Bristol rivers dashboard latest – good news and bad news!
Although data from water companies reveals far fewer sewage spills into the Trym last year and Combined Sewer Overflows were down 38%, other measures show all is not well.
Good news about Combined Sewer Overflows
Years of Trout in the Trym reaching out to Wessex Water, including walking them along the river to show what we’re doing, are bearing fruit at last.
Outfall safari
Peter and Mike check 15 outfalls along the Hazel Brook with mixed results.
Riverfly sampling update
This was the last riverfly sampling of 2025. See how the results compare with the yearly averages since 2021.
So, what fish actually live in our river?
The list of fish that live in our local river has got longer in the last few years – find out what and why.
Excellent news – ten Combined Sewer Overflows to be upgraded
Company five year plans show that Wessex Water will upgrade ten Combined Sewer Overflows (CSOs) affecting the River Trym by the end of 2030.
Trout in the Town Urban Conclave 2025
Trout in the Trym members Alex Dunn and Peter Coleman-Smith recently attended a two day get-together sponsored by the Wild Trout Trust.
Festival of Nature – River Restoration Walk
Peter Coleman-Smith reports on this guided walk which was interesting and enjoyable – despite the yellow weather warning!