CCW Funded Project
Problems in the upper Conwy and parts of the Clywd were identified some years ago by Environment Agency, as poor trout and salmon recruitment. Acidification is one problem evident from recent Environment Agency and Centre for Ecology and Hydrology data, undoubtedly compounded by other water quality and habitat issues.
A programme of habitat restoration for the Conwy and the Clwyd was advanced by the Clwyd and Conwy Rivers Trust which requires an evaluation of fish stocks, habitat, water quality and other aspects of ecology, specifically including thermal habitats.
Monitoring equipment was secured by the scheme and, subsequently, electrofishing and fly life monitoring training was pursued during the year, which was essential for such future evaluations, in order to provide a capacity,
responsiveness and flexibility for the Trust‟s ongoing programme of environmental and biodiversity protection and enhancement. Part of the upper Conwy catchment is an SSSI and the Trust wants to ensure its actions are effective, targeted and compatible with all conservation objectives for the catchment.