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Environment Agency waterways stars win back their stripes

Posted on 25/01/2012 by Admin

  The Environment Agency has reintroduced merchant navy insignia for its enforcement patrol crews on the River Thames. The new insignia will help make Environment Patrol Officers more recognisable to boaters and other river users whilst improving their effectiveness as … Continue reading →

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Anglers apprehended on River Rhymney

Posted on 23/01/2012 by Admin

Environment Agency Wales officers have caught two men fishing out of season on the River Rhymney. The men, a 22-year-old and a 49-year-old from Caerphilly, were apprehended near Draethen, at around 4.30pm on Thursday, 19 January, after they were reported … Continue reading →

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Thames sewage works upgrade hits half-way mark

Posted on 19/01/2012 by Admin

A huge project to increase the capacity of one of London’s major sewage works by fifty per cent is now half-way to being complete, Thames Water announced today. Mogden sewage works in Isleworth has been under going a major refurbishment … Continue reading →

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Fish in the Cherwell can travel upstream for the first time in hundreds of years

Posted on 16/01/2012 by Admin

  Local fish populations will be able to swim upstream of Kidlington in the River Cherwell for the first time in hundreds of years following the completion of a new fish pass built by the Environment Agency.  One of the … Continue reading →

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Angling Trust Welcome no Charges for Crayfish Trapping

Posted on 07/01/2012 by Admin

Angling’s representative body the Angling Trust has welcomed the Environment Agency’s announcement that proposed charges for trapping American non-native crayfish are to be dropped.   (Picture Angling Trust) The Angling Trust submitted a response to the recent consultation on this … Continue reading →

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New full-time EA Fisheries Enforcement Officers for the East of England

Posted on 04/01/2012 by Admin

Fisheries across the East of England will now be protected by a new team of full-time Environment Agency Fisheries Enforcement Officers, replacing the old system of seasonal part-time bailiffs. As well as visiting fisheries and carrying out rod licence checks, … Continue reading →

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Angling Trades Association Warns Against Illegal Lead Weights

Posted on 22/12/2011 by Admin

  Anglers are being urged to avoid purchasing lead weights in sizes that are illegal for angling use. The call – made by the Angling Trades Association (ATA) – comes after it conducted research into the sale of lead shot … Continue reading →

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Thames Water ordered to pay over £24,000 for sewage spill

Posted on 15/12/2011 by Admin

A water company which caused untreated sewage to enter the Arford Stream and Lakes in East Hampshire killing hundreds of fish, was yesterday (Wednesday 14 December) ordered to pay a total of £24,015 by magistrates. Thames Water, based in Reading, … Continue reading →

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Martin Salter joins the Angling Trust

Posted on 15/12/2011 by Admin

Big names from the worlds of fishing and politics have this week welcomed the appointment of former parliamentary angling spokesman Martin Salter as the new National Campaigns Coordinator for the Angling Trust. Martin, who stood down from the House of … Continue reading →

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Angling Trust and Environment Agency launch Special Bailiff scheme

Posted on 09/12/2011 by Admin

  Research shows that fish theft and illegal fishing are the two biggest concerns for today's angler. By joining the Angling Trust and Environment Agency "Special Bailiff Scheme" anglers can help stamp out fish theft on rivers, lakes, canals and … Continue reading →

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