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Taf and Ely Observatory

Explore our work on the health of people and ecosystems in this urban and agricultural catchment area.

The River Taff photograhed in Grangetown depicting Cardiff City Centre with a view of Principality Stadium and a view of a boat on the river

About

Delivering research on the health of people and ecosystems along the rivers Taff and Ely.

Professor Steve Ormerod conducting field work in river

Research

The Taff and Ely Observatory is a key source of evidence on river ecosystems with urban, industrial and agricultural influences.

Cycleway bridge on River Taff. This bridge is on the Lady Windsor Colliery Cycleway a branch off the Taff Trail and goes up the isolated valley of the Clydach to Ynysybwl, local youths regularly swim under this bridge.

Work with us

Learn more about our researchers, collaborators and sponsors.