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The Angling Trust press new Water Minister for urgent government action to protect rivers

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Fish survey reveals huge variety in River Thames

The variety of fish which live in the River Thames has been highlighted by an Environment Agency fisheries survey along the river. The survey found dace, smelt and common bream, as well as marine species such as sea bass and … Continue reading

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Rod Licence money to fund more Fishery Improvements

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Court of Appeal rules against Thames Water and upholds £250K fine

The Court of Appeal has ruled against Thames Water Utilities Limited and upheld the £250,000 fine for polluting a nature reserve. The sentencing decision took into account the profit made by the company to ensure the fine is proportionate. Thames … Continue reading

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Tidefest second Annual Match Announced

The Angling Trust, Thames Anglers Conservancy and Thames Water are pleased to announce the second annual angling competition to take place as part of the TideFest event on the tidal Thames in London on Sunday September 20th. The match has … Continue reading

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The River Hogsmill Fish Passage

This blog is reproduced from http://www.southeastriverstrust.org/category/riverrestoration and http://www.southeastriverstrust.org/obstruction-at-the-a3-part-2 . Covering the excleent work done in providing fish passage along the urban River Hogsmill and the recent work with the TAC. We head back to where the Hogsmill flows under the … Continue reading

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Fishery Improvement Fund awards £65,000 to improve facilities for angling

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Surrey River set to benefit from flood risk and wildlife improvements

The Abbey River, a backwater of the River Thames in Surrey, is set to benefit from a project which will not only enhance wildlife but also reduce flood risk for the local community. The Abbey River Improvement Project is a … Continue reading

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Thames Water fined £220,000 for Polluting a Surrey river

In a case brought by the Environment Agency, Thames Water Utilities Limited (Thames Water) were fined £220,000 and ordered to pay costs of £27,500 at Guildford Crown Court on 16 February for polluting the River Blackwater, a tributary of the … Continue reading

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Environment Agency Angling for a long-term Partnership‏

The Environment Agency is looking for an organisation to help it deliver the National Angling Strategy for the next 4 years. The Environment Agency is looking for an organisation to help it encourage more people to give fishing a go, … Continue reading

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