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.
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A team of volunteer artists have been out in South Bristol to bring to life our message of ‘Only Rain down the Drain’ by painting storm drain art in Bedminster.
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.
