Our priorities for the Island’s watercourses

In 2021 Island Rivers Partnership identified the following projects as part of the River Basin Management Plan process:

Enhancement/no deterioration measures in 2020-2025 Water Industry National Environment Programme

Reintroduction of natural processes to Eastern Yar,  Alverstone Marshes SSSI and other wetlands within catchment.

Adoption of catchment sensitive farming practices throughout the Isle of Wight catchment

Saltmarsh restoration projects and investigations.

Work with local coastal partnerships and the MMO to improve integration between catchment and coastal management

Restoration of Freshwater Marshes SSSI

Wroxall Stream – improvements to water quality and removal of barriers

Invasive species management – predominantly Himalayan balsam, Japanese knotweed and Crassula helmsii

Protection of Gunville Stream from development pressures

Removal of fish impoundments throughout Newport Rivers

Reintroduce natural processes and fish passage on E Yar at Alverstone Mill.

In addition, raising awareness and creating and improving access remain priorities.