The River Wye's health status has been downgraded by Natural England to 'unfavourable-declining' due to water quality deterioration, with the Wildlife Trusts blaming intensive chicken farming for the pollution. The decline in the river's condition has led to a decrease in key species such as the Atlantic salmon and white-clawed crayfish. The Wildlife Trusts are advocating for a moratorium on new or extended intensive livestock production units in the Wye catchment and are urging farmers and supermarkets to collaborate with nature charities to cease pollution. The environment secretary, Thérèse Coffey, has called for local plans to address water quality issues and support farmers in producing food sustainably.