The new rating has been described as representing 'a shocking failure by the agencies that are supposed to protect this once beautiful river'.
The group is calling for a moratorium on any new extended intensive livestock production units in the Wye catchment, publication of all water data held by Natural Resources Wales, the Environment Agency and local authorities, and for farmers working more sustainably to reduce pollution to be rewarded.
“What we now need to see is a cross-government plan to bring the Wye back into a favourable condition.“The plan will need to involve governments, regulators, farm businesses and others, and ensure a consistent approach across England and Wales.” After chairing a roundtable discussion, she said: “The River Wye is clearly struggling and it is vital that we turn the tide on its decline.
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