The latest newsletter from campaign group Friends of the River Wye is full of news after a momentous few weeks for the river. There are also details of ways to get to get involved with citizen science projects, monitoring the river.
The River Wye has become the first river in the UK to be granted cross-border rights from source to sea – a landmark moment in the fight to protect the country’s rivers. This historic declaration recognises that rivers are not drains for pollution, but living ecosystems deserving of protection, respect, and a legal voice. Covering the Wye across both England and Wales, it marks a major step forward in securing stronger protections for one of the UK’s most iconic and threatened rivers. You can read more about the charter on the Herefordshire Council website
The Wye Valley River Festival is back! Along with the spring the river festival will bring Magic, Merriment and a little Mayhem to Monmouth on Saturday 2nd of May. Gather at 11am at St Mary’s Priory Church churchyard for a vibrant much-loved procession, winding down Monmouth High Street from 11:30am, bringing colour, imagination and Spring spirit through the town. Expect spectacle, music and surprises as artists, locals and community groups come together. The parade arrives at Drybridge Park (opposite Bridges Community Centre) for a full day of entertainment from 12 noon – 5.00pm with shows, workshops, song,
Click here to read the latest news from Friends of the River Wye, including: their recently launched Riverside Code; an extension of the deadline to apply for the role of Ranunculus Project Lead; a call to join other campaigners outside the hearing of Leigh Day’s claim on behalf of residents of the Wye, Usk and Luff catchments this Monday 27th April.
Friends of the River Wye Newsletter Click here to read the latest newsletter from FORW with details of their new Ranunculus project, three job opportunities, and upcoming events: a biochar workshop and storytelling both on Saturday April 25th. The Wye Valley River Festival is back! Along with the spring the river festival will bring Magic, Merriment and a little Mayhem to Monmouth on Saturday 2nd of May. Gather at 11am at St Mary’s Priory Church churchyard for a vibrant much-loved procession, winding down Monmouth High Street from 11:30am, bringing colour, imagination and Spring spirit through the
Friends of the River Wye Newsletter Click here for the latest newsletter from FORW which includes details of job vacancies with the organisation. National Resources Wales Newsletter Click here for the latest update from National Resources Wales, including details of their work in the Upper Wye catchment area.
Monday March 9th 7.00pm Almeley Village Hall, HR3 6LH A chance to hear more about the work taking place on the River Wye. More than 50,000 samples have been taken as part of the River Wye Citizen Science Programme. Over 500 volunteers have contributed to this effort since 2020 to test the water quality of the Wye and its surrounding rivers and streams. This is an amazing community effort, but is it having the effect required? Join Green Group Almeley on March 9th to hear from two of the key voices in Friends of the Wye about the
Monday March 9th 7pm, Almeley Village Hall, HR3 6LH Following the River Arrow event on Wednesday in Pembridge, this is a chance to hear more about the work taking place on the River Wye. More than 50,000 samples have been taken as part of the River Wye Citizen Science Programme. Over 500 volunteers have contributed to this effort since 2020 to test the water quality of the Wye and its surrounding rivers and streams. This is an amazing community effort, but is it having the effect required? Join Green Group Almeley on March 9th to hear from two
Click here for the latest newsletter from Friends of the River Wye, following on from the press release about the success of their citizen science project in taking 50,000 samples included in last week’s newsletter.
Wye Citizen Scientists have taken more than 50,000 samples monitoring the health of the River Wye. Click here to read more.
