Monitoring and what it tells us - RLA report
The River Lim Action group has been monitoring the River Lim’s health for two full years. Now that the monitoring has evolved to include bacteria and invertebrates this report is a review of our findings.
Lyme bathing beaches – the scores are in!
The two bathing beaches in Lyme Regis have been given their water quality classifications based on Environment Agency sampling. River Lim Action and Lyme Regis Blue Tits say there’s room for improvement!
The Riverfly 8 ….. key invertebrates which indicate the ecological health of the river.
The RLA Riverfly team monitor 7 sites on the river every month to detect and count these species. That site gets a score which is then updated onto the national Riverfly Partnership Cartographer. Introducing #2 The Mayfly!
South West Water appears to have gone back on its promise of a £20 million improvement scheme for Lyme Regis and Uplyme
The water company seems to have cut its commitment to £16 million. Despite being included in the water industry’s Storm Overflows Discharge Reduction Plan, a much-needed upgrade and expansion of the Uplyme Sewage Treatment Works by 2027 now seems to be off the cards.
Wild Trout Trust Report
A new report by the Wild Trout Trust has shown the potential for improving trout habitat and removing barriers to fish passage on the Lim.
The Riverfly 8 ….. key invertebrates which indicate the ecological health of the river
The RLA Riverfly team monitor 7 sites on the river every month to detect and count these species. Then that site gets a score which is then updated onto the national Riverfly Partnership Cartographer
Himalayan Balsam (HB) removal experience 2024
Now the season has finished for 2024, I thought it would be a good idea on looking back at what we have learnt from this year’s volunteer effort at trying to tackle Himalayan Balsam.
A birding walk along the River Lim by Sue Murphy, a local birdwatcher
On one of the last days of September, I followed the River Lim corridor from Lyme Regis to Cannington Lane, Uplyme to see how many birds I could find.
Lyme Splash cancelled after sewage spilt from the River Lim
The Lyme Splash Sea Swim Challenge was due to take place on Sunday, September 8. After heavy rain and a discharge of wastewater from a storm overflow, the event was called off on the day before for health and safety reasons. The event could not be rearranged for later this year due to the harbour’s timetable, and because 50 volunteers are needed to see the event run smoothly.
Axminster C of E Primary School Litter Pick
An enthusiatic group tackled a beach clean at Lyme Regis. We hope they come again soon!
Celebrations in Lyme Regis as Church Beach redesignated for bathing
Church Beach in Lyme Regis has been redesignated as a bathing beach after a two year campaign. Local water quality campaigners, swimmers and many local businesses have been celebrating after receiving the news.
Paddle Out Protest - Lyme Regis
Surfers Against Sewage are hosting a national day of action on Saturday 18th May 2024.Wax those boards, paint those placards, get your swim suits on.
Official data still shows high human sewage levels in the River Lim
Extra monitoring by the Environment Agency in the River Lim throughout 2023 has shown high levels of human sewage even after light rain near the river mouth.
Welcome Paper Bird - New Supporter for Boomerang Bags
Turn Lyme Green welcomes ‘Paper Bird’ in Coombe Street, Lyme Regis as the latest shop to join the Boomerang Bag project.
River Lim Action group go Underground!
A number of the River Lim Action Group were given the opportunity to visit South West Water’s Gun Cliff pumping station under the Marine Theatre terrace.
Himalayan Balsam Pulling
Join us for a day of conservation in the Lim catchment as we work together to remove this invasive plant species from our local area. No experience necessary - just bring your enthusiasm and willingness to pull out plants.
Nearly 2 months of sewage discharges into River Lim in 2023
Latest data out from the Environment Agency on permitted sewage overflows in 2023 showed that untreated sewage spilled into the River Lim, in Lyme Regis, for 1300 hours (equivalent in time to almost two months).
River Lim (Lyme Regis) Improvement Plan
River Lim Action’s newly published Ecological Survey sets out recommendations for improvements to the River Lim to boost wildlife and water quality.
CHURCH BEACH is on way to be a bathing beach SUCCESS!
An application by local water campaigners for Church Beach in Lyme Regis to be re-designated as a bathing beach has been approved to go to the next stage.