Cambridge City Council: Local Nature Reserves

The Local Nature Reserves (LNR’s) in Cambridge are for both people and wildlife. The designation of these reserves helps to protect some of the best wildlife habitats and geographical features across the City, whilst making an important contribution to the UK’s biodiversity. The reserves provide an opportunity for people to study, learn about and enjoy nature on their doorstep.

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Fish pass officially opened

Ian Nimmo-Smith, Mayor of Cambridge and Geoff Brighty, Area Manager of the Environment Agency, officially opened the Byron's Pool fish pass on Thursday 25th August. Open since the 30th March 2011, the pass, which allows free passage for fish around an existing weir, has been a great success. Key people involved in the project were invited to celebrate the success of the pass.

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Fish pass goes swimmingly!

A variety of fish species have already been recorded in the new fish pass at Byron’s Pool Local Nature Reserve. Within hours of water being allowed to flow down the meandering channel of pools and riffles, the fish moved in.

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