Tuesday 2nd Dec, 6pm Newnham Sports and Social Club, Hardwick Street CB3 9JA
Dr Mike Foley of Cam Valley Forum, has been investigating the water quality of the River Cam for many years. He has been exploring the river from the chalkstream spring head at Ashwell, down to the River Cam at Clayhithe… Along the way, he has been investigating sewage works effluent, phosphates, river flow, the local geology and the surprising impact of the invasive American Signal Crayfish.
He will share the result of his work, attempting to answer questions such as “Why is the river so murky?” “Is aquatic wildlife at risk?” “Is it safe to bathe?” “Can we clean it up?”
The talk is 6pm-7pm at Newnham Sports and Social Club, Hardwick Street CB3 9JA, but do stay for a chat or a drink afterwards.