Written by: Tom Laws
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The Afon Bodesi – One of the Carneddu’s Last Free Rivers

On June 13th Save Our Rivers attended the National Trust's information day for their proposed Afon Bodesi hydro scheme in the Ogwen Valley. https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/bodesihydro Where is it: The scheme is proposed in the heart …
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January 16, 2024
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Stop the Kaunertal Power Plant Expansion

Take me to the petition! The Kaunertal Hydropower Expansion Project. The most destructive engineering project planned for the European Alps and opposed by over 30 environmental organisations. The Oetztal Alps with its numerous glaciers, …
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October 6, 2022
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Home River Bio Blitz on the Afon Ogwen

On Saturday September 24th September we'll be joining river lovers from all corners of the planet in a Home River Bio Blitz. In it's 3rd year, the HRBB has grown and grown, and is …
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September 4, 2022
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Kendal Mountain Festival 2021 – Some Thoughts

For the third year at KMF, river lovers took to the water and banks of the River Kent in Kendal for the Palm / Pyranha Paddle Pick Up. It's been heartening to see the …
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November 26, 2021
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Kendal Mountain Festival 2021

We're stoked to be heading back to Kendal Mountain Festival for 2021. As a melting pot for forging new ideas, and catching up with fellow adventurers and activists it's hard to beat. We'll once …
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November 12, 2021
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September 1, 2021
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Aynam Road Trees – An Open Letter

We are indebted to Raymond Coombe who has chosen to share his thoughts on the trees that will be lost on Aynam Road. Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing this letter to express my concern …
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June 9, 2021
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What’s Done Can’t Be Undone – Video

We're really grateful to Ben at Hddn for putting together this summary of some of the reasons why Kendal can't fall victim to an out dated and ineffective scheme. For a comprehensive overview of …
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May 5, 2021
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Kendal Flood Risk Management Scheme – Overview

The River Kent flows through the heart of the town of Kendal and has the highest level of protection afforded to a river in Britain, being both a Site of Special Scientific Interest and …
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April 14, 2021
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Kendal Vision Chair’s Concerns

Mark Cropper, Chair of Kendal Futures has raised extensive concerns regarding the flood management and the conduct of the Environment Agency.
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March 13, 2021