New blog by Natural England - Assessing the Health of the River Wye Catchment: An Update

The River Wye and River Lugg are nationally important protected waterways, designated as both a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and part of a Special Area of Conservation (SAC).

Following concerns raised in Natural England’s 2023 interim assessment, a detailed condition assessment of the River Lugg has confirmed that the site remains in an ‘unfavourable-declining’ condition. This blog outlines the findings of the assessment, highlighting the key pressures driving the River Lugg’s ‘unfavourable-declining’ status and the actions needed to support its recovery.

Read Natural England’s blog to learn more: Assessing the Health of the River Wye Catchment: An Update – Natural England