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Nethermills Counter
The counter at Nethermills is operational and salmon have been passing through the fish passes throughout the summer months with little problem. However, when checking the counter operation this morning at Nethermills, Ayrshire Rivers Trust staff found two broken off lines on the upper dam beside the fish pass. A gentle reminder is…
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Nethermills counter is installed and operational
We are pleased to report that the Nethermills counter has been installed in the upper fish pass at Dampark, Ayr. This counter will allow Scottish Government and Ayrshire Rivers Trust to count and video salmon and trout entering and leaving the river via the fish pass. Once the system has been operated for a few…
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New River Ayr DSFB elected at the Triennium meeting
in ManagementAt the AGM and Triennium Elections on the 5th April 2022, a new District Salmon Fishery Board and convenor were elected. Members of the new River Ayr District Salmon Fishery Board include: Alan Hill – Barskimming Estate Fishings (Chair) Max Stobbs – Mauchline and Ballochmyle Angling Club Alex Reid – Cumnock Angling Association Robin Wilson…
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Nethermills Hydro is Operational
Nethermills Hydro Scheme opened earlier this month and after testing the turbine over the last few weeks, they are now producing green energy. Robin Wilson from the DSFB and Stuart Brabbs from Ayrshire Rivers Trust provided comments and input through ought the consultation stages and since the scheme received the green light, ART has had…
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AGM and Triennial Elections
in ManagementThe Ayr DSFB will meet in the Kilmarnock Supporters Club, Mauchline on the 5th April at 7pm for the AGM and Triennial Meeting. This is a public meeting and all are welcome.
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Greenock Culvert receives long awaited baffles
in ConservationAfter years of deliberation, there are now baffles installed in the Greenock Culvert under the B743 near Muirkirk. This culvert was a difficult obstacle for salmon and trout as water flumed through it and access was only possible during a very short window of opportunity on a rising and falling water. Ayrshire Rivers Trust negotiated…
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RADSFB meeting
in ManagementThe next Ayr DSFB meeting will be held on the 27th October. Unfortunately due to Covid, social distancing requirements will mean this is a closed meeting for Board members only. Hopefully the Board will be able to return to open meetings asap but that decision will be taken based on the prevailing Government advice…
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Severe Pollution on the River Ayr
By now, there are pictures circulating on social media re a serious pollution incident on the River Ayr at Catrine. Ayrshire Rivers Trust were quickly made aware of the problem and were in attendance within 15 minutes of hearing of the developing situation. We can’t state any more than the Board have been kept informed…
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Nethermills Hydro Update
Contractors faced difficulties when they entered the river to start excavating a pool below where the Archimedes Screw turbine with sit. They has installed a temporary dam made of tonne bags filled with stone however, it soon became obvious that the depths would not allow them to carry on working while keeping the lower fish…