we are the voice for wild fish in welsh waters
S&TC Cymru work to secure the protection that our beautiful Welsh water environments deserve. Some of our key achievements include:
S&TC CYMRU CAMPAIGNS
Riverfly Census
A benchmark for river life
Water insects are the foundation for life in our rivers and streams.
We are unlocking their potential as indicators of river health to help understand what’s really happening under the surface and better protect our fish and water life.
Our first Welsh samples have been taken in three well-known rivers; keep watch to see how their story unfolds!
Forestry
Keeping land issues out of water
Activities on land cannot be considered in isolation of the water environment and forestry is no exception to this.
In Wales, non-native conifer forestry next to rivers is a common occurrence, causing numerous issues.
Explore how we have worked to give our watery places and wild fish relief from the effects of poorly operated forestry
Living Rivers
Reviving our watery places
Rivers are more than just water - they are homes for wildlife.
Poor farming practices are a big problem for Welsh waters, but with your help we can create a sustainable water environment.
We are influencing post CAP agricultural grants and subsidies so they are paid as rewards for protecting the environment, particularly in Welsh river systems.
S&TC CYMRU NEWS
Suffering salmon: A temperature-gauge for our worryingly low water-flow
By our Head of Science and Policy, Dr Janina Gray. The original article was written for Countryside and Wildlife Link. What would a third dry winter mean for wildlife and habitats? Worryingly low water flows are of major concern to much wildlife, particularly salmon which rely on flowing rivers to […] Read More
S&TC Cymru welcomes new agricultural pollution regulations
Welcome news from Wales: New regulatory measures to tackle agricultural pollution Following an extensive lobbying exercise, S&TC Cymru are greatly encouraged by the recent announcement by Lesley Griffiths, Welsh Government Cabinet Secretary for Energy, Planning and Rural Affairs, to introduce regulatory measures to combat the growing threat to the freshwater […] Read More
S&TC joins 100 NGOs in Europe-wide #ProtectWater campaign
S&TC is one of 100 NGOs[1 ] joining forces across Europe to tackle proposed weakening of EU freshwater protection laws As part of #ProtectWater, we are uniting to launch a campaign calling on the European Commission to defend the law that protects all sources of water, such as rivers, lakes, wetlands […] Read More
Hardy partners with S&TC to help conserve wild fish
Hardy partners with S&TC Salmon & Trout Conservation are proud to announce an exciting new partnership with leading tackle manufacturer, Hardy. The collaboration will see the two organisations work together on various projects to conserve wild fish and their waters, including the production and auction of two truly bespoke Hardy […] Read More
Agricultural Bill: Is a ‘Green Brexit’ possible?
The first major Agriculture Bill for over 70 years has now been published, promising a cleaner, greener and healthier environment post Brexit Currently farmers receive €4 billion in subsides each year, which is divided up related to the total amount of land farmed. For current subsidies farmers do not need […] Read More
Plastic Rivers
Plastic Rivers: An overlooked but essential element of the global plastic problem We are all familiar with the shocking plastic-related headlines and imagery that has filled our media channels over the past year: sea turtles with straws up their noses, the ‘Great Pacific Garbage Patch’ and fears about plastics in […] Read More
S&TC Cymru partners with other conservation groups to help restore endangered eels
Conservation groups give hope for endangered eels by providing them a new home at Cyfarthfa Park Lake, Merthyr Tydfil, Wales S&TC Cymru and South East Wales Rivers Trust, as joint lead partners for the European eel in the Wales Environment Link (WEL) species champion initiative, have come together with National Resources […] Read More
Afon Myddyfi – Photo Story
What is happening on the Myddfyi? The Myddyfi rises from a network of ditches and drains to the north of Salem, in the heart of rural Carmarthenshire, and flows first to the southwest, and then southwards towards Pentrefelin, before joining the Tywi at Cilsan. It appears to enjoy good […] Read More
S&TC Cymru: Snapshot survey of the River Tywi (Towy)
S&TC Cymru has reacted to growing concerns surrounding the prolific algal growth witnessed on the Tywi over recent weeks by conducting a snapshot survey of the most affected part of the river. Conditions at the time of the visit (11th of June 2018) reflected a prolonged absence of rain […] Read More
Our View: Post-Brexit Green Watchdog is not good enough
Alas, it seems as though our fears for environmental regulation once we lave the EU – based on a post Brexit Green Watchdog – are being realised. The much-heralded independent statutory environmental body to take the place of the EU’s DG Environment when we leave Europe will not have any […] Read More
Wales Update: Agricultural Pollution, Wales Link & Species Champs
Welsh Agricultural Pollution We have been involved in tackling agricultural pollution with a number of different organisations. One of our tools has been a joint letter to Lesley Griffiths, Cabinet Secretary for Energy, Planning and Rural Affairs. The letter highlighted the chronic and pervasive issue of agricultural pollution in Wales, […] Read More
Riverfly Census continues in Wales
The Riverfly Census in Wales Through our S&TC Riverfly Census, a three-year survey using species-level invertebrate analysis, we are currently analysing results from the 12 rivers that kicked the survey off in 2015. We continue to unlock the power of water insects and diagnose the health of rivers nationally- and […] Read More
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and the places they live
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