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Afonydd Cymru @afonyddcymru.bsky.social · 26m

Thanks Phil. Various groups report incidents to NRW (and to us). Generally, there has been a lack of action resulting from them although it's also fair to say there’s been some improvement from NRW recently. This could improve further though, as could the action taken.

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Afonydd Cymru @afonyddcymru.bsky.social · 22h

Y mis diwethaf, cynhaliodd Llywodraeth Cymru ei 'Uwchgynhadledd Afon' ddiweddaraf.

Y tro hwn, canolbwyntiwyd ar lygredd amaethyddol – ond a ydym wedi symud ymlaen o gwbl o ran datrys effaith y sector hwn ar afonydd Cymru ers yr uwchgynhadledd gyntaf yn 2022?

Ein hasesiad: bit.ly/48WLraw

Is Wales making any progress with agricultural pollution? - Afonydd Cymru

An assessment of the progress made to resolve the sector's pollution over the past three years....

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Afonydd Cymru @afonyddcymru.bsky.social · 22h

In late September, Welsh Government held its latest 'River Summit.'

This one focused specifically on agricultural pollution but are we any further forward in tackling the sector's impacts on Welsh rivers since the first summit in 2022?

Our assessment here: bit.ly/48WLraw

Is Wales making any progress with agricultural pollution? - Afonydd Cymru

An assessment of the progress made to resolve the sector's pollution over the past three years....

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Afonydd Cymru @afonyddcymru.bsky.social · 4d

Yr wythnos diwethaf, cyhoeddwyd y bydd dyfrgwn yng Nghymru yn derbyn amddiffyniad cyfreithiol.

Er bod hyn wedi cael ei groesawu, rhaid i Fforwm Dyfrgwn Cymru newydd sicrhau na chaiff unrhyw niwed ei achosi i rywogaethau pysgod sydd eisoes dan fygythiad wrth eu hailgyflwyno.

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Legal Protection For Beavers - Afonydd Cymru

Protection may have been confirmed but a new forum must ensure that reintroductions do not impact already threatened fish species..

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Afonydd Cymru @afonyddcymru.bsky.social · 4d

Wales's Deputy First Minister announced last week that beavers in Wales would receive legal protection.

While this was welcomed, it is essential that a new Wales Beaver Forum ensures no harm is caused by reintroductions to already-threatened fish species.

More here: bit.ly/48RBISN

Legal Protection For Beavers - Afonydd Cymru

Protection may have been confirmed but a new forum must ensure that reintroductions do not impact already threatened fish species..

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Afonydd Cymru @afonyddcymru.bsky.social · 10d

Enw ein hafon mis Medi, yr Afon Wysg, yn awgrymu'r nifer o bysgod yr oedd yn eu cynnal unwaith.

Nid yw'n syndod efallai fod offeiriaid lleol wedi ceisio gwahardd pysgota ynddi ar ddydd Sul, gan fod glan yr afon mor ddeniadol.

Afon Wysg.

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Afon Wysg - Afonydd Cymru

At 126km long, the Afon Wysg (River Usk) is the longest river to flow entirely in Wales. Its Welsh name means "River abounding in fish" and it is to this day highly regarded for its brown trout. A new...

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Afonydd Cymru @afonyddcymru.bsky.social · 10d

Our September river of the month's Welsh name means "abounding in fish."

It is perhaps no surprise that the local clergy once tried to have fishing in it banned on Sundays, such was the lure of the riverbank.

The Afon Wysg (River Usk): afonyddcymru.org/wysg/

Afon Wysg - Afonydd Cymru

At 126km long, the Afon Wysg (River Usk) is the longest river to flow entirely in Wales. Its Welsh name means "River abounding in fish" and it is to this day highly regarded for its brown trout. A new...

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Afonydd Cymru @afonyddcymru.bsky.social · 24d

Mae’n amser dechrau meddwl am y sychder nesaf.

Rydym yn gwybod bod ein tywydd yn dod yn fwy eithafol. Yn ei blog mis Medi, mae ein Prif Weithredwr, Gail Davies-Walsh, yn dadlau bod angen dechrau paratoi ar gyfer y sychder nesaf nawr – nid pan fydd yr anochel yn digwydd.

Post blog: bit.ly/4mgUVAw

Mae'n Amser Dechrau Meddwl am y Sychder Nesaf - Afonydd Cymru

Mae angen gweithredu nawr i liniaru'r sychder anochel nesaf, neu bydd hi'n rhy hwyr....

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Afonydd Cymru @afonyddcymru.bsky.social · 24d

Autumn may have arrived but it’s time to start thinking about the next drought.

We know our weather is becoming more extreme. In her September blog, our CEO Gail Davies-Walsh argues that preparing for the next drought must begin now, not when the inevitable happens.

Blog post here: bit.ly/4n3vNOK

It's Time To Start Thinking About The Next Drought - Afonydd Cymru

Actions needed to alleviate the next, inevitable drought need to happen now or they will be too late....

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Wales Environment Link @waleslink.bsky.social · 29d

We've launched a new UK-wide report this week on our '30 by 30' commitments - to protect 30% of land & sea for nature by 2030. nation.cymru/news/wales-o...

Nature isn't just 'nice to have'; it's essential to restore for our way of life! Check out the report here: www.wcl.org.uk/assets/uploa...

Wales on course to miss nature target 'by a country mile'

Martin Shipton A new report from Wales Environment Link shows that only 2.1% of Welsh land is properly protected for nature – far short of the Welsh Government’s 30% by 2030 target. Conservationists a...

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Afonydd Cymru @afonyddcymru.bsky.social · Sep 10

Just as concerning as these assessments is the lack of any urgent actions to resolve issues that are increasingly likely to lead to the extinction of these iconic fish species in Wales.

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Afonydd Cymru @afonyddcymru.bsky.social · Sep 10

Sadly, the situation for sewin (sea trout) is no better.

Similar analysis of the 33 main sewin rivers in Wales has shown an equally dramatic decline with all bar one now classed as “at risk”. Sewin in Wales are believed to be highly vulnerable and at risk of ongoing further decline.

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Afonydd Cymru @afonyddcymru.bsky.social · Sep 10

In England, 83% of the salmon populations in principal rivers are “at risk” although this is predicted to improve to 71% by 2029.

However, none of the Welsh “at risk” populations are predicted to move out of this category by 2029, showing just what a parlous state salmon are in.

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Afonydd Cymru @afonyddcymru.bsky.social · Sep 10

The 2024 salmon stock assessments for Welsh and English rivers have been published today. Once again, they make for grim reading.

In Wales, the salmon populations in all our 22 “Principal Salmon Rivers” remain “at risk” of maintaining their future populations.

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Afonydd Cymru @afonyddcymru.bsky.social · Aug 21

Water supply problems are not a new issue for the UK.

In the 1880s, a river in Wales was dammed to give Liverpool a desperately needed new supply. It sparked a scramble by other cities to secure their own Welsh water.

Our August river of the month: Afon Efyrnwy (Vyrnwy).

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Oly Lowe @olylowe.bsky.social · Aug 8

Recruiting: Senior Geomorphologist post to work on the rivers in stunning North & Mid Wales on offer from
@NatResWales

Please share naturalresources.wales/about-us/job...

@bsg-geomorph.bsky.social @theriverstrust.bsky.social
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NationCymru @nation.cymru · Jul 28

It’s well-known that Wales is one of the most nature-depleted countries in the world, with one in six species here at risk of extinction from our lands. It’s now time we do something about it ✍️Wales Environment Link

Why Wales needs a stronger environmental principles, governance and biodiversity Bill

Wales Environment Link Wales stands at an environmental crossroads. Our shared natural heritage, once rich in wildlife, is under unprecedented pressure. Species like the fen orchid and hen harrier are...

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Afonydd Cymru @afonyddcymru.bsky.social · Jul 28

Rydyn ni'n cyflogi! Rydym yn recriwtio 'Arweinydd Rhaglen ar gyfer Cymru' i oruchwylio a chydlynu rhaglenni darpariaeth ar gyfer y chwe throsferth afonydd cynnal Cymru, yn ogystal â darparu prosiectau allweddol yn uniongyrchol ar gyfer Afonydd Cymru.

Mwy o fanylion yma: bit.ly/3UzWuhs

Programme Lead for Wales - Afonydd Cymru

We are looking for someone to lead delivery of strategic projects across Wales and help with our advocacy work.....

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Afonydd Cymru @afonyddcymru.bsky.social · Jul 28

We're hiring! We are recruiting a 'Programme Lead for Wales', someone to oversee and coordinate programmes of delivery for the six Welsh regional rivers trusts, as well as deliver key projects directly for Afonydd Cymru.

More details and how to apply here: afonyddcymru.org/programme-le...

Programme Lead for Wales - Afonydd Cymru

We are looking for someone to lead delivery of strategic projects across Wales and help with our advocacy work.....

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Afonydd Cymru @afonyddcymru.bsky.social · Jul 23

Rydyn ni'n hapus iawn i fod yn rhan o'r prosiect hwn i leihau'r nifer o blastigau amaethyddol yn afonydd Cymru.

Diolch i Ymddiriedolaeth Afonau Gorllewin Cymru am ddarparu'r gwaith sylfaenol gwerthfawr ar gyfer yr ymgyrch hon mewn prosiect tebyg a gynhelid y llynedd.

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Natural Resources Wales / New scheme aims to tackle farm plastic pollution in rivers

LIFE, Farm plastic, recyclining, Teifi, Tywi, Cleddau, Usk, APE, Birch, Afonydd Cymru

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Afonydd Cymru @afonyddcymru.bsky.social · Jul 23

Very happy to be part of this project to reduce the amount of agricultural plastics in Welsh rivers.

Our thanks to West Wales Rivers Trust for providing the valuable groundwork for this initiative in a similar project they ran last year.

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Natural Resources Wales / New scheme aims to tackle farm plastic pollution in rivers

LIFE, Farm plastic, recyclining, Teifi, Tywi, Cleddau, Usk, APE, Birch, Afonydd Cymru

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Afonydd Cymru @afonyddcymru.bsky.social · Jul 23

Our take on the Cunliffe report:

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Afonydd Cymru @afonyddcymru.bsky.social · Jul 21

Rhyddhawyd adroddiad terfynol hirddisgwyliedig y Comisiwn Dŵr Annibynnol heddiw. Rydym yn adolygu’r ddogfen 465 tudalen i ddeall beth allai’r goblygiadau fod i Gymru.

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Roadmap to rebuild trust in water sector unveiled in major new report

Sir Jon Cunliffe publishes final recommendations

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Afonydd Cymru @afonyddcymru.bsky.social · Jul 21

The much-anticipated final report of the Independent Water Commission was released today. We are reviewing the 465-page document to understand what the implications might be for Wales.

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Roadmap to rebuild trust in water sector unveiled in major new report

Sir Jon Cunliffe publishes final recommendations

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Afonydd Cymru @afonyddcymru.bsky.social · Jul 17

Cyhoeddwyd fersiwn derfynol system gymorth fferm newydd Cymru, y Schema Ffermio Cynaliadwy, ddydd Mercher.

Mae'n cael ei gydnabod yn eang fel gwelliad ar y fersiynau blaenorol, ond a yw'n debygol o gael unrhyw fudd gwirioneddol i afonydd Cymru?

Ein barn ni fan hyn: bit.ly/3UoJvPv

Rivers And The Sustainable Farming Scheme - Afonydd Cymru

Will the new farming subsidy scheme deliver improvements for Wales's rivers?

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