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
A new channel was created to bypass the last remaining weir on the Ecclesbourne, which is located between Wirksworth and where the river joins the Derwent near Duffield.
From BBC • Nov. 13, 2025
Nicola Wheatley, 40, was one of four paddleboarders killed after descending a weir in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, on 30 October 2021.
From BBC • Oct. 29, 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
Desperate, he thought of running to the weir to fish her out from there, but the water was an opaque muddy green.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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