The River Leam catchment is a tributary of the Avon and consists of 9 waterbodies that mainly flow through agricultural land. This project aims to provide farm advice and on-farm delivery of features that reduce run-off into the catchment from agricultural sources.
The challenge
Waterbodies within the catchment are classified as Poor and Moderate largely due to Phosphate run-off. There is considerable issue with sediment run-off, leading to eutrophication, sedimentation and flooding.
Aims & Targets
- Deliver a minimum of 5 walkovers/ opportunity mapping and provide targeted landowner advice by March 2024.
- Deliver priority measures (based on recommendations from previous whole farm plans and walkovers) within the catchment by March 2024.
- Deliver at least one farmer engagement event, and develop the farm cluster/wider engagement to help progress future work in the catchment.
