River Tywi, Teifi and Cleddau phosphorus pollution tackled
The site, www.wwnmb.wales, details the work of the West Wales Nutrient Management Boards (NMBs), which aim to tackle phosphorus pollution in these Special Areas of Conservation.
Gail Pearce-Taylor, programme manager for the Tywi, Teifi, and Cleddau NMBs, said: "This website is our way of sharing everything we've learned so far and bringing people with us as we build nutrient management plans for the future.
"The challenge of phosphorus pollution can only be tackled by working together – and that's what makes these boards so special."
The boards are funded by the Welsh Government and led by local authorities in Ceredigion, Carmarthenshire, and Pembrokeshire.
They bring together public bodies, utilities, environmental groups, and local communities to develop long-term water quality solutions that support sustainable development.
The new website offers GIS-mapped data, non-technical summaries, resources for landowners and developers, and findings from citizen science projects.
It also provides information on joining stakeholder groups or taking part in consultations.
The chairs of the three river boards, Cllr Clive Davies of Ceredigion (Teifi), Cllr Carys Jones of Carmarthenshire (Tywi), and Cllr Jacob Williams of Pembrokeshire (Cleddau), issued a joint statement.
They said: "The health of our rivers underpins everything – our wildlife, our economy, and our communities.
"It's vital that we take a proactive and collaborative approach.
"This new website gives people the tools and knowledge to be part of the solution."
The boards will be present at several events over the summer, including the Tywi River Festival on July 19, the Royal Welsh Show on July 21, and the Pembrokeshire County Show (FUW Stand) on August 20 and 21.
Organisers are keen to raise awareness of the boards' work and encourage farmers, landowners, developers, and young people to engage with the site, learn about the issues, and share feedback.
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