DIY Dredging
Defra has announced a pilot scheme to allow farmers and landowners greater freedom to dredge rivers themselves.
Norfolk Broads Fish Kill and Rescue
Environment Agency, Pike Anglers' Club and Broads Angling Strategy Group act to save fish from saline incursion.
Job Vacancy – Scottish Shark Tagging Programme, Project Officer
The Scottish Shark Tagging Programme (SSTP) require a Project Officer to administer and develop the programme.
River Kennet Fish Survey
A short video clip of recent fish population studies in the wake of the pesticide pollution of the upper River Kennet.
New Species of Arapaima Discovered in Brazil.
The discovery of a new arapaima species suggests there may be important new conservation issues to consider, particularly with regards to overfishing and the region's expanding fish farming industry.
Scottish Shark Tagging Project Receives Funding.
The Scottish Sea Angling Conservation Network (SSACN) announce funding support for the next three years from Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) and the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) to support their volunteer, sea angler-led, Scottish Shark Tagging Programme (SSTP)
Angler’s Mail 15 October 2013
Tim Knight previews the new edition of Angler's Mail, which is in the shops now.
Angling Trust and Pure Fishing Promote Fisheries Conservation in Europe
The ATr's National Campaigns Coordinator Martin Salter gave a presentation in Lisbon last week to the first workshop held in Europe by The Berkley Conservation Institute, the environmental arm of the global tackle giants Pure Fishing.
Cowdray Estate Prosecuted for Midhurst River Fish Kill
The Environment Agency has prosecuted the Cowdray Estate for polluting 5km of a West Sussex watercourse which resulted in the deaths of 4,000 fish at a Fernhurst fish farm.
Can’t Afford £25 to Join the Angling Trust – Then Join for £2.50!
The Angling Trust has responded to feedback from anglers by introducing a new £2.50 monthly subscription option for new and renewing members.
