The Bristol Avon Catchment is a unique and beautiful network of rivers, streams and lakes, with the Bristol Avon at its heart. Stretching 75 miles from its source in Wiltshire, to its confluence with the River Severn in Bristol, the River Avon and its tributaries are the lifeblood of the area and they are under constant threat.
Bristol Avon Rivers Trust (BART) is working hard to protect our rivers for the benefit of people and wildlife.
At Bristol Avon Rivers Trust (BART), our vision is to create vibrant, clean, and biodiverse rivers that benefit both communities and wildlife.
Our 2025–2030 strategy tackles the urgent challenges of climate change, biodiversity loss, and urban pressures through river restoration, climate resilience, and community engagement.
By combining strategic partnerships, innovative programmes, and local involvement, we aim to secure a thriving future for our rivers and those who depend on them.
BART welcomes the ambition of the EIP 2025 and recognises its potential to support long-term river restoration across England. However, for rivers in the Bristol Avon catchment, and similar catchments…
This winter 2025/26, Bristol Avon Rivers Trust (BART) will be working with Bristol City Council to carry out river restoration works along the River Malago in Manor Woods Valley and…
Schools around South Bristol have taken part in BART\’s litter campaign.
The Bristol Avon is one of the region’s most important river systems, supporting a rich variety of fish species including salmon, brown trout, and European eels. However, the legacy of…
In September 2024, Bristol Avon Rivers Trust (BART) installed eel tiles – specially designed structures fitted to the sides and beds of heavily modified channels to help eels and elvers…
The 10th annual Bristol Avon RiverBiltz results are in! Over 300 volunteers took water quality samples and found nitrates were down and phosphates up.
