MoD RiverCare Project: Enhanced water quality monitoring in the Avon valley on Salisbury Plain

Defra procuring on behalf of Natural England: The River Avon (Wiltshire/Hampshire) is one of the most biodiverse chalk river systems in Europe, supporting significantly rich flora, fish and invertebrate fauna which are reliant on fresh water habitats with good water quality. The river is an internationally important and designated site (Site of Special Scientific Interest, RAMSAR convention site, Special Protection Area and Natura 2000 site). High levels of pollutants such as phosphorus can be detrimental to the su...