It is proving very difficult to get information about water quality. Back in June, an East Devon councillor welcomed discharges by South West Water being investigated – having put in her own Freedom of Information requests on the issue: Otter Valley councillor welcomes inquiry into […]
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East Devon catchment
The River Sid is often considered alongside its bigger neighbour: River Otter & Sid – Westcountry Rivers Trust The Westcountry Rivers Trust and Devon Wildlife Trust have been working together to create the East Devon Catchment Partnership – and have looked at several key issues: Rivers, […]
Fabulous photos down by the River in September and October
There have been more spottings of otters along the Sid: Saw one crossing the Ford They run very fast so hopefully they all make it but a sign to let visitors know they’re there might help. SIDMOUTH community for the people | So lucky to spot this little […]
Japanese Knotweed on the Sid
The onward march of invasive species such as Japanese Knotweed and Himalayan Balsam continues along the River Sid: Invasive species on the Sid – The Sid Balsam Bashers along the Sid – The Sid This is something the town council’s environment committee intends to address […]
Otters on the Sid
Over the years, there have been several spottings of otters along the River Sid. Here are some postings on the Sidmouth Community for the People Facebook pages – with lots more comment in the threads. During lockdown in April 2020, the wonders of nature were […]
Salmon along the Exe
On Sunday, we saw the great Salmon Run happen along the River Exe – a huge relay race along the entire course of the river: The amazing Salmon Run day! – Tidelines Salmon Run – Tidelines The Tidelines folk have carried out some fascinating research: […]
Fishing on the Sid
There are fish in the waters of the Sid: Fish in the River Sid – The Sid The Fishbrain website tells us what else to find in the River: The most popular species caught here are European seabass, Dusky smooth-hound, and Tub gurnard. 13 catches are logged on Fishbrain. Please […]
Devon Wildlife Trust promoting the county’s rivers
Last summer the DWT produced a beautiful film highlighting the “fragile, threatened beauty” of Devon’s rivers: Devon’s rivers – beautiful, fragile and in need of protection – YouTube It’s webpages offer links to info on species and projects; “Devon’s rivers act as arteries of life […]
How much sewage is ending up in the Sid?
UP-STREAM: Back in May, the Wildlife Trusts were asking questions: Are our river protections failing? – The Sid When it comes to the quality of the water along the River Sid, however, it seems that the number of ‘discharges’ are not causing too much concern: […]
People posting about the Sid on social media
A great place to go to see what’s happening down on the Sid are the local social media pages. Looking at some of the postings for August: Any ideas why the river Sid has been brown with silt since Thursday? Fortescue Bridge contractor not doing things […]