Moves to protect one of Pembrokeshire's iconic rivers
A Pembrokeshire river which is under threat of decline is the subject of a new project to ensure moves are put in place to retain its ecological status.
Locals fear that unless prompt action is taken to safeguard the River Nevern (Afon Nyfer), it will suffer similar pollution threats to the Teifi, the Cleddau and the well-documented River Wye.
In March of this year, Natural Resources Wales (NRW) responded to an incident when farm slurry was deposited into the river for several hours. NRW deemed the incident as 'very serious' and confirmed that they had traced the source of the pollution.
Meanwhile local anglers have stated that the river, which is an important spawning tributary for sewin, is becoming contaminated on a regular basis.
Now the community benefit society, Cwm Arian, has launched a project to raise awareness of the issues currently facing the river and improve understanding and work with communities and landowners to find solutions to its multiple challenges.
The Nyfer am Byth project, funded by the Esmee Fairbain Blue Spaces Scheme, is running a series of community consultation events focusing on the Nyver, its tributaries and its surrounding catchment area, including Newport Beach. There is also an in-depth online survey to complete which is open to everyone.
Community events are taking place on August 28 at the old school hall Eglwyswrw, Crymych, Market Hall on September 19, Nevern Village Hall on September 23 and Newport Memorial Hall on September 28.
Moves to protect one of Pembrokeshire's iconic rivers
A Pembrokeshire river which is under threat of decline is the subject of a new project to ensure moves are put in place to retain its ecological status.
Locals fear that unless prompt action is taken to safeguard the River Nevern (Afon Nyfer), it will suffer similar pollution threats to the Teifi, the Cleddau and the well-documented River Wye.
In March of this year, Natural Resources Wales (NRW) responded to an incident when farm slurry was deposited into the river for several hours. NRW deemed the incident as 'very serious' and confirmed that they had traced the source of the pollution.
Meanwhile local anglers have stated that the river, which is an important spawning tributary for sewin, is becoming contaminated on a regular basis.
Now the community benefit society, Cwm Arian, has launched a project to raise awareness of the issues currently facing the river and improve understanding and work with communities and landowners to find solutions to its multiple challenges.
The Nyfer am Byth project, funded by the Esmee Fairbain Blue Spaces Scheme, is running a series of community consultation events focusing on the Nyver, its tributaries and its surrounding catchment area, including Newport Beach. There is also an in-depth online survey to complete which is open to everyone.
Community events are taking place on August 28 at the old school hall Eglwyswrw, Crymych, Market Hall on September 19, Nevern Village Hall on September 23 and Newport Memorial Hall on September 28.