The Environment Agency Expand The Environment Agency (EA) have supported nearly all aspects of our work within the English Wye since we started in 1996, both with funding and their expertise. They have been partners in projects ranging from fish passage to habitat improvement, farm work to the Fishing Passport. Environment Agency
Natural Resources Wales Expand Like the Environment Agency, Natural Resources Wales and their predecessors have been vital partners in the Foundation's projects since 1996. They have supported us in all facets of our work - habitat improvement, fish passage, water quality, Fishing Passport, invasive species to name just a few areas. Natural Resources Wales
Natural England Expand Natural England are the government’s adviser for the natural environment in England. They are close partners in many of our projects in the English part of the Wye catchment, especially with regards biodiversity, habitat improvement, water quality and the control of invasive species. Natural England
European Union Expand Many of our projects have been built with European funds. Our ISAC project in the Irfon, for instance, was financed by the EU's Life+ Fund. Our current DNMP project is financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), as was our pHish project which, among other things, was our first attempt to remedy the effects of acid rain in the Wye's headwaters. ERDF funding was also instrumental for our first major project on the Usk - UP! In addition to the funding, European environmental legislation underpins much of the Foundation's work, particularly the Habitats Directive and Water Framework Directive.
Dwr Cymru Welsh Water Expand Dwr Cymru Welsh Water has become one of the strongest supporters of the Foundation's work. Both organisations share a common interest - clean water in rivers. This has led to several partnership projects mainly to tackle the issue of water quality and quantity, but also other areas such as restoring the ecology in the river Elan. Dwr Cymru Welsh Water is owned by Glas Cymru, a single purpose company with no shareholders and is run solely for the benefit of customers. Read more about the company here.
Defra Expand Defra is the UK government department responsible for safeguarding the UK's natural environment, supporting the its food and farming industry, and sustaining a thriving rural economy. Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.