Monthly Archives: January 2012

The Social Benefits of Angling – Launch of New Report

A landmark research report to be launched today by the Minister for the Natural Environment and Fisheries, Richard Benyon MP, has lifted the lid on the role that angling plays in our communities. The three year research programme by Substance has … Continue reading

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Appalled ocean rower backs Thames Supersewer

Roz Savage, the ocean rower, is appealing for opponents of a super sewer for London to take the long-term view, saying: “We need to accept some short-term pain for the long-term gain.” The 44-year-old told a House of Commons reception, hosted … Continue reading

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TAC and the Environment Agency at Penton Hook

The Thames Anglers Conservancy and fisheries officers from the Environment Agency spent a day clearing the spawning channel at Penton Hook in preparation for spring. The channel, which was built in 2000, runs through Penton Hook island provides important clean … Continue reading

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Thames super-sewer a ‘necessity’ to prevent EU fines

A super-sewer for London is not a choice but a necessity, and must go ahead despite opposition in order to preserve the Thames and cope with London's rising population, according to Lord Chris Smith, chairman of the Environment Agency. Read … Continue reading

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Fish Legal win battle in 3 year war for water industry transparency

The Angling Trust's legal arm Fish Legal has won an important victory in its campaign to make England and Wales' biggest polluters come clean about what they put into our rivers, lakes and seas, as well as what they pump … Continue reading

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Environment Agency waterways stars win back their stripes

  The Environment Agency has reintroduced merchant navy insignia for its enforcement patrol crews on the River Thames. The new insignia will help make Environment Patrol Officers more recognisable to boaters and other river users whilst improving their effectiveness as … Continue reading

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Anglers apprehended on River Rhymney

Environment Agency Wales officers have caught two men fishing out of season on the River Rhymney. The men, a 22-year-old and a 49-year-old from Caerphilly, were apprehended near Draethen, at around 4.30pm on Thursday, 19 January, after they were reported … Continue reading

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Thames sewage works upgrade hits half-way mark

A huge project to increase the capacity of one of London’s major sewage works by fifty per cent is now half-way to being complete, Thames Water announced today. Mogden sewage works in Isleworth has been under going a major refurbishment … Continue reading

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Fish in the Cherwell can travel upstream for the first time in hundreds of years

  Local fish populations will be able to swim upstream of Kidlington in the River Cherwell for the first time in hundreds of years following the completion of a new fish pass built by the Environment Agency.  One of the … Continue reading

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Angling Trust Welcome no Charges for Crayfish Trapping

Angling’s representative body the Angling Trust has welcomed the Environment Agency’s announcement that proposed charges for trapping American non-native crayfish are to be dropped.   (Picture Angling Trust) The Angling Trust submitted a response to the recent consultation on this … Continue reading

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