The Cleddau Project

16/10/2026

"As the climate crisis intensifies pressures on our rivers, we must urgently work to make them fit for the future" (The Rivers Trust)

Just published by The Rivers Trust with a foreword by Robert Macfarlane

The Rivers Trust are con­ser­va­tion experts with a wealth of data and exper­tise at our fin­ger­tips. We work with our mem­ber Trusts to make our shared…

09/10/2026

06/10/2026

JOIN US !!!
🎣 OUR ANGLING, RIVER & RURAL WALES FRIENDS ARE JOINING US AT THE SENEDD 13TH OCTOBER 11.30am 🏞️

We’re delighted to have so many groups joining Save the river Usk at the Senedd on 13th October.

We’re coming together to show that we will not accept the way our rivers and seas are being allowed to be used as open sewers by those that pollute.

🎣🌊 Groups confirmed so far:

• Black rock lave net heritage fisheries
• Paddle Cymru
• Crickhowell & Districts Angling Society
• Usk & Gwent WI
• Gwent Wildlife Trust
• Campaign for the Protection of Rural Wales CPRW
• Welsh rivers union
•Cleddau Compass Nets
• Towy Coracles
• Teifi Coracles
• Lave Nets
• Dyfi Seine Nets

Awaiting confirmation:

• Friends of the Cleddau
• Pembrokeshire Angling
• Pembrokeshire wild flowers

13th October
11.30 am
The Senedd, Cardiff

Please join us and stand together for our rivers, our seas, our wildlife, our countryside and our communities! 💙🌊🎣
(Thank you Cyrene for artwork on poster )


Black rock lave net heritage fisherySaveTheWye

04/10/2026

URGENT - the West Wales Nutrient Management Board is looking for volunteers in the Cleddau Catchment

WWNMB has commissioned Lancaster University to undertake an analysis of soil nutrients in the Cleddau catchment. Volunteers are needed for 1-2 days soil sampling in November/December 2026 at pre-determined sites.

The ambition is to identify the soil phosphorous level above which surplus ‘legacy’ phosphorus could increase the risk of pollution in the river as the soil becomes saturated.

No experience necessary and full training will be provided by Lancaster University. If you’d like to get involved in this important work, please email [email protected]
For more details, please go to our Autumn 2026 Newsletter here:

https://thecleddauproject.org.uk/autumn-2026-newsletter/

Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru / Natural Resources Wales
West Wales Rivers Trust
Pembrokeshire County Council
Friends of Pembrokeshire Coast National Park
Pembrokeshire Coastal Forum
Pembrokeshire Coast

Autumn 2026 Newsletter Back to News & Events Dear Friends, Followers and Supporters After weeks of drought the fields have more or less returned to their normal vibrant green. According to NRW, river flows in south-west Wales have responded well to recent rainfall and are approaching “normal flows...

23/09/2026

Temporary shortening of slurry spreading closed period to help farmers after a tough year. Over to Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru / Natural Resources Wales to ensure that our rivers are not at increased risk of slurry pollution

The Welsh Government has today announced measures, including legislation, to help farmers manage the impacts of this summer's drought, wildfires and other pressures on the sector.

23/09/2026

"Plaid Cymru has committed to delivering evidence-based change ... independent evidence presented to date has not supported a change in slurry spreading closed period."

In recognition of a tough year - but not an evidence-based change - Plaid offers farmers a temporary shortening of the closed period for slurry spreading this winter. More than ever, Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru / Natural Resources Wales enforcement will be key if our rivers are to be protected from slurry pollution.

09/09/2026

"Looking after rivers starts with understanding risk ... healthy catchments start with knowing where the greatest risks lie"

Ric Cooper of The Cleddau Project and Lee Trulove of First Milk discuss how nutrient footprinting, satellite mapping and working together can help to restore our rivers whilst strengthening farm resilience. This conversation was recorded at Groundswell 2026.

What will it take to improve water quality while building more resilient farming businesses?Recorded live at Groundswell 2026, Lee Truelove, Director of Regenerative Farming at First Milk, is joined by Ric from the Cleddau Partnership to explore t...

09/09/2026

Take 5 minutes to watch the fascinating real-life experience of a Herefordshire dairy farmer rebalancing the nutrients moving through his farm...

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17/04/2026

10/04/2026

Balsam Removal - volunteer help wanted!!

West Wales Rivers Trust is seeking volunteers to help clear this non-native invasive species throughout West Wales' river catchments. PPE, drinks and refreshments are provided. Plenty of rest stops and for as long/short as you like!
Please click on the link to sign up.

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/xaQQnm0ZqB