A new approach to collecting data on the Critically Endangered and elusive Angelshark around the Welsh coast has proven successful. Crucial data, published in a paper on 05 July 2022, were primarily sourced by commercial, recreational and charter fishers across Wales and the Irish Sea in an approach co-designed by the fishing community and Angel […]
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is calling for water companies to step up and take action after its annual environmental performance reports for water companies highlighted an increase in pollution incidents and decrease in compliance with environmental permits for sewage discharges. The deterioration in performance by Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water has led to the company being […]
NRW, on behalf of the Wales Marine Action and Advisory Group, is hosting two short online workshops 1-3pm on 13 and 16 June 2022. Register your free place on one or both workshops at TOCYN (13 June or 16 June) or contact marine.as@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk for more information. Workshop 1 (13 June 2022 1-3pm) map existing work of who is doing what, where and the […]
A project which aims to track scores of salmon smolt as they migrate along the River Usk has entered into its second year as Natural Resources Wales’ (NRW) continues its efforts to halt the decline of the species by pinpointing the challenges they face on their journey to the sea. The project, supported by The […]
Defra Survey ‘This short survey has been launched by Defra. The aim of this research is to help us understand your experiences and perceptions of Defra. Your answers will be used to help us improve our stakeholder engagement and communications in the future.’ This survey will take approximately 5 minutes to complete. All answers are completely anonymous and […]
On 17 March we covered a report by the Senedd’s Climate Change Committee which was calling on the Welsh Government to take urgent action to tackle sewage discharges made by water companies into Welsh rivers. There was a report of over 105,000 incidents of untreated sewage being dumped into Welsh rivers. Further information on this […]
Natural Resources Wales is introducing restrictions on salmon fishing on the River Severn in Wales, in response to the decline in migratory salmon stocks. Numbers are currently among the lowest on record and are below sustainable levels. New byelaws have been confirmed by the Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd, Lesley Griffiths, […]
A new initiative hopes to develop a better understanding of sharks, skates and rays living in Welsh coastal waters, Nation Cymru has reported. The Zoological Society London (ZSL) and Natural Resources Wales (NRW) are leading Project SIARC (Sharks Inspiring Action and Research with Communities) which offers people of all ages and backgrounds the chance to […]