Cyfoeth: The Natural Resources Wales Environment Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Natural Resources Wales' podcast focusing on the Welsh environment, giving you a behind the scenes look at our work.
Episode 2: Ceredigion Environment Team and Bathing Waters
In this episode of Cyfoeth, Llion talks with Ffion Quan, an Environment Officer at Natural Resources Wales (NRW), about her role and the critical work being done to monitor and maintain bathing water quality along the Ceredigion coastline. Ffion shares her journey from a geography enthusiast in secondary school to her current role at NRW, highlighting her initial work as a Waste Regulation Officer and her transition to focusing on bathing water quality.
The discussion covers the definition and importance of designated bathing waters, the seasonal monitoring process, and the criteria for classification. Ffion explains the significance of parameters like E coli and Intestinal Enterococci, the role of predictive models in water quality assessment, and how NRW handles both temporary and ongoing pollution issues. The episode also touches on the collaboration between different NRW teams and how the public can access detailed water quality data.
Tune in to learn more about the efforts to ensure safe and clean bathing waters in Ceredigion.
Links to mentioned resources and websites:
· Check bathing water quality
· Information about Keep Wales Tidy’s coastal awards
Welcome to Cyfoeth: The Natural Resources Wales Environment Podcast and to our new series exploring the vital work of the Ceredigion Environment Team.
In our first episode, we focus on the team’s response to environmental incidents.
Join us for an insightful journey into the critical role this dedicated team plays within NRW. Learn how they are structured to respond effectively to various environmental emergencies.
We’ll take you behind the scenes to understand what it’s like to when team members are abruptly called to action. From the urgent initial notification to arriving on site, you'll get an inside look at the meticulous process of identifying and addressing pollution sources.
This episode showcases not only how the team responds to environmental emergencies, but also highlights the passion and expertise that drive the staff in the Ceredigion Environment Team. Their unwavering commitment to protecting the wildlife and beautiful landscapes of Ceredigion is truly inspiring.
Tune in to witness first-hand the dedication and skill that go into safeguarding our environment, and gain a deeper appreciation for the every-day people working tirelessly behind the scenes.
In this series, you’ll hear from the different Natural Resources Wales teams who work together to reduce the risk of flooding to communities in Wales.
This will give you a good overview of what flood risk is, what we’re doing to manage it in Wales, and what impact the climate emergency is having on flood risk in Wales now and in the future.
· Flood Risk Management Web Pages
· Nature Based Solutions for Coastal Management
· Shoreline Management Plans
· National Flood Asset Database
· Natural Resources Wales / Check flood warnings
· Natural Resources Wales / Check river levels, rainfall and sea data
· Natural Resources Wales / 5 day flood risk outlook
· Natural Resources Wales / Check your flood risk on a map (Flood Risk Assessment Wales Map)
· Natural Resources Wales / Flood Map for Planning / Development Advice Map
· Natural Resources Wales / Jobs, apprenticeships and placements
If you have any questions or comments on anything covered in this podcast series, contact us at FloodRiskManagement.Strategic@naturalresourceswales.gov.uk
In this series, you’ll hear from the different Natural Resources Wales teams who work together to reduce the risk of flooding to communities in Wales.
This will give you a good overview of what flood risk is, what we’re doing to manage it in Wales, and what impact the climate emergency is having on flood risk in Wales now and in the future.
· Flood Risk Management Web Pages
· Nature Based Solutions for Coastal Management
· Shoreline Management Plans
· National Flood Asset Database
· Natural Resources Wales / Check flood warnings
· Natural Resources Wales / Check river levels, rainfall and sea data
· Natural Resources Wales / 5 day flood risk outlook
· Natural Resources Wales / Check your flood risk on a map (Flood Risk Assessment Wales Map)
· Natural Resources Wales / Flood Map for Planning / Development Advice Map
· Natural Resources Wales / Jobs, apprenticeships and placements
If you have any questions or comments on anything covered in this podcast series, contact us at FloodRiskManagement.Strategic@naturalresourceswales.gov.uk
In this series, you’ll hear from the different Natural Resources Wales teams who work together to reduce the risk of flooding to communities in Wales.
This will give you a good overview of what flood risk is, what we’re doing to manage it in Wales, and what impact the climate emergency is having on flood risk in Wales now and in the future.
· Flood Risk Management Web Pages
· Nature Based Solutions for Coastal Management
· Shoreline Management Plans
· National Flood Asset Database
· Natural Resources Wales / Check flood warnings
· Natural Resources Wales / Check river levels, rainfall and sea data
· Natural Resources Wales / 5 day flood risk outlook
· Natural Resources Wales / Check your flood risk on a map (Flood Risk Assessment Wales Map)
· Natural Resources Wales / Flood Map for Planning / Development Advice Map
· Natural Resources Wales / Jobs, apprenticeships and placements
If you have any questions or comments on anything covered in this podcast series, contact us at FloodRiskManagement.Strategic@naturalresourceswales.gov.uk
In this series, you’ll hear from the different Natural Resources Wales teams who work together to reduce the risk of flooding to communities in Wales.
This will give you a good overview of what flood risk is, what we’re doing to manage it in Wales, and what impact the climate emergency is having on flood risk in Wales now and in the future.
· Flood Risk Management Web Pages
· Nature Based Solutions for Coastal Management
· Shoreline Management Plans
· National Flood Asset Database
· Natural Resources Wales / Check flood warnings
· Natural Resources Wales / Check river levels, rainfall and sea data
· Natural Resources Wales / 5 day flood risk outlook
· Natural Resources Wales / Check your flood risk on a map (Flood Risk Assessment Wales Map)
· Natural Resources Wales / Flood Map for Planning / Development Advice Map
· Natural Resources Wales / Jobs, apprenticeships and placements
If you have any questions or comments on anything covered in this podcast series, contact us at FloodRiskManagement.Strategic@naturalresourceswales.gov.uk
In this series, you’ll hear from the different Natural Resources Wales teams who work together to reduce the risk of flooding to communities in Wales.
This will give you a good overview of what flood risk is, what we’re doing to manage it in Wales, and what impact the climate emergency is having on flood risk in Wales now and in the future.
· Flood Risk Management Web Pages
· Nature Based Solutions for Coastal Management
· Shoreline Management Plans
· National Flood Asset Database
· Natural Resources Wales / Check flood warnings
· Natural Resources Wales / Check river levels, rainfall and sea data
· Natural Resources Wales / 5 day flood risk outlook
· Natural Resources Wales / Check your flood risk on a map (Flood Risk Assessment Wales Map)
· Natural Resources Wales / Flood Map for Planning / Development Advice Map
· Natural Resources Wales / Jobs, apprenticeships and placements
If you have any questions or comments on anything covered in this podcast series, contact us at FloodRiskManagement.Strategic@naturalresourceswales.gov.uk
In this series, you’ll hear from the different Natural Resources Wales teams who work together to reduce the risk of flooding to communities in Wales.
This will give you a good overview of what flood risk is, what we’re doing to manage it in Wales, and what impact the climate emergency is having on flood risk in Wales now and in the future.
· Flood Risk Management Web Pages
· Nature Based Solutions for Coastal Management
· Shoreline Management Plans
· National Flood Asset Database
· Natural Resources Wales / Check flood warnings
· Natural Resources Wales / Check river levels, rainfall and sea data
· Natural Resources Wales / 5 day flood risk outlook
· Natural Resources Wales / Check your flood risk on a map (Flood Risk Assessment Wales Map)
· Natural Resources Wales / Flood Map for Planning / Development Advice Map
· Natural Resources Wales / Jobs, apprenticeships and placements
If you have any questions or comments on anything covered in this podcast series, contact us at FloodRiskManagement.Strategic@naturalresourceswales.gov.uk
In this series, you’ll hear from the different Natural Resources Wales teams who work together to reduce the risk of flooding to communities in Wales.
This will give you a good overview of what flood risk is, what we’re doing to manage it in Wales, and what impact the climate emergency is having on flood risk in Wales now and in the future.
· Flood Risk Management Web Pages
· Nature Based Solutions for Coastal Management
· Shoreline Management Plans
· National Flood Asset Database
· Natural Resources Wales / Check flood warnings
· Natural Resources Wales / Check river levels, rainfall and sea data
· Natural Resources Wales / 5 day flood risk outlook
· Natural Resources Wales / Check your flood risk on a map (Flood Risk Assessment Wales Map)
· Natural Resources Wales / Flood Map for Planning / Development Advice Map
· Natural Resources Wales / Jobs, apprenticeships and placements
If you have any questions or comments on anything covered in this podcast series, contact us at FloodRiskManagement.Strategic@naturalresourceswales.gov.uk
In this series, you’ll hear from the different Natural Resources Wales teams who work together to reduce the risk of flooding to communities in Wales.
This will give you a good overview of what flood risk is, what we’re doing to manage it in Wales, and what impact the climate emergency is having on flood risk in Wales now and in the future.
· Flood Risk Management Web Pages
· Nature Based Solutions for Coastal Management
· Shoreline Management Plans
· National Flood Asset Database
· Natural Resources Wales / Check flood warnings
· Natural Resources Wales / Check river levels, rainfall and sea data
· Natural Resources Wales / 5 day flood risk outlook
· Natural Resources Wales / Check your flood risk on a map (Flood Risk Assessment Wales Map)
· Natural Resources Wales / Flood Map for Planning / Development Advice Map
· Natural Resources Wales / Jobs, apprenticeships and placements
If you have any questions or comments on anything covered in this podcast series, contact us at FloodRiskManagement.Strategic@naturalresourceswales.gov.uk
In this series, you’ll hear from the different Natural Resources Wales teams who work together to reduce the risk of flooding to communities in Wales.
This will give you a good overview of what flood risk is, what we’re doing to manage it in Wales, and what impact the climate emergency is having on flood risk in Wales now and in the future.
· Flood Risk Management Web Pages
· Nature Based Solutions for Coastal Management
· Shoreline Management Plans
· National Flood Asset Database
· Natural Resources Wales / Check flood warnings
· Natural Resources Wales / Check river levels, rainfall and sea data
· Natural Resources Wales / 5 day flood risk outlook
· Natural Resources Wales / Check your flood risk on a map (Flood Risk Assessment Wales Map)
· Natural Resources Wales / Flood Map for Planning / Development Advice Map
· Natural Resources Wales / Jobs, apprenticeships and placements
If you have any questions or comments on anything covered in this podcast series, contact us at FloodRiskManagement.Strategic@naturalresourceswales.gov.uk
In this series, you’ll hear from the different Natural Resources Wales teams who work together to reduce the risk of flooding to communities in Wales.
This will give you a good overview of what flood risk is, what we’re doing to manage it in Wales, and what impact the climate emergency is having on flood risk in Wales now and in the future.
- Flood Risk Management Web Pages
- Nature Based Solutions for Coastal Management
- Shoreline Management Plans
- National Flood Asset Database
- Natural Resources Wales / Check flood warnings
- Natural Resources Wales / Check river levels, rainfall and sea data
- Natural Resources Wales / 5 day flood risk outlook
- Natural Resources Wales / Check your flood risk on a map (Flood Risk Assessment Wales Map)
- Natural Resources Wales / Flood Map for Planning / Development Advice Map
- Natural Resources Wales / Jobs, apprenticeships and placements
If you have any questions or comments on anything covered in this podcast series, contact us at FloodRiskManagement.Strategic@naturalresourceswales.gov.uk
We are in Bangor, North Wales in this episode talking to local artist Manon Awst about her fascinating work to create a carbon storing sculpture informed by site research at Anglesey and Llŷn Fens.
Both are special areas of conservation. This work is in collaboration with experts from NRW’s National Peatland Action Programme and is funded through the Welsh Government to address both the climate and nature emergencies through peatland restoration.
We’re in the Cambrian Mountains in Mid Wales in this month’s episode at our Bwlch Nant yr Arian Visitor Centre. The centre has had a successful year in 2021 despite the difficulties posed by the Covid-19 pandemic.
This year, the centre retained its TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Award that it has won for a number of years consecutively, now. The award recognises destinations which earn consistently positive visitor reviews; it also means that the centre is in the top 10% of locations listed on TripAdvisor.
This year, the centre was also awarded the coveted Green Flag Award for the first time. The award – which is delivered in Wales by Keep Wales Tidy - is a sign that a park or green space boasts the highest possible environmental standards, is beautifully maintained and has excellent visitor facilities. Bwlch Nant yr Arian is only the second NRW site to be awarded the Green Flag after our Garwnant Visitor Centre near Merthyr Tydfil was awarded the accolade in 2016.
So what does it take to earn these awards and to be popular with visitors and locals alike? That's what we wanted to find out.
In this episode, we return to Skomer to learn more about the fascinating shoreline monitoring work done at the Conservation Zone.
This month we're kicking things off with the first of a two-part special down in lovely Pembrokeshire where our senior communications officer, Llinos Merriman, spoke to our colleague Phil Newman about his career and the great work they do in the Skomer Marine Conservation Zone.