Category: General
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AYR DSFB Response to the Wild Fisheries Review
in GeneralFollowing Andrew Thin’s request for comments in response to the Wild Fisheries Review that is currently underway in Scotland, the Board are pleased to provide a copy of their submission below. Dear Sirs Wild Fisheries Review On behalf of the River Ayr Board I wish to note our concerns re. the Review of…
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Catrine update
ART posted a blog giving updates of progress at Catrine. Follow this link to see what’s new http://www.ayrshireriverstrust.org/blog/2014/07/24/catrine-update-3/
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Pollution incident
in GeneralWhilst attending a pollution incident on the Fenwick Water this evening, we received another report of pollution , this time on the Ayr at Mauchline. The Sewage Treatment Works were discharging a large quantity of grey water that affected the river for a considerable distance downstream. I asked that the person reporting it to call…
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Nae Water
Despite the weather forecast warning of heavy rain this weekend, there hasn’t been much and nowhere near enough to freshen the river or bring the fish in from the bay. I took a quick trip to Catrine today just to see if there was any rise at all. I’m always amazed at the level of…
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Vandals waste time and money
The contractors poured a test slab of lime concrete yesterday, the first time it has ever been done on this scale, anywhere . This first pour was 12 cubic metres of mortar as a test to ensure the process and material was satisfactory. Approximate cost of the mortar alone was around £2000. An expensive test pour…
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Salmon and Freshwater Fisheries (Consolidation) (Scotland) Act 2003
Whilst on the water meeting anglers or attending club meetings I am regularly asked questions regarding the legislation surrounding angling in Scotland. I thought it would be useful to put a link on here to the Scottish government site where the legislation can be read at your leisure. Be warned it can be heavy reading.…
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AGM
Last night’s AGM was reasonably attended but could have been better. An interesting evening ensued. There were the formalities of any AGM meeting, approving previous minutes etc before the Chairman gave his report and the audited accounts were examined. The levy charged to angling clubs and owners rose to £1 in the £1 this year and…
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Progress at Catrine
I am aware of increasing concern over the plight of the impending salmon runs. Anglers and Club officials have contacted me seeking information on what is happening and that is why I am updating the blog so regularly with details as they become clear to me. I’m always happy to provide information when it is…
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River Ayr DSFB meeting
This is a quick reminder for those interested and wishing to attend; The next River Ayr DSFB meeting takes place on the 27th May at 7.00pm in Ayrshire Rivers Trust Offices, 1 Gibbs Yard, Auchincruive KA6 5HW This meeting is open to the Public although they have no right to speak unless representations are submitted to…