A TOTAL of 30 people protested against the dumping of sewage and farming run-off into seas and rivers at Rhosneigr Beach, Anglesey on Saturday (August 5).

Despite the wet and windy weather, the event attracted a lot of attention from people concerned about the polluted state of the rivers and seas, and the loss of species who live in it. 

Organised by Extinction Rebellion Bangor, who campaign on climate change and the environment, the event was part of a nationwide string of actions across the UK.

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Cllr Nicola Roberts (Cefni ward, portfolio holder for planning, public protection and climate change) said: “We have always been supportive of measures for clean air and clean water, so we are happy to support the protestors here today.”

Cllr Neville Evans (Crigyll ward, portfolio holder for leisure, tourism and maritime) added: “I’m very aware of the importance of tourism for the area.

“We want a clean beach and clean water for both tourists and local people to enjoy.”

Ayeisha Hughes, 33, who works in student services at Bangor University, said: "It was great to see so many people gather on Rhosneigr Beach to show their concern for this issue that impacts all of us.

“We are asking our water companies and governments to be accountable and take proper action to protect the health of our people and ecosystems." 

A group of doctors who are regular sea swimmers also attended the protest.

Last summer, more than 100 beaches were closed to the public after a series of discharges left the sand and sea contaminated with human sewage.

The “Dirty Water Campaign” highlights the need for government and industry to act urgently to stop poisoning, and then start cleaning up, coastal waters and waterways across the UK

Retired teacher Francis Taylor, 73, of Groeslon, who helped plan the event, said: “The government and water companies must clean up their act and stop the dumping of raw sewage in our rivers, water courses and seas.”

Similar protests are planned for beaches in Benllech and Penmaenmawr beaches, which also have sewage outlets.