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Why London needs the Tideway Tunnel

Today has seen the release of a comprehensive report by Thames Water into the reasons why London needs the Thames Tunnel or 'Super Sewer' as it is called. The report lays in out full the fact why the tunnel is … Continue reading

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Environment Agency Fish rescue in drought

EA Press Release 29-Jun-2011 Hundreds of fish are being removed from a Lincolnshire river as the drought continues despite recent spells of rainfall. The Environment Agency will be relocating the fish from the Upper River Slea, which is currently experiencing … Continue reading

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TAC Desborough Island Clean up

Volunteers from the Thames Anglers Conservancy gave up a few hours on the hottest Sunday of the year to help clean up an area at Walton. Desborough Island is high up on a list of regular areas that the TAC … Continue reading

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100 per cent success for EA rod licence checks

Last week, Midlands Fishery Enforcement Officers took to the River Avon in a canoe to check rod licences. The patrol along the River Avon at Pershore marked the opening of the new coarse fishing season on rivers. Officers checked 30 licences … Continue reading

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Kids enjoy a first taste of Thames Fishing

After a wet start to the opening of the river season, TAC volunteers were praying to Izaak that Sunday would be dry for their free to all,  'Celebration of the river season opening event' at Walton riverside. Three qualified coaches … Continue reading

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Thames Anglers Conservancy at Penton Hook

Following the Environment Agency news release about the Thames Anglers Conservancy at Penton Hook, here is our most recent report. We have built up an excellent relationship with the EA fisheries team and look forward to it growing further. 14/05/2011 … Continue reading

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Penton Hook Island springs into summer

Environment Agency 16th June 2011 Penton Hook Island springs into summer   Penton Hook Lock island on the river Thames has been given a spring clean courtesy of  local volunteers from the Thames Anglers' Conservancy (TAC). Under the guidance of … Continue reading

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Tideway Tunnel presentation at the Richmond Environmental Information Centre AGM

Thursday 16th June was the Annual General Meeting of the Richmond Environmental Information Centre (REIC). The event was held at the friendly and welcoming River Thames Visitor Centre near Richmond bridge. Presenting for Thames Water was senior project manager Malcolm … Continue reading

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Anglers asked to help spot signs of fish in distress

Environment Agency 15th June 2011 As anglers return to the riverbanks for the start of the new fishing season (16 June), the Environment Agency is asking them to keep an eye out for signs of fish in distress. As anglers … Continue reading

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Thames Tunnel ‘vital to protect the Thames’

Supersewer is vital to protect London says a report in the Evening Standard Full report is here

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