OUR BLUE SpACES pROJECT

The Bristol Avon Rivers Trust's (BART) 'Our Blue Spaces' project aims to instil a new appreciation for the natural environment in the Somer Valley Rediscovered (SVR) area around Midsomer Norton and Radstock, as well as to provide new and exciting ways for the local community to enjoy their local blue and green spaces in the area..

BART's first event was a river dip along the Wellow Brook in October 2022. Participants learned how to identify a variety of freshwater invertebrates, and gained a better understanding of the Wellow Brook's health. Members of the community were able to reconnect with their local river and learn about the pressures impacting our freshwater environments and the creatures that live there, all while developing new skills.

BART will hold one of our annual RiverBlitz events in Midsomer Norton in Summer 2023 to further reconnect the community with their local watercourse. Volunteers will collect samples from their local river using our free and simple water quality testing kits to determine nutrient levels.

Individuals or groups can participate in rainwater harvesting planting events or RiverBlitz, and BART encourages school groups to do so as well!

To express your interest or obtain more information, please contact Molly at molly@bristolavonriverstrust.org