Making & installing eel ropes – the first in Bristol
A Trout in the Trym volunteer helps Westbury Wildlife Park make and install straw eel ropes on two of the weirs on their property.
Combined Sewer Overflow data
The latest Combined Sewer Overflow data shows a slight improvement in the Trym in 2024 vs 2023 but there was still 1,328 hours of spilling of untreated waste water.
UK government bans export of eels to Russia
We are delighted to hear that the petition to ban the export of eels caught in British estuaries to Russia has been successful.
Young eel spotted at Westbury Wildlife Park
Westbury Wildlife Park recently demonstrated riverfly monitoring to some visitors, showing them what lives in the River Trym.
Investigation into silt in Hazel Brook
With our reporting of issues, the Environment Agency continues to investigate silt in Hazel Brook.
Making straw eel ropes
Could straw eel ropes – temporary structures draped over weirs to help elvers migrate upstream – help reduce the decline in eel numbers?
A salutary report
A report from the Environment Agency suggests the brown trout risks being wiped out in large parts of England within decades.
Riverfly monitoring shows positive trends
Riverfly monitoring in our rivers and streams shows positive trends over the last few years.
Take action to save our eels
Please help stop the export of baby eels from UK to Russia by signing a petition.