River work

Monitoring

Electro fishing on the Crai

The Foundation’s monitoring team test the rivers for phosphorus, oxygen levels, nutrients, flows and temperature, to assess the effects of issues and interventions

Clearing Litter

Clearing Litter

Plastic in the rivers and seas along with the associated dangers to humans has received a great deal of publicity recently. There are also many other reasons for keeping plastic and other rubbish out of rivers. The Foundation has been collecting litter from the Wye and Usk since 2004, removing over 100 tonnes of plastic, metal and other […]

Gravel

Returning the Elan to a natural state

Habitat Restoration

Habitat Restoration

Restoring and protecting riparian habitat

Access for migrating fish

Access for migrating fish

Enabling free access for fish migration

Acid Waters & Peat Restoration

Dr Stephen Marsh-Smith OBE testing the pH of an upper Wye stream

Dealing with acidification in the upper Wye catchment

Water Quantity

Water Quantity

Ensuring enough water remains in the rivers

Tackling Invasive Species

Tackling Invasive Species

Protecting our native flora and fauna

Other River Work

Soil Erosion

Climate change, salmon conservation, lobbying