River lamprey
The river lamprey is a primitive, jawless fish, with a round, sucker-mouth which it uses to attach to other fish to feed from them. Adults live in the sea and return to freshwater to spawn.
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Blog: Start with the Wye
James Hitchcock, Radnorshire Wildlife Trust Chief Executive, details the sorry state of the River Wye and why we need to act now to save it and ensure we restore nature in Wales in the UN's Decade of Ecosystem Restoration.
My six-month river restoration traineeship by Natasha Ballantyne
Tash shares her experience as a River Restoration Trainee with Radnorshire Wildlife Trust, gaining hands-on conservation skills, from tree planting to GIS mapping, while working to protect the…
Official status of River Wye downgraded due to worsened condition
Wildlife Trusts along the River Wye call for immediate action
Members of the Senedd: How you can help save the River Wye
Find out what you can do to help save the River Wye.
Wilder Lugg, One Year Later: Understanding River Health
River health is a complex issue, and after one year of working on the Wilder Lugg Project, I’ve gained valuable insights into the many interconnected factors at play. From soil health to land…
Manifesto for the Wye launched by grassroots groups determined to restore the river
A coalition of river guardians in the Wye catchment have co-created a Manifesto for the Wye which was unveiled at the Hay Festival as part of an exhibition on the site.
Wildlife Charity asks Welsh Ministers to Cut the Cr*p from the River Wye
Radnorshire Wildlife Trust is encouraging people to let Welsh Government ministers and members of the Senedd know of their concerns about the river Wye. The river Wye is now in crisis.
Thérèse Coffey’s round-table – a turning point for the River Wye, or going round in circles?
On the 30th of May, 2023, Thérèse Coffey, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs chaired a round-table in Hereford to discuss the issues and possible solutions. But this is not…
Thérèse Coffey’s round-table – a turning point for the River Wye, or going round in circles?
On the 30th of May, Thérèse Coffey, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs chaired a round-table in Hereford to discuss the issues and possible solutions. But this is not the…
A response to James Evans, MS, regarding the pollution of the River Wye
Read Radnorshire Wildlife Trust's latest response to James Evans, Member of the Senedd for Brecon and Radnor, whom many of you will have had a letter from in response to our e-action.
Rivers
From otters to freshwater shrimps, all animals are dependant on an abundant and reliable supply of clean water. Rivers sustain the natural environment, wildlife and people in equal measure.