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How our teams manage flood risk and water levels on the Gwent Levels
To view this page in Welsh click here The Gwent Levels are a historic landscape of international significance that are characterised by a complex network of fertile fields and historic water courses (known locally as reens) that stretch across 180Km. Running alongside the Severn Estuary, this historic landscape is made up of several unique habitats that contribute to the special wildlife interest here and requires careful management. Our... MoreCloses 5 April 2026 -
Porthmadog Flood Risk Management Project
Read this page in Welsh / Darllenwch y dudalen hon yn Gymraeg. We are continuing our work to find long-term ways to reduce the risk of flooding in the communities of Porthmadog and Tremadog. Like all coastal communities, the area is facing a future of rising sea levels, more frequent storms and wetter weather, due to climate change. This will put increased pressure on flood defences and increase the risk of flooding if we don’t take action. ... MoreCloses 25 September 2026 -
Cwm Rheidol Lead & Zinc Mine
The Cwm Rheidol mining complex is 15km east of Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, and includes the mines of Ystumtuen, Penrhiw, Bwlchgwyn and Llwynteifi. The earliest definitive reference to mining in the area dates from 1698 at Ystumtuen, and over the following centuries the mines were developed and worked intermittently under numerous owners and various combinations. By the late 19th century these four mines were all connected underground, enabling the extensive workings to drain to... MoreCloses 30 September 2026 -
Pwllheli Flood Risk Adaptation Project
Parts of Pwllheli are at risk of flooding from rivers and the sea. It is anticipated future flood risks, particularly from the coast, could be significant. As our climate changes, we will face more frequent storms, as well as rising sea levels. This will put increased pressure on flood defences and could impact how they perform. Maintaining today’s level of flood protection for people and homes is a challenge. Natural Resources Wales is working to find long-term flood risk... MoreCloses 23 December 2026 -
Four Rivers for LIFE - Brecon Weir Restoration Project
Read this page in Welsh. Natural Resources Wales’ Four Rivers for LIFE Project aims to improve Brecon Weir for juvenile Atlantic salmon and other fish populations in the River Usk. The project will install a new smolt pass to help young salmon (smolts) and other fish species to move freely downstream past the weir out to sea. The work will begin this summer (July 2025). Smolt is the name given to the stage in a young salmon’s life when it migrates to sea. ... MoreCloses 31 December 2026 -
Online form to request flood advice leaflets
Our advice and guidance is available as leaflets that you can use and share with others. You can request: paper copies to be sent directly to you multiple copies if you want to share with others alternative format, large print or other languages You can view and download digital versions, and request copies to be sent to you by completing the short form below. Advice is also available on our website naturalresources.wales/flooding Or you can contact... MoreCloses 31 December 2026 -
Taking action for a flood resilient Taff
Click to read this page in Welsh / Cliciwch i ddarllen y dudalen hon yn Gymraeg What is the problem? The Taff catchment’s communities and landscapes are vulnerable to repeated river and surface water flooding. With the anticipated impacts of climate change, flood risk throughout the catchment will worsen as large storms become more frequent and intense. There is an urgent need to plan now to improve the resilience of our communities and environments.... MoreCloses 31 March 2027 -
National Forest for Wales Status Scheme
View this page in Welsh The National Forest Status Scheme opened on the 23 June 2023 and enables exemplary woodlands to join the National Forest for Wales network. Welcome to the National Forest for Wales Status Scheme Becoming part of the National Forest for Wales is all about being part of something unique for the people of Wales. Having National Forest for Wales status allows exemplary woodlands to be recognised, to become part of... MoreCloses 31 March 2027 -
Natural Flood Management in the Cadoxton catchment
Click to view this page in Welsh. We are exploring options to reduce the risk of flooding in Eastbrook and Dinas Powys. Periods of heavy rainfall over recent years have highlighted a flooding problem in Dinas Powys. In periods of high rainfall, the river channels, surface water drains and surface water sewers become overwhelmed causing flooding of roads, gardens and homes. One of our roles is to see what can be done to reduce the risks, especially in the... MoreCloses 5 June 2027 -
Natur am Byth! Saving Wales' threatened species
View this page in Welsh / Cymraeg The Natur am Byth partnership is Wales’ flagship Species Recovery programme. It unites nine environmental charities and organisations with Natural Resources Wales (NRW) to deliver the country’s largest natural heritage and outreach programme to save species from extinction and reconnect people to nature. The ten core partners are: Natural Resources Wales (lead) Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Bat... MoreCloses 30 September 2027 -
Reservoir Safety Reform
Click here to view this page in Welsh . In Wales, there are around 400 registered reservoirs which are regulated under the Reservoirs Act 1975 - the law which sets the minimum safety standards. We have designated over half of these as “high-risk reservoirs” where we think a failure and any subsequent uncontrolled release of water could pose a risk to life. Reservoir safety is about ensuring the physical structure of a reservoir, its dams and embankments are safe. ... MoreCloses 31 March 2028 -
Upper Wye Catchment Restoration Project
The Upper Wye Catchment Restoration Project is an NRW project funded by Welsh Government to restore the health of the upper reaches of the River Wye. The Wye is one of the UK’s most special rivers, which is reflected by its designation as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and a Special Area of Conservation (SAC). It is home to several important species including Atlantic salmon, otter, shad, white clawed crayfish and the plant, water crowfoot. ... MoreCloses 30 March 2029 -
Managing flood risk in Ynysybwl
Read this page in Welsh / Darllenwch y dudalen hon yn Gymraeg UPDATE 23/06/25: publication of the Outline Business Case in the Project Updates section. Natural Resources Wales is working to reduce the risk of flooding in Ynysybwl. Ynysybwl was badly affected during Storm Dennis in 2020. Flood waters from the Nant Clydach overtopped the highway wall, which runs along the length of Clydach Terrace, flooding 17 properties. The Welsh Government has... MoreCloses 28 November 2029 -
Gwaith Plwm a Sinc Abbey Consols
Mae mwynglawdd Abbey Consols (sy’n cael ei adnabod hefyd fel Bronberllan, Florida neu Cwm Mawr Rhif 2) tua 1km i’r dwyrain o bentref Pontrhydfendigaid yng Ngheredigion. Mae’n edrych draw tua mynachlog Abbey Ystrad Fflur ar lan Afon Teifi gyferbyn. Mae’r mwynglawdd yn un o dri y gwyddom iddyn nhw gael effaith andwyol ar ansawdd dŵr Afon Teifi gan achosi i’r afon fethu â chyrraedd safonau dŵr o dan Gyfarwyddeb Fframwaith Dŵr Ewrop (WFD) ar gyfer sinc. Esgair Mwyn a... MoreCloses 28 February 2030 -
Abbey Consols Lead & Zinc Mine
Abbey Consols Mine (also known as Bronberllan, Florida or Cwm Mawr No. 2) lies 1km east of the village of Pontrhydfendigaid, Ceredigion and overlooks Strata Florida Abbey on the opposite bank of the River Teifi. The mine is one of three known to have an impact on water quality in the River Teifi, causing it to fail European Water Framework Directive (WFD) standards for zinc. The other significant mines in the area are Esgair Mwyn and Cwm Mawr. Strata Florida Abbey was founded... MoreCloses 28 February 2030 -
Old Castle Down SSSI - Grazing to Help Wildlife
Cliciwch yma i ddarllen y dudalen yn Gymraeg / Click here to read this page in Welsh Old Castle Down Old Castle Down is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to several distinct features including limestone grassland, limestone heath and humid heath. The variation in these plant communities reflects the changes in the calcium carbonate content of the soils. On the west side of the B4265 the calcareous grassland is dominated by sheep’s fescue grass... MoreCloses 22 September 2030 -
Teifi Demonstrator Programme
The Teifi Demonstrator Project is a collaborative initiative set up to address the water quality challenges facing the River Teifi and its catchment. This project brings together a partnership of over 20 key organisations aiming to find innovative environmental solutions. We will look to improve water quality, enhance the river's resilience to climate change, and boost its biodiversity by exploring new ways of working together. By learning from the successes within the... MoreCloses 1 November 2032 -
Cwmystwyth Lead Mine
Cwmystwyth Mine is approximately 6km northeast of the village of Pont-rhyd-y-groes, Ceredigion. The mine covers around 250ha on the steep northern slopes of the Ystwyth Valley, with some minor workings on the southern slopes. Cwmystwyth exploited three mineral lodes over the course of its operation, namely Comet, Kingside and Mitchell. The earliest mining at Cwmystwyth has been dated to the Early Bronze Age, when copper was extracted from the Comet lode in an... MoreCloses 19 October 2043 -
Nant y Mwyn Lead Mine
The Nant y Mwyn mine is located close to the village of Rhandirmwyn in Carmarthenshire; approximately 10 km to the north of Llandovery. There is evidence of ancient mining (pre-Roman) at the site however most of the workings date from the 16th through to the 20th centuries. Mining activity at Nant y Mwyn mine during the early 20th century was intermittent and the site was abandoned during the early 1930s. The workings can be divided into two main... MoreCloses 19 October 2043 -
Van Metal Mine
Van Mine is located in the rural hamlet of Y Fan, approximately 3km northeast of Llanidloes, Powys. Van Mine was a former lead, zinc, and silver mine. It was one of the most productive lead mines in Europe in the 1870s. Records of mining trials date back to 1850, with the first ore produced in 1866. Production started to decline in the 1890s and eventually closed in 1921 primarily due to the fall in lead prices due to cheaper foreign imports. Several heritage assets... MoreCloses 19 October 2043 -
Cwmnewydion metal mine project
The Cwmnewydion project is focused on Graig Goch mine and Frongoch Adit, which are situated within the Cwmnewydion valley, located approximately 1.5 km southwest of Trisant village and 3.75 km northwest of Pont-rhyd-y-groes in Ceredigion. The Nant Cwmnewydion watercourse flows along the valley floor immediately adjacent to the northern boundary of Graig Goch mine. Upstream to the east of Graig Goch mine is Frongoch Adit and Wemyss mine. Frongoch mine is further to the... MoreCloses 19 October 2043 -
Metal mine water pollution
Pollution from Abandoned Metal Mines Abandoned metal mines cause extensive pollution in Wales, with approximately 1,300 sites estimated to impact water quality and ecology in over 700 km of watercourses. Natural Resources Wales (NRW) and the Mining Remediation Authority (formerly Coal Authority) are working together to tackle this pollution, making our rivers cleaner and healthier to benefit people, wildlife and the economy. Causes... MoreCloses 19 October 2043 -
Dylife Lead & Zinc Mine
Dylife Mine is located 13km northwest of Llanidloes, Powys, on the mountain road to Machynlleth. It has been identified as a major source of metals to the Afon Dyfi catchment and is responsible for the Afon Twymyn failing to achieve European Water Framework Directive standards for zinc, lead and cadmium. Dylife exploited lead and zinc from three mineral lodes: the Dylife, Esgairgaled and Llechwedd Ddu. The earliest workings are possibly of Roman date and may have been linked to the... MoreCloses 19 October 2043 -
Wemyss Lead & Zinc Mine
The abandoned Wemyss Mine is 15km southeast of Aberystwyth, Ceredigion. It is located at the head of the Cwmnewydion valley, a tributary of the River Magwr, which joins the River Ystwyth at Abermagwr. The mine worked the Frongoch mineral lode alongside Frongoch and Graig Goch mines. Wemyss became an integral part of the larger Frongoch Mine and cannot be considered in isolation from its more illustrious neighbour. In the 1840s both mines came under the same... MoreCloses 26 October 2043 -
Parc Mine
Parc Mine is located in the Gwydir Forest within the Snowdonia National Park, approximately 1.6km southwest of Llanrwst and approximately 5km north of Betws-y-Coed. Parc Mine was worked sporadically from 1855 to 1963, recovering over 10,000 tons of lead and 4,000 tons of zinc. The mine is interconnected via its underground workings with eleven other mines, and sits in close proximity to numerous other independent mines such as Hafna Mine and Pandora Mine. When the... MoreCloses 18 December 2045
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