River lovers are being called to unite to save the waterways as Bristol Avon RiverBlitz returns. Concerned about the ecological condition of the water bodies, the Bristol Avon Rivers Trust (BART) has announced the return of its annual Bristol Avon RiverBlitz. The event, which will take place from July 7 to 14, aims to enlist the help of enthusiastic citizen scientists to gather crucial data on the health of rivers and streams across the Avon catchment.
With seven successful years under its belt, BART hopes to see a record number of participants signing up this year. The collected data on water quality during the RiverBlitz will enable BART to better understand the factors affecting river health and identify priority sites requiring further investigation.
Volunteers will be tasked with collecting water samples from their local rivers and using user-friendly testing kits to measure nitrate and phosphate levels. This will provide a snapshot of the water quality at specific locations and times.
