The Cleddau Project

01/06/2026

In this second interview with regenerative farmer Andy Cato, he's questioned about the challenges of scalability, whether regenerative farming systems are being used for greenwashing, the role of rewilding, and whether it could be adopted around the world.

Oli Dugmore asks Andy Cato your questions about sustainable agriculture.

01/06/2026

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002wkk4

An interesting conversation with DJ/musician turned regenerative farmer Andy Cato. Recognising that our modern food production systems are at breaking point, Andy argues that regenerative farming will help restore ecosystems, rebuild soil/water health, restore farmer agency and create a more resilient food system for the 21st century.

Follow on interview - Is Regenerative Farming Getting Greenwashed? - to follow

Oli Dugmore speaks to the Groove Armada DJ and farming pioneer, Andy Cato.

21/05/2026

THE CLEDDAU CATCHMENT ASSESSMENT REPORT IS READY!!

From June 2024 to June 2025 over 90 heroic citizen science volunteers tested the water in streams and brooks draining into the Eastern and Western Cleddau. They covered 46 sites, testing twice a month, same day, same time. They took measurements of phosphate, nitrate, ammonia, flow, temperature, PH and turbidity. The data they gathered has been analysed and written up into a report by Professor Paul Withers of Lancaster University
The analysis shows widespread and variable nutrient pollution across the catchment; bad news for aquatic plants and organisms, periodically resulting in growth of algae (eg blooms), which can be harmful to river and human health.

You can read the report in full here https://thecleddauproject.org.uk/resources/

This study was designed to fill the gaps in Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru / Natural Resources Wales own data, raise awareness and give the local community a chance to 'do something'. It shows unequivocally that the Cleddau is in seriously poor ecological health.

This report was funded by Welsh Government

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

05/03/2026

PEMBROKESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL PETITION calling for a Clean Rivers Policy gets unanimous support

An excellent presentation was delivered by James Harrison-Allen at County Hall today. The atmosphere in the room and public gallery was extraordinary and the support for the Cleddau was total and unanimous (with applause from the gallery & supporters alike). Really a great day for the Cleddau, for the hardworking volunteers and everyone who is involved in and supportive of The Cleddau Project. Congratulations and enormous thanks to James for a highly successful and brilliantly debated petition!

Pembrokeshire County Council
West Wales Rivers Trust
Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru / Natural Resources Wales
Pembrokeshire Coast
River Action UK
Campaign for National Parks
Dwr Cymru Welsh Water
Henry Tufnell MP
Samuel Kurtz MS
Paul Davies MS

24/02/2026

!!!! SAVE THE CLEDDAU PETITION THE BIGGEST EVER SUBMITTED TO PEMBROKESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL !!!!

A record 2,338 signatures! A full council debate will take place at 10:30 a.m. on 5th March at County Hall. Come along or watch online
https://pembrokeshire.public-i.tv/core/portal/home?utm_source=chatgpt.com

It would really help the case for the Cleddau if you send a quick email to your local councillor BEFORE THE DEBATE. You can find details of your local councillor here https://www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/council

What to say?

Exactly what's worrying you about the Cleddau! What you've observed, pollution, declining fish stocks, biodiversity, natural habitats, moratorium on house building, public health, our local economy, tourism, who is paying attention and what is being done about it. Your email can be as short as a couple of sentences or a full email about why you’re so concerned about our failing river.

Thank you for your support!

Pembrokeshire County Council
West Wales Rivers Trust
Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru / Natural Resources Wales
Pembrokeshire Coast
River Action UK
Dwr Cymru Welsh Water
Campaign for National Parks
Paul Davies MS
Samuel Kurtz MS
Henry Tufnell MP
Eluned Morgan

20/02/2026

River Action UK is taking legal action against NRW...

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1CQHCZHBcb/?mibextid=wwXIfr

19/02/2026

THE CLEDDAU IS RUNNING OUT OF TIME

Please put aside 5 mins to watch AND SHARE this outstanding film made by Gareth Ludkin and his team at Campaign for National Parks Gareth and friends ran the length of the Eastern Cleddau to highlight the plight of the Cleddau, one of the 5 most at risk rivers in England & Wales' National Parks.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCVtaDa8QCY

Pembrokeshire County Council
West Wales Rivers Trust
Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru / Natural Resources Wales
River Action UK
Pembrokeshire Coast
Dwr Cymru Welsh Water
Paul Davies MS
Samuel Kurtz MS
Henry Tufnell MP

The River Cleddau in Pembrokeshire National Park is home to a magical array of wildlife such as otters, sea trout (sewin) and salmon.Running 50km, Gareth and...

17/02/2026

Campaign for National Parks highlights the plight of the Cleddau as part of their Rivers at Risk campaign.

Watch the film. Share it. Demand change

Polluted to the brink from source to sea, this once thriving river in Pembrokeshire Coast has seen an alarming decline in health.