The Bristol Avon Catchment is a unique and beautiful network of rivers, streams and lakes, with the Bristol Avon at its heart. Stretching 75 miles from its source in Wiltshire, to its confluence with the River Severn in Bristol, the River Avon and its tributaries are the lifeblood of the area and they are under constant threat.
Bristol Avon Rivers Trust (BART) is working hard to protect our rivers for the benefit of people and wildlife.
BART firmly urges EDF to install the required Acoustic Fish Deterrent and provide adequate compensation for species impacted by Hinkley Point C’s operations.
A team of volunteer artists have been out in Bradley Stoke to bring to life our message of ‘Only Rain down the Drain’ by painting storm drain art around the entrances of local nature reserve.
BART have finished river restoration work along the Little Avon improving habitats and natural river processes.
BART have started the exciting process of a ‘Blue’ feasibility study along the Queen Charlton Brook Charlton.
The Bristol Avon Rivers Trust (BART) proudly announces the launch of the “Farmer-led Nature Recovery Initiative,” a farm cluster project aimed at fostering sustainable agriculture and ecological resilience across the…
The introduction of the Water (Special Measures) Bill is a positive step forward in the fight to protect our rivers. Alongside other river trusts and campaigners, BART has long advocated…
