News Archive
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Greenock Water erosion…
Here’s a link to a blog post that appears on Ayrshire Rivers Trust web page. The Trust are working to find green engineering solutions to the problems that are occurring on a fairly large scale. We will watch with interest any developments. It’s good to have the Trust’s expertise and enthusiasm for such works at
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Himalayan balsam on the Lugar and Ayr
Until the last few years, the River Ayr catchment was the only system in Ayrshire free from Himalayan balsam. In 2013 Ayrshire Rivers Trust found 5 plants and pulled them in Ayr opposite the college. In 2014 ART found a single plant at Barskimming Bridge and it was pulled. Again last year ART found this invasive plant on the
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River Camera
in FishingJust a reminder that there is a Farson Digital river camera on the Ayr. It is located at Tarholm in the lower river but gives anglers the ability to check the condition of the river before they set off for a days fishing. The Board and Trust arranged this camera for the benefit of anglers.
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Date of Next Board Meeting
The Clerk has announced that the date of the next River Ayr DSFB meeting will be Tuesday 5th July at 7.0pm in Ayrshire Rivers Trust’s offices, 1 Gibbs Yard Auchincruive, Ayr KA6 5HW. This is a public meeting although the board may wish to discuss some issues privately.
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Pollution
Here’s a report from ART that was published on Facebook that some may find concerning. If you come across pollution of any sort, don’t ignore it but call SEPA or the Trust or both. The Trust aren’t the responsible organisation for pollution control, that’s SEPA’s role but they always take pollution seriously and by contacting
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Volunteers required to assist with bank stabilisation
in ConservationAyrshire Rivers Trust would like to stabilise some bank erosion at Nether Wellwood where the River Ayr walk and the banking are continuing to erode. We intend to do this using natural materials when they are available, including willow and brush wood faggots. To do this, we would appreciate help from anglers or anyone interested
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River Ayr DSFB Triennium meeting and AGM
in EventsJust a quick reminder that the Triennium meeting and AGM takes place tomorrow evening (07/04/2016) at 7.00pm at the Kilmarnock Supporters Club in Mauchline. Following Board business, Jeff Gibbons from Marine Scotland Science (Scottish Government) will give an update on Wild Fisheries reforms at 8.00pm with a question and answer session to follow. This is your
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Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment Committee Hearing on Motion to Annul Legislation
Here’s the link to the Rural Affairs Committee meeting that took place this morning after an motion to annul the proposed legislation on mandatory conservation measures for wild salmon. It explains the government’s position and response to many areas of concern raised by committee members and MSP’s. The motion was proposed by Alex Fergusson MSP.
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Part Time Bailiff Co-ordinator Vacancy
in ManagementRIVER AYR DISTRICT SALMON FISHERY BOARD River Ayr District Salmon Fishery Board are seeking a part time Bailiff Co-ordinator to assist the role of the voluntary Bailiffs, liaising with owners and Clubs and general assistance on the River. Around 40 hours per month for around 6 months of the year. £10 per hour plus expenses.