Yearly Archives: 2011

Environment Agency streamlines hydropower application process

Posted on 17/02/2011 by Admin

The Environment Agency has improved the way it handles applications for hydropower schemes. The move follows a six-fold increase in the number of hydropower applications in England and Wales since 2008. In 2010 the Environment Agency granted licences for 65 … Continue reading →

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American crayfish destroying Britain’s footpaths

Posted on 13/02/2011 by Admin

American crayfish are destroying Britain’s footpaths by burying into riverbanks and riddling them with holes “like Swiss cheese”, environmentalists have warned. Now British Waterways has started a £250,000 project to seal banks with plastic in a bid to stop canal … Continue reading →

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Environment Agency outlines flood investment plans for Thames

Posted on 10/02/2011 by Admin

Environment Agency outlines flood investment plans for Thames 39 new flood and coastal defence projects have been announced today. Of these, 21 projects will provide additional protection to households at risk of flooding and coastal erosion. The remainder relate to … Continue reading →

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Fight The Hydropower Threat

Posted on 09/02/2011 by Admin
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British Waterways Launches New National Angling Advisory Group

Posted on 08/02/2011 by Admin

British Waterways Launches New National Angling Advisory Group British Waterways has launched a National Angling Advisory Group in order to gain valuable feedback on its work. The members have been chosen for their individual expertise in angling, their knowledge of … Continue reading →

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London’s super sewer causes a stink

Posted on 06/02/2011 by Admin

Most agree the 24-mile, £3.6bn 'super sewer' is necessary. But Londoners are furious that Thames Water is planning to drill in public parks and gardens

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Angling Trust Response to Calls for Feeding Britain on Freshwater Fish

Posted on 19/01/2011 by Admin

Click HERE to read the article. For Publication Sir, Nick Weston in the Observer Food Monthly advocates eating wild freshwater coarse fish as a potential solution to the tragic decline of our marine fish stocks in his article “Freshwater Fish Fight”, … Continue reading →

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The Angling Trust – sends out a call for Volunteers

Posted on 18/01/2011 by Admin

Fight for the future of fishing The Angling Trust is looking for volunteers who care about fishing and can dedicate their time and expertise in the following areas. Social Networking Can you use your personal or professional experience using social … Continue reading →

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The Thames Anglers Conservancy response to the Tideway Tunnel Consultation

Posted on 14/01/2011 by Admin

Thames Water Utilities Limited Clearwater Court Vastern Road Reading Berkshire RG1 8DB Dear Sirs As the Angling Trust Consultative for the River Thames between Staines and the Dartford Crossing (including all of the London boroughs), the Thames Anglers’ Conservancy (TAC) … Continue reading →

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Fisheries team shares their knowledge of Thames fish

Posted on 14/01/2011 by Admin

The Thames Anglers’ Conservancy (TAC) has developed a strong working relationship with the Environment Agency’s fisheries team. As anglers, it is fascinating to listen to them, with their knowledge gained from electro-fishing, netting surveys and working daily on the river. … Continue reading →

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