Category: News
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Himalayan Balsam discovered in the Ayr catchment.
I’ve copied a link to ART’s web site where they reported yesterday that biologists had discovered Himalayan Balsam in the Kerse Burn on the Coyle catchment. Unless this is dealt with immediately, it seems that they fear it will rapidly spread out of control. All anglers must now familiarise themselves with the plant and learn
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Pollution – upper river
in NewsWhilst electrofishing the timed sites on the upper river today, ART biologists came across pollution stemming from the Powharnol Burn. The burn comes a short distance from the Powharnol coal site carrying overspill from the void that is overtopping. The burn flows across a field in which cattle have unrestricted access to the watercourse. The silt
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Still no water
in NewsDespite the weather forecasters predicting heavy rain, the Ayr catchment doesn’t appear to have had as much as fell in other Ayrshire catchments. The Stinchar, Girvan Doon and Garnock all rose yesterday but the Ayr (and Irvine) have hardly moved. The SEPA website is really useful to see hydrographs such as the one shown below.
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Voluntary Bailiffs required
in NewsVoluntary bailiffs are a crucial part of the protection of fish stocks within the system. Bailiffs are supported by the bailiff coordinator who is responsible for all bailiff activity on the system. You would be working in a team environment and provided with the training and resources required to allow efficient operational activity. Full training
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Reminder to all river users
in NewsPlease remember, if you see suspicious activity on the river or witness poaching you can contact bailiffs on 07407684582. Police Scotland can also be contacted on the new non emergency number 101. Salmon poaching is now seen as a very serious wildlife crime and we the bailiffs get the full support from police Scotland. We
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RADSFB Annual general meeting
in NewsAGM to be held at The Mauchline and District Kilmarnock FC supporters club, 8 Earl Grey street, Mauchline on 8th July 2014 @ 1900hrs. 1. Apologies. 2. Minutes of AGM 2013. 3. Chairmans annual report for the year to the 28th February 2014. 4. Accounts for the year end to the 28th February 2014. 5.