Tankus Posted July 20, 2004 Report Share Posted July 20, 2004 Independent It sounds an ecological impossibility, a trout stream in the middle of London. But trout are flourishing in the river Wandle, one of the capital's largely forgotten rivers such as the Fleet, the Walbrook and the Tyburn.The Wandle has been reborn in one of the most remarkable environmental transformations seen in Britain. In 25 years, what was a lifeless drain through industrial estates and dense Victorian housing, entering the Thames just down from Clap-ham Junction, has come alive with substantial fish such as dace, roach, chub and barbel. Most astonishing is the population of brown trout, fish which need clear, well-oxygenated water. They are the surest sign of river health.Then again it could also be indicative of the decline in manufacturing in the SE, as industries that cannot afford the rates either go bust, or move out ....! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andsome Posted July 21, 2004 Report Share Posted July 21, 2004 ALL rivers need looking after properly. It's good to see that a lot of effort has gone into such schemes in recent years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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