Wednesday 1st November – The Cleaning up of the Mersey Basin, 1980 – 2005 – David Moore
This span of time covers the period from when the Mersey was regarded as one of the most polluted rivers in Europe with virtually no aquatic life to when there are now over 40 different species of breeding fish resident in the river.
Having worked for North West Water/United Utilities from 1975 to 2010 in the Wastewater Management Section, David had first hand experience and knowledge of the issues involved in this major environmental improvement project and was able to give a very interesting account of the transformation after years of neglect.
The Moore Bridge, crossing the Bridgewater Canal
Last Updated on September 9, 2021