 The river supports a varied and diverse wildlife population including the water vole.There is also a small breeding trout population in the upper reaches, while in the lower reaches eels can be found.Ian Thomas (cricketer)

Ian James Thomas (born 9 May 1979, Newport, Monmouthshire) is a Welsh cricketer who played for Glamorgan as a left-handed opening batsman from 1999 to 2005.