A weir at Longtown has been demolished to help endangered eels.

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Longtown

Who

West Cumbria Rivers Trust

What

A weir at Longtown has been demolished to help endangered eels.

When

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:53:34 GMT · 2h 7m ago

Where

Longtown ·

Why

Eel numbers have fallen by 90% in the last 30 years.

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How this affects you

The demolition aims to improve conditions for endangered eels, addressing a significant population decline.

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