The Wye and Usk Foundation

14/06/2026

The Wye and Usk Foundation were pleased to support the RWAS Grassland Event 2026 event. We had a great day talking with farmers the Foundation has worked with, past and present. Always great to catch up and have a nice chat. 👍

13/05/2026

World Fish Migration Day is a global awareness campaign held every two years to celebrate migratory fish and the rivers they depend on, emphasizing the connection between humans, rivers, and aquatic life.
The 2026 theme, focuses on the cultural, spiritual, and ecological links between people and rivers, encouraging communities to learn about and protect migratory fish.
WUF are collaborating with Radnorshire Wildlife Trust and Natural Resources Wales, for this event to celebrate World Fish Migration Day, offering activities for all ages.

Join us at Gilfach Nature Reserve for a day celebrating the incredible journeys of migratory fish.

05/05/2026

WUF head of operations, demonstrates the techniques he uses and shows successes he's had tackling non native species of plants found along our rivers.

https://youtu.be/FtDoVpXkE9U?si=lmVYWqPT7p5to9Bg

Please note
You must use the correct form of Glyphosate ( RoundUp) suitable for an aquatic environment eg ProActive, BiActive, or AquaMaster

Please also visit the relevant government website for information on permissions
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/application-to-use-herbicides-in-or-near-water #:~:text=Form%20and%20guidance%20notes%20to,both%20surface%20water%20and%20groundwater

https://naturalresources.wales/permits-and-permissions/water-discharges-and-septic-tanks/herbicides/using-herbicides/?lang=en

05/05/2026

Louis, head of operations at WUF, talks about tackling one of the worst invasive plants we have on our rivers; Giant Hogweed. Please note you must get the correct permissions to spray near the river and you must use the correct form of glyphosate (Round Up) go to https://naturalresources.wales/permits-and-permissions/water-discharges-and-septic-tanks/herbicides/using-herbicides/?lang=en Or https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/application-to-use-herbicides-in-or-near-water #:~:text=Form%20and%20guidance%20notes%20to,both%20surface%20water%20and%20groundwater See linktree

30/04/2026

30/04/2026

Our sincere thanks go to all those who kindly donated to our Reading the River Campaign. Your generosity enables The Wye and Usk Foundation to investigate the issues affecting river health, determine effective solutions and deliver positive change. We couldn't do this without your help.

That campaign has ended but if you’d like donate to The Wye & Usk Foundation you can using this link https://wyeuskfoundation.org/donate/

Every donation helps us INVESTIGATE challenges, DETERMINE the solutions, and DELIVER lasting protection for our rivers.

29/04/2026

We've done really well so far raising almost £14,000! But with only a few hours left until the offer ends, we still have £3000 of match funding available from our wonderful Big Give Champion, Garfield Weston Foundation.
Which means donations received before midday today can still be DOUBLED !
Unfortunately, donations made via any other channels won’t be match funded.

Our Big Give Earth Raise Campaign ‘Reading the River’, aims to raise £20,000 to support our vital fish population monitoring across the Wye and Usk catchments. The continued decline of Atlantic salmon over the past decade is a serious concern, and this work plays a key role in helping us identify remaining strongholds and target restoration efforts where they will have the greatest impact.
This is the perfect opportunity to make a meaningful difference to our rivers.
To donate, please go to https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS00000BHqThYAL

28/04/2026

With only 1 day left until the offer ends, we still have £4000 available as match funding from our wonderful Big Give Champion, Garfield Weston Foundation. So if we can raise another £4000 in donations, Big Give will DOUBLE the final amount we receive!

Unfortunately, donations made via any other channels won’t be match funded.

Our Big Give Earth Raise Campaign ‘Reading the River’, aims to raise £20,000 to support our vital fish population monitoring across the Wye and Usk catchments. The continued decline of Atlantic salmon over the past decade is a serious concern, and this work plays a key role in helping us identify remaining strongholds and target restoration efforts where they will have the greatest impact.

This is the perfect opportunity to make a meaningful difference to our rivers.

To donate, please go to https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS00000BHqThYAL

27/04/2026

Our Big Give Earth Raise Campaign 'Reading the River', aims to raise £20,000 to support our vital fish population monitoring across the Wye and Usk catchments. The continued decline of Atlantic salmon over the past decade is a serious concern, and this work plays a key role in helping us identify remaining strongholds and target restoration efforts where they will have the greatest impact.
For this week only if you donate to our Reading the River campaign our Big Give Champion, Garfield Weston foundation, will DOUBLE your donation !!

Go to https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS00000BHqThYAL

25/04/2026

Our Big Give Earth Raise Campaign 'Reading the River', aims to raise £20,000 to support our vital fish population monitoring across the Wye and Usk catchments. The continued decline of Atlantic salmon over the past decade is a serious concern, and this work plays a key role in helping us identify remaining strongholds and target restoration efforts where they will have the greatest impact.
For this week only if you donate to our Reading the River campaign our Big Give Champion, Garfield Weston foundation, will DOUBLE your donation !!

Go to https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS00000BHqThYAL