The Dee Trust / Cynefin Dyfrdwy

The Dee Trust / Cynefin Dyfrdwy Working towards a River Dee free of pollution and full of wildlife.

19/06/2026

Our Restoring river habitats programme is putting the natural processes back into many of the tributaries across the Dee.

We do this because it benefits wildlife, a more natural river with meanders, deep pools and shallow riffles provides more homes for the wildlife of the river.

In some locations this natural river also helps people, providing storage for flood waters and reducing downstream flood peaks.

Come along for some informal conversation
16/06/2026

Come along for some informal conversation

11/06/2026

One of the River Dee’s most remarkable residents.

From building nests in the riverbed to migrations that take them between freshwater and the sea, lampreys have been part of our rivers for hundreds of millions of years.

Another incredible species that depends on a healthy River Dee. 🌿

📷 Lamprey mouth image kindly provided by Life Dee , who are doing fantastic work to improve fish passage and habitat connectivity across the catchment.

On river litter picks are back 🗑️ We’re taking to the lower sections of the river Dee over summer and getting as much tr...
08/06/2026

On river litter picks are back 🗑️

We’re taking to the lower sections of the river Dee over summer and getting as much trash out of the river as possible.

Photos from our last clean up in Chester

We have Stand Up Paddle boards and rafts! Are you coming along?

01/06/2026

Did you know Chester is home to one of the great animal migrations in the world?

Today is Wild Atlantic Salmon day. A species which passes through Chester on its epic migration from the seas off Iceland to return to its spawning sites in the upper Dee.

The species is sadly in decline, due to a wide range of factors such as habitat loss and pollution.

Want to find out more Tuesday 2nd June, our CEO will be leading some walks as part of Heritage Chester festival. Check out their programme to book a place.

NB. Rob is on Holiday, on his return normal production values will return. 😁

29/05/2026

Atlantic salmon in the River Dee. It sounds extraordinary - and it is. 🐟🌊

Join the Dee Trust for a riverside walk and talk along the Dee on Tuesday 2 June, uncovering the remarkable story of the Atlantic salmon and the very real challenges facing one of the UK's most iconic rivers. What are the threats? What's being done? And what does the future look like for the Dee and the wildlife that depends on it?

Starting from The Ship Inn in Handbridge - right on the riverbank - this is an hour that will make you look at the Dee very differently.

📍 Meet behind The Ship Inn, 18 Handbridge, Chester CH4 7JE | Tuesday 2 June

Two sessions available:
⏰ 11:30am–12:30pm 🎟️ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1988392406213
⏰ 2:30pm–3:30pm 🎟️ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1988438972494

29/05/2026

Straight back out on the river this morning 🌿

After a brilliant evening at Chester Picturehouse talking about the River Dee, sharing our new film and discussing the work happening across the catchment, it was back to practical action with a litter pick.

A huge thank you to everyone who came along, asked questions, donated and supported the evening. Thanks also to for hosting us, Heritage Chester Festival for the help making it possible and Stuart. for producing an epic film.

The conversations are important, but so is getting out there and making a difference.

26/05/2026

A first look at the opening sequence of the film we’ll be showing at Chester Picturehouse this Thursday evening (28th) 🎬 Will you be joining us?

Produced by our trustee Stuart , who has done an incredible job capturing the River Dee and the work happening across the catchment, the film will be shown between talks about what we do and the challenges facing the river.

The full film runs for around 30 minutes and seeing it on the big screen is something special.

All as part of the Heritage Chester festival

🎟️ Book your free ticket now: https://tinyurl.com/3t49fycb

26/05/2026

The River Dee is one of Chester's greatest natural treasures, and this Thursday evening, the people working to protect it want to tell you their story. 🌊

Join the Welsh Dee Trust for a special evening celebrating the river, its remarkable wildlife, and the vital conservation work being done to restore and protect one of the UK's most iconic waterways. Whether you spot kingfishers from the Groves, swim in the Dee, or simply love that this extraordinary river runs through our city - this one's for you.

📍 Chester Picturehouse | ⏰ 7pm–9pm | Thursday 28 May

🎟️ Book your FREE spot 👉 https://buff.ly/WNJZIBB

A huge thank you to the Festival for inviting us along to the open day 🌿It was a brilliant day chatting to people about...
25/05/2026

A huge thank you to the Festival for inviting us along to the open day 🌿

It was a brilliant day chatting to people about the River Dee, the work of Dee Trust and how people can get involved in protecting the river. We attracted new volunteers and people now following what we do.

An added bonus was seeing Dave, one of our volunteers, absolutely smashing it as part of 🥁

Remember to book your ticket for the open evening on Thursday!

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