BART is leading an exciting eDNA pilot project to explore the effects of potential river obstructions on the distribution of fish species such as the Atlantic salmon, European eel, trout, grayling and all other fish within a section of the River Chew. This will include assessment of a section of the main river and one…
We are excited to share the news that we are returning to our rivers and streams during June. Thanks to the flexibility shown by project funders during this unprecedented time – we are now looking forward to resuming projects and contributing towards protecting and enhancing our rivers. Below is a summary of the projects BART…
Get active and support BART! Do you want to turn that walk to the shops, that morning jog or cycle around the park, or that indoor social distancing exercise into a benefit to your local Rivers Trust at no cost to yourself? Simply download the Fit4Change App from the Fit4Change website: https://www.fit4change.com/ Choose Bristol Avon…
At Bristol Avon Rivers Trust we’re passionate about the wildlife in the rivers, streams and still-waters around the Bristol Avon catchment. The lockdown is affecting us all and as you can imagine, the work of the Trust is also being affected. However, there is still something those of us fortunate enough to have a garden…
BART has been attending site visits to gain landowner permissions within the South Brook catchment for the delivery of the Natural Flood Management (NFM) works. Schemes have been identified via BART’s previous survey work. This work could contribute towards reducing flood risk to local infrastructure, homes and businesses. The South Brook catchment, near Melksham, Wiltshire has…