The Keep Wales Tidy campaign, in association with several other organisations, have set up the Clean rivers Project. The project encourages local people to 'adopt' a stretch of river in their community and focus on its ongoing care.

Groups produce management plans for their river, identifying potential works they wish to undertake. To date, activities completed have included: litter picks, path creation, tree planting, fencing, the construction of bridges, bird boxes and fishing platforms. Funds and training are available to help with this work.

What can you do?

Firstly, you can help by disposing of your litter and waste correctly.

Secondly, report incidents of fly tipping. Fly tipping is illegal and offenders can be fined up to £2500 for dumping domestic rubbish and up to £20000 for dumping commercial rubbish. Incidents should be reported to your local authority or regional office of the Environment Agency

Thirdly, and most importantly become a River care volunteer. If you would like to know more about Clean Rivers please contact the: