The photograph above shows the erosion of the coal tip caused by the adjoining watercourse. Residents in Cwmbach may notice activity next week at a local former colliery site, as routine maintenance work is undertaken by the Council. Funded by Welsh Government, the work will take place at the site known as ‘Tunnel Tip Aberdare’…
With summer holidays now underway and warmer weather setting in, many of us will be planning visits to our favourite beaches and bathing waters across Wales. https://www.itv.com/walesprogrammes/articles/wales-this-week-nrw-not-really-working Surfers Against Sewage https://sascampaigns.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/sidebar/index.html?appid=0d443eeca3304eef93a897eb0074ef0a Sewage in our Rivers https://theriverstrust.org/sewage-map Welsh Water Storm overflow map https://corporate.dwrcymru.com/en/community/environment/storm-overflow-map We know how important bathing waters are to local communities and visitors and…
RSPB Cymru report: Saturday, 26 July and it’s a crucial time for nature in Wales. With big decisions being made on the Environment Bill and the future of farming, what happens next could shape wildlife’s future for generations. Next steps for new Environment Bill – together, we’re speaking up for nature Over the past few…
Summer has arrived so what better way to spend those long, sunny days than packing a rod and line and once again heading for your happy place. Wales boasts an incredible range of fishing for people of all ages and abilities with thousands of anglers already experiencing the joy and excitement gained from time spent…
Visitors to Wales’ natural places are being asked to protect the environment, respect other people and enjoy the outdoors safely over the school holidays With three heatwaves already under its belt, and with further periods of hot and sunny weather expected over the summer, Wales’ nature reserves, forests and national parks are expected to be…
All Pollution is bad, especially when the polluter should know better, but there are laws for some organisations and different ones for others. NRW are aware of this, but there is a choice. A new scheme is being trialled in south Wales with the aim of recycling an extra 200 tonnes of farm plastics to…
Residents are advised that a series of works will shortly be undertaken at Clydach Terrace in Ynysybwl, which will require traffic management to ensure safety. The scheme will build an additional section of wall alongside the raised footway, undertake embankment heightening works above the highway, and carry out isolated repairs to the highway wall. Contractors…
Records of Storm Overflow Removal by Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water in Cynon Valley Key Findings There is no single, definitive public record specifying the exact number of Combined Storm Overflows (CSOs) in Cynon Valley. However, official data from Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water and public environmental sources provide further context: Summary Table: Activities Documented for Storm Overflows…
Consultations have been launched for environmental permit applications for the expansion of three existing poultry farms. Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is consulting on permit variations at Llanshay Farm (Knighton), Neuadd Isaf Farm (Llandrindod Wells), and Rhosddu Farm (Llansantffraid-ym-Mechain), under the Environmental Permitting Regulations (England and Wales) 2016. Following our assessment of the proposed changes to…
The Natural Resources Wales (NRW) River Usk Smolt Telemetry Project is revealing previously unknown information about smolt (young salmon) behaviour and the challenges they face. Oliver Brown leads the smolt project and in this blog in collaboration with the NRW Four Rivers for LIFE Project he talks about the research and the conservation efforts being…
