Monthly Archives: February 2011

Anglers’ Fury as Hydro Project Given Go-ahead

Posted on 24/02/2011 by Admin

Tuesday 22 February 2011       Anglers’ Fury as Hydro Project Given Go-ahead Anglers expressed dismay and anger that a hydropower project at Pershore on the Warwickshire Avon has been given the go-ahead by the Environment Agency, despite evidence … Continue reading →

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An Evening with the TAC – Mike Wilson

Posted on 19/02/2011 by Admin

The Thames Anglers Conservancy were delighted to host an evening with Carp Angling Legend, Patron  and true gentleman Mike Wilson. An audience of around 50 people enjoyed a historic journey through our sport blowing away many myths and probably creating … Continue reading →

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Changes on the River Thames

Posted on 17/02/2011 by Admin

Perhaps borne out of many blank sessions on a notoriously moody river, the list of complaints from most Lower Thames anglers is a long one. “Too many mitten crabs”, “Cormorants eat all the fish”, “Where’s all the fish gone?”. From … Continue reading →

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Environment Agency streamlines hydropower application process

Posted on 17/02/2011 by Admin

The Environment Agency has improved the way it handles applications for hydropower schemes. The move follows a six-fold increase in the number of hydropower applications in England and Wales since 2008. In 2010 the Environment Agency granted licences for 65 … Continue reading →

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American crayfish destroying Britain’s footpaths

Posted on 13/02/2011 by Admin

American crayfish are destroying Britain’s footpaths by burying into riverbanks and riddling them with holes “like Swiss cheese”, environmentalists have warned. Now British Waterways has started a £250,000 project to seal banks with plastic in a bid to stop canal … Continue reading →

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Environment Agency outlines flood investment plans for Thames

Posted on 10/02/2011 by Admin

Environment Agency outlines flood investment plans for Thames 39 new flood and coastal defence projects have been announced today. Of these, 21 projects will provide additional protection to households at risk of flooding and coastal erosion. The remainder relate to … Continue reading →

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Fight The Hydropower Threat

Posted on 09/02/2011 by Admin
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British Waterways Launches New National Angling Advisory Group

Posted on 08/02/2011 by Admin

British Waterways Launches New National Angling Advisory Group British Waterways has launched a National Angling Advisory Group in order to gain valuable feedback on its work. The members have been chosen for their individual expertise in angling, their knowledge of … Continue reading →

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London’s super sewer causes a stink

Posted on 06/02/2011 by Admin

Most agree the 24-mile, £3.6bn 'super sewer' is necessary. But Londoners are furious that Thames Water is planning to drill in public parks and gardens

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