Polluition Incident - River Whitewater
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For information. Please forward on to the LFCC
Environment Agency Pollution Officers are working with Thames Water to resolve a burst sewage rising main at Hook.
Although there was initial concern about pollution to the River Whitewater dilution levels with clean water are high and water quality readings are ok. Although unfortunately some rag has run off and entered the river.
There has been no impact to fish and wildlife that we are aware of and tankers are working to relieve the situation.
I will keep the LFCC informed of any significant impact.
Adrian Bicknell
Technical Fisheries Officer Wey and Loddon catchments
Thames Area
Sad passing of Angling Trust rivers campaigner Kris Kent
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Everyone at the LFCC would like to share our deep sorrow and shock at the news of the passing of Kris Kent In June.
Kris joined the Angling Trust in January 2022. He was instrumental in the launch and ongoing impact of our community-based Water Quality Monitoring Network, creating one of the country’s largest networks of citizen scientists monitoring water quality in our rivers, including member clubs of the LFCC. Through his work with the Angling Trust, Kris supported clubs and fisheries across the UK to shine a light on the impacts of pollution upon our rivers as well as help clubs with local campaign cover issues, such as access and the loss of fishing rights.
Kris was a warm, well liked, and highly respected colleague who cared passionately about the environment and his fishing. He will be sorely missed, but hopefully the legacy of the WQMN will remain and continue gathering data into the future to highlight the plight of our rivers.
Our thoughts are with Kris’ family and friends.
Berkshire Trout Farm Visit - 7th August 2024
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The LFCC has arranged a visit to the Berkshire Trout Farm in Hungerford on the 7th August 2024. This will also include habitat improvement on the River Kennet at Hungerford.
There is a limit of 10 places for this visit which will be allocated on a first come, first serve basis. If you wish to attend then please email
The agenda can be found here
Thames Valley Environmental Records Office (TVERC) - New Website
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- Category: Conservation
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The newly improved Thames Valley Environmental Records Centre (TVERC) website featuring enhanced functionality, improved navigation, and a fresh look is now live. Our rebranding efforts reflect our commitment to providing you with even better access to environmental data, resources, and services.
The new website can be found here https://tverc.org/
Thames Valley Environmental Records Centre (TVERC) is the Local Environmental Records Centre for Berkshire and Oxfordshire, dedicated to maintaining a comprehensive ecological information hub.
Pennywort Post - Spring 2024
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- Category: Invasive Alien Speicies (IAS)
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Following the the most recent surveys of the areas effected within the catchment, below is the link to the latest report on the findings within those areas.
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