Bristol Avon Rivers Trust (BART) will be running their annual RiverBlitz event this summer and are seeking river enthusiasts to take part. Between 7th-14th July, BART aim to collect as many samples from the rivers, streams and lakes of the Bristol Avon catchment to help gain a snapshot of water quality. BART will supply free water testing kits to volunteers which will measure nutrient levels in a water sample taken from a chosen waterbody. In high concentrations nutrients can impact the local wildlife which depends on a healthy river. The presence of these nutrients may indicate a pollution event nearby or ongoing issues from land management, sewage outfalls or urban pressures. The results will help BART target their ongoing conservation work.
Individuals or groups can get involved in the event and BART would like to encourage schools and community groups to take part too. Head to bristolavonriverstrust.org/riverblitz/register to find out more and register for a free, easy-to-use water sampling kit and to take part in BART’s RiverBlitz event!
We’re also excited to be hosting a RiverBlitz events For the River Chew. The event will provide volunteers the opportunity to collect their kit in person, with members of the BART team demonstrating how to undertake sampling and answering questions about the methodology or any other river related questions that you might have. The event will take place on the 8th of July from 10am to 2pm at Keynsham Memorial Park, BS31 1HL.