LOCALS gathered to celebrate the improvement of access and ecology of a local river as an official unveiling of a plaque ceremony was held.
The Wye and Usk Foundation in partnership with Torfaen CBC have improved access to large sections of Afon Llwyd as well as removing barriers to fish migration such as weirs, and reinforced banks to prevent further erosion and silting.
In recognition of this, last week, Lynne Neagle AM unveiled a plaque at the Southfields Park, Cwmbran.
This was followed by a guided walk along the river hosted by the Wye and Usk Foundation, showcasing the work that has been done to rescue this river.
The Afon Llwyd is a small river in south Wales which flows from its source north of Blaenavon, through Abersychan, Pontypool and Cwmbran before flowing into the River Usk at Caerleon, which subsequently flows into the Bristol Channel in Newport.
It is an important river for salmon and sea trout spawning and holds a head of wild brown trout.
The work that has been carried out is considered to be an example of best practice for Wild Fishing Wales, a £2.6 million project that seeks to achieve sustained and measurable benefits for Wales by enhancing environmental quality and improving access to rivers and still water fisheries.
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