Natural Resources Wales

More parts of Wales move into drought status

As Wales’ natural environment continues to endure the impacts of the extended period of dry weather, Natural Resources Wales (NRW)…

Waterston industrial unit fire incident finally closed after 10 days

Following the large fire in a commercial premises in Waterston industrial estate, Milford Haven on Sunday 14 August, Pembrokeshire County…

Drought declared in large parts of South West Wales – but no extension of hosepipe ban area yet

Environment body Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has declared large parts of South West Wales are now in a drought area.…

Residents encouraged to have say on Teifi Valley flooding schemes

Consultation on flood prevention schemes by Carmarthenshire and Ceredigion councils in the Teifi Valley has been extended to August 31…

Ringleader of 20-year Teifi poaching operation to pay just £1 as he ‘cannot afford’ fine

Judge orders the ringleader of a long-running illegal poaching operation on the Afon Teifi to have £61,791.50 confiscated due to…

Welsh environment body issues warning over illegal waste collectors

Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is asking the public to be aware of individuals and businesses advertising illegal waste collection services…

Four men fined £6,000 for ‘barbaric’ illegal foul hook fishing

Four men caught using a barbaric and illegal fishing method by Natural Resources Wales (NRW) enforcement officers during patrols of…

Tywi Valley communities asked for views to shape new commemorative woodland

Natural Resources Wales (NRW) are asking communities surrounding the Tywi Valley in Carmarthenshire for their views to help inform the…

Visitors warned of blue-green algae at Bosherston Lakes

Natural Resources Wales (NRW) officers have identified blue-green algae at Bosherston Lakes in Pembrokeshire. They have notified the landowners National…

Frothy beach scum is not pollution says Welsh environment body

Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is reassuring local people and visitors that Welsh beaches are clean and healthy, despite some appearances…