Weed Boat Weed Cutting has begun!

Our amphibious weed boats are out along the River Idle at Gamston cutting weeds within the river channel.

Aquatic weed control is important for maintaining watercourses. If weed is left to grow unchecked, it can restrict the river channel. Detached weed can also collect around bridge structures and flood defence assets, potentially causing blockages and a flood risk. Weed cutting in the channel increases the conveyance of the water, allowing water to move quicker downstream

Upon removal, the cut weed is left to dewater, or to flow down to a weed screen for removal. This allows for any aquatic insects, invertebrates and eels to safely return back to the river. The cut weeds float downstream towards our debris screen assets, where we remove them from the screens.