This critical funding will empower us to embark on a transformative journey to enhance the health and resilience of the River Wye, positively impacting both the local ecosystem and our communities.

Scheduled to commence early 2024, the "Wye now?" movement is aimed at bringing about essential improvements for the River Wye with a focus on nature and community well-being. The generous grant from The John Ellerman Foundation will play a pivotal role in facilitating policy changes, in Wales,  that advocate for the protection of rivers and wildlife, all while addressing the challenges posed by climate change.

Recognizing the crucial role that healthy rivers play in sustaining rural economies, our primary objective is to utilize this grant to spearhead campaigns that raise awareness about the invaluable benefits of natural flood defences. Collaborating closely with Wildlife Trust Wales and neighbouring trusts, we aim to amplify our impact, sharing our delivery work, championing those that are alrady undertaking positive actions to build a movement to achieve the best possible outcomes for the River Wye and its surrounding areas.

"With this 3 year long grant from The John Ellerman Foundation we can drive meaningful policy changes, better protecting our rivers and wildlife, and confront the urgent challenges of climate change head-on," said James Hitchcock, CEO at Radnorshire Wildlife Trust. "We are excited to collaborate closely with Wildlife Trust Wales and build on our work with our other projects, such as the Wiler Lugg,  to ensure the success of the 'Wye now?' movemenet and make a lasting impact on the health of the River Wye."

The "Wye now?" movement aligns seamlessly with the mission of The John Ellerman Foundation, which is dedicated to supporting projects that foster positive social change and contribute to the well-being of communities and the environment.