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Save the Conwy Video

Save the Conwy was lucky enough to have talented local film-maker Ray Wood chat to a few of the groups we have been working with including the Snowdonia Society, Woodland Trust, Wildlife Trust, Betws-y-Coed …
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July 30, 2016
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Coming to a National Park near you

You may have noticed Save the Conwy has been a bit quiet for the last week or so. Some of it's members have been away enjoying the amazing free flowing rivers and whitewater that …
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July 13, 2016
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Total Disregard for the National Park

The Afon Las Hydro Scheme is a small scheme built in a beautiful part of the Llanberis Pass, one of the most iconic mountain passes in the UK. Part of the scheme lies within …
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June 19, 2016
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Can we trust the National Trust?

The National Trust has a clear and simple purpose: "We look after special places throughout England, Wales and Northern Ireland for ever, for everyone." http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/features/about-the-national-trust Can we trust them to hold to this purpose …
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June 13, 2016
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Enough is Enough

Those of us who live in Snowdonia,or come to visit regularly, may have noticed the increasing presence of diggers working in our rivers. The scars they leave behind are all too noticeable on open …
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May 11, 2016
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Abstraction and Impoundment Licence

Save the Conwy has heard that NRW's decision on the licencing of the Conwy hydro scheme will be decided shortly. We have sent a final letter asking NRW whether they have addressed, what we …
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April 26, 2016
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What’s on? April 2016

We've been a bit quiet the last month or so, but lots has been going on in the background on a few projects. There can be little doubt that RWE/Dulas will seek to reapply …
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April 14, 2016
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Fundraising

Hopefully you have seen that we are having a film-night hosted by Plas-y-Brenin, presented by Patagonia and Sweetgrass Productions on the 23rd of April. For more information on that, or to get a ticket …
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March 23, 2016
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Refused

  You may have seen the news by now, that after a dedicated effort from local campaigners, supported by the 6,311 of you who signed the petition, the Snowdonia National Park Authority made the …
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March 14, 2016
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Is History Repeating?

Following on from the planning committee's decision on Wednesday to refuse planning permission to RWE, did you know that this isn't the first time this has happened? In 1993 an application was made along …
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March 3, 2016