson-Marshall | Jan 12, 2022 | Position Statements
There are over 2,000 permitted storm overflows in Wales. They perform a public health function, managing the extra input to wastewater treatment works in extreme weather conditions. By law, water companies must ensure that storm overflows only discharge during heavy...
by Seth Johnson-Marshall | Jan 11, 2022 | Position Statements
Afonydd Cymru’s vision is for clean and healthy rivers for all communities in Wales. It is clear that the current water quality of our rivers is poor and that a significant number of our rivers are failing as a result of high nutrient levels. In February 2021,...
by Seth Johnson-Marshall | Jan 10, 2022 | Position Statements
Climate change is one of the greatest environmental challenges facing the wildlife and fisheries of the rivers of Wales. A move to low carbon energy is needed and we support a move to renewable energy. Generating electricity from river flow and tidal power could make...
by Seth Johnson-Marshall | Jan 9, 2022 | Position Statements
Afonydd Cymru (AC) recognises that there is increasing demand to use Wales’s inland waters for all forms of recreation and during the pandemic there has been increased participation by paddlers, anglers, outdoor swimmers, and walkers. The positive effects of...
