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Laugharne Citizen Science Group
Laugharne Citizen Science Group Website.
Email: lcsgwebsite@gmail.com
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cha3480
Apr 16, 20250 min read


cha3480
Apr 16, 20250 min read


Surveys rom ArcGIS
We have several survey apps now available which can either be opened in a browser or downloaded. The easiest way to use them is...
cha3480
Apr 16, 20251 min read


6 months of Water testing results.
River Corran and Mackerel Lake Stream (The Laques). Below are the results of the water testing the group have been carrying out once a month since Nov 2024. So far the results suggest the river water is of reasonable quality, but we are only half way through the initial 12 months of testing. We are looking to start testing the Taf and Laugharne estuary in the next few months, so if you want to be involved please do join us. The annual membership fee is only £10 a year, we hav
cha3480
Apr 14, 20251 min read


Swallows, Swifts and House Martins
Swallows, Swifts and House Martins We probably all have different ideas about what heralds the first signs of early summer. For me this...
cha3480
Mar 24, 20252 min read


Four Month River Corran and Mackerel Lake stream ("The Laques")Test Results- Nov 24-Feb 25
Ammonia No results for Ammonia in Feb testing Nitrate Results were in line with previous . Phosphate Phosphate one sharp increase at site 2. This is still early days in the project. Once we have completed 12 months we will then have a base for future years. Thanks to all who helped collect samples, test the samples and, maybe most importantly, helped fund this project.
cha3480
Mar 18, 20251 min read


cha3480
Feb 24, 20250 min read


Bumblebee survey
As mentioned at the January meeting Charles is doing a bumblebee walk on a monthly basis in conjunction with the Bumblebee Conservation Trust's " Bee Walk ". All are welcome to come on the walks, which will be monthly, with the first on March 5th at 11.00 from The Croft. The agreed Transect with Beewalk is up the cobbled lane by St Martin's then along the road until the top. Down the track to Lower Delacorse, then across the three fields and into the woods, ending at the Boat
cha3480
Feb 20, 20251 min read


Afon Cynin Wetland Project Drop-in event.
West Wales River Trust have organised this event for February 27th -14:00-19:00. About the creation of a new wetland on Afon Cynin, St...
cha3480
Feb 19, 20251 min read


Ponds In Laugharne.
The single most important thing that ordinary people can do to sustain British wildlife, is to have a small pond in their garden or yard....
cha3480
Feb 3, 20251 min read


Beewalk
BeeWalk is the national recording scheme for bumblebees, allowing us to monitor the abundance of bumblebee species across Great Britain. Volunteer BeeWalkers walk a fixed transect, once a month between March and October, recording the number of each bumblebee species seen. Anyone with basic bumblebee knowledge can become a BeeWalker, once you have chosen a route, you can set up the transect on the BeeWalk website ( www.beewalk.org.uk ) and submit data from your surveys. The d
cha3480
Jan 30, 20251 min read


Unleashing the Power of the Community: The Ultimate Guide to Galvanizing Local Residents for River Cleanup
Cleaning up our rivers is not just about protecting our environment; it’s a chance to build stronger communities. With trash floating and...
cha3480
Jan 3, 20254 min read


River Water Quality Testing in Laugharne: Citizen Science Group
Laugharne Citizen Science Group is a dedicated team of volunteers who are passionate about monitoring and preserving the quality of the river water in Laugharne. By conducting regular water testing and observing the wildlife in and around the River, the group aims to provide valuable information to the community and raise awareness about environmental conservation. After the water has been collected we use 3 tests to check the water quality- Nitrate, Ammonia and phosphate. We
cha3480
Dec 21, 20241 min read


Community Forum for Environmental Conservation: Laugharne Citizen Science
The Laugharne Citizen Science Group is dedicated to providing valuable information and reports on water quality and wildlife in the River...
cha3480
Dec 21, 20241 min read
cha3480
Nov 8, 20240 min read
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