Volunteers from UK Youth for Nature and The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales visited the Senedd this week to highlight the urgent need for stronger action to protect our freshwater environments.
Representatives from both organisations shared their concerns directly with Members of the Senedd, calling for more robust safeguards to restore the health of Wales’s rivers, streams, and wetlands. Their message was clear: without decisive intervention, the ecological condition of our waterways will continue to decline.
This follows Natural Resources Wales’s report on Welsh rivers, which underscored the pressing need for cleaner, healthier water systems and better management to slow water flow and reduce pollution. Their findings reinforce the importance of taking meaningful steps now to protect our freshwater ecosystems for future generations.
Janet commented:
“I was pleased to meet the volunteers and listen to their passionate case for safeguarding our freshwater habitats. Their dedication and willingness to speak up for nature is a reminder that we all share a responsibility to protect Wales’s natural environment.
The voices of young people and conservation volunteers are vital in shaping policy, and their call for stronger protections must be taken seriously. We need a clear plan to reduce pollution, restore our rivers, and ensure future generations inherit a healthy, thriving natural world.”
