Tom
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On our recent visit to Wales, UK, I had several days fishing the River Afan which runs through the Afan Valley, previously a coal mining valley. I fished this river as a kid and up until we came to CA 30 years ago. Back in those days, water from the Afan was used to wash coal mined at the pit in Duffryn, and released back into the river. The result was a daily color change from almost clear to charcoal to black, and a gradual change back to almost clear. Occasionally, a tributary called the Pelena would overflow and flood an old abandoned mine, releasing toxic chemicals into the river, and they found their way into the Afan, killing all fish.
A number of my prior workmates and friends campaigned for many years to stop the sources of pollution and restore the fishery to its prior pristine condition. Their efforts resulted in clear waters that hold rainbow trout, sewin (a migratory trout), and salmon.
I'll add notes and photos from my days fishing and observing the Afan on this trip.
A number of my prior workmates and friends campaigned for many years to stop the sources of pollution and restore the fishery to its prior pristine condition. Their efforts resulted in clear waters that hold rainbow trout, sewin (a migratory trout), and salmon.
I'll add notes and photos from my days fishing and observing the Afan on this trip.
