Angling clubs come together to give the Kennet a fishing future
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DEFRA Minister Richard Benyon officially opened a groundbreaking new coarse fish hatchery which local anglers hope will help to replenish stocks of coarse fish in the river Kennet.
The river’s recruitment has been severely impacted by siltation of spawning grounds from the re-opening of the Kennet and Avon Canal and the vast numbers of non-native signal crayfish which now inhabit this once famous chalk stream.
The American signal crayfish was first introduced to the UK for commercial farming purposes in 1976, against the advice of fishery scientists, and have spread to many river catchments wiping out the native white-clawed crayfish and devouring invertebrates and fish spawn.
The Berkshire hatchery, situated close to the river on land donated by the Englefield Estate, is a collaborative project led by the Reading and District Angling Association (RDAA) with support from angling clubs and fisheries along the Kennet Valley including Newbury AA, Civil Service AS, Red Spinners AS, CALPAC and Action for the River Kennet.
You can read the full article on the Angling Trusts website here.
SERT - Everyday River Heroes
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Water quality and water scarcity are critical issues that impact not only our lives but also our green and blue spaces and the wildlife that calls them home.
Become one of our Everyday River Heroes today and help us create a healthier place for all, by filling in the form at the link below.
https://www.southeastriverstrust.org/projects/everyday-river-heroes/
Our rivers support a wealth of diverse flora and fauna that are a vital part of many food chains. They also provide havens in our urban neighbourhoods, without which the natural areas of our towns and cities would be more fragmented than ever, making it harder for wildlife and people to thrive.
But now our rivers and catchments are under significant threat from pollution, litter, increasing drought and over-abstraction.
Financial Report 2023-24
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Following on from the AGM held on the 18/01/2024, the financial report is now available in the downloads section of the website for anyone interested. The download link is below:
LFCC Membership 2024
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Membership of the LFCC for the current year (2024) is now due for new or renewal memberships. The relevant fees are on the form.
The membership form in fillable pdf format can be found at:
Loddon Catchment Fish Stockings
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Latest news on fish stockings for the Loddon and its tributaries. A big thank you to EA Fisheries Officer Adrian Bicknell for arranging the Calverton fish for the various rivers in the catchment and to all of the clubs and their volunteers who continue to work on and improve their stretches of rivers.
The Full article can be found at the link below:
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