weir
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The weir, built in 1792, altered the river's flow, blocking migratory fish species, including Atlantic salmon, from reaching vital spawning ground, the trust said.
From BBC • Nov. 13, 2025
On 2 August 2022, representatives from Dwr Cymru Welsh Water visited Haverfordwest town weir with other stakeholders and commenced a risk assessment of the hazard posed to river users by the weir.
From BBC • Apr. 25, 2025
Each of their SUPs pitched forward and they fell into the turbulent water at the foot of the weir.
From BBC • Apr. 25, 2025
Within about a minute, the next six paddleboarders descended the weir.
From BBC • Apr. 25, 2025
A stone weir slowed the current and was a favorite diving and jumping-off place.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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