Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has launched its new Sustainable Growth and Value Strategy 2027–2031 at this year’s Royal Welsh Show, setting out plans to generate greater environmental, social and economic value from the land and natural resources it manages. The strategy promises to increase commercial income through sustainable timber production, renewable energy, recreation and investment,…
After a series of record-breaking heatwaves and extended periods of hot and dry weather this spring/summer, the environment is starting to show signs of strain, according to Natural Resources Wales (NRW). NRW has confirmed today (16 July 2026) that the worst affected areas – in north and south east Wales – will move from ‘normal’…
Work will shortly begin on a major flood alleviation scheme for the Cardiff Road and Maes-y-Ffynnon Lane area of Aberaman, following the Council’s successful funding application to Welsh Government. The £1.75 million scheme will help reduce flood risk in the local area by increasing drainage network capacity across the Cardiff Road and Maes-y-Ffynnon Lane catchments….
Two new reports set out fresh evidence on key aspects of the River Wye’s ecology, highlighting both ongoing pressures and clear opportunities to improve the condition of the river. The reports highlight that despite the pressures that the river faces, improvement is achievable. Many of the features examined in the reports are already close to…
92% of Welsh adults either underestimate or don’t know how much water they use, new research reveals, as a major new initiative launches to transform how society thinks about and uses water. The Dewch i Arbed Dŵr / Let’s Save Water campaign comes as scientists, environmental experts and industry leaders warn of increasing pressure on…
Natural Resources Wales launched a major public campaign this week warning that Wales faces a growing water crisis. Climate change, it says, is making our summers drier and our winters wetter but less useful for replenishing supplies. People need to change their behaviour. Everyone must use less. What the campaign does not dwell on is…
Welsh Water — the company that supplies your water and takes away your sewage — describes itself as a not-for-profit organisation. No shareholders. No dividends. Run for the benefit of customers. So why is the average household in Wales now paying £639 a year for water and sewerage — the second highest bill in England and Wales…
On a warm morning in early summer, before most people arrive at the beach, Leon, an environment officer for Natural Resources Wales (NRW), is kneeling at the edge of the River Ogmore filling a sample bottle. He works methodically, running a series of tests on the spot. Using portable equipment, he checks for indicators such…
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has revoked a waste carrier licence following a fly-tipping conviction and a subsequent regulatory investigation into waste-related activities. The licence belonged to Arron Dixon, who was convicted at Swansea Magistrates’ Court on 2 April 2026 for a fly-tipping offence under Section 33 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 following a case…
Wales is set to showcase how restoring peatlands can deliver major benefits for climate, nature, and communities as it hosts a prestigious UK three-day conference in Swansea, starting on 9 June 2026. The IUCN UK Peatland Programme’s ‘Peatlands Under Pressure’ conference will focus on both the challenges faced to keep carbon in our peatlands and the successes to date….
