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Sainsburys admit ‘British’ Eels were from New Zealand

(picture: Angling Trust) The Chief Executive of Sainsbury’s, Justin King CBE, has written to the Angling Trust admitting that jellied eels sold in his supermarkets are not in fact from the British Isles, as they were marketed, but are in … Continue reading

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Yet more Hydropower omnishambles as Environment Agency ducks decision to protect our rivers

Angling and conservation groups have expressed alarm at the continued delay in properly regulating the use of hydropower turbines on English rivers despite admissions that the current guidelines for hydropower schemes were 'not fit for purpose' and risked long-term environmental … Continue reading

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Volunteers out for Annual Penton Hook day

Early February saw volunteers from the Thames Anglers Conservancy along with West Thames Environment Agency fisheries officer out for the annual Penton Hook clearance day.     The task of the day was to clear the some of the overhanging … Continue reading

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Salmon and Trout Association Submits Complaint against UK to the European Commission

Complaint by Salmon & Trout Association highlights lack of delivery and years of prevarication in failure to comply with the Habitats Directive on River Avon SAC The Salmon & Trout Association (S&TA) has today (27th September) submitted to the European … Continue reading

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Angling Trust welcomes Benyon back but reminds new Environment Secretary of pre-election promises

Following the Government's reshuffle earlier this week the Angling Trust has welcomed the re-appointment of Richard Benyon as Fisheries Minister but reminded his boss Owen Paterson, the new Secretary of State for Environment, of his pledge to limit commercial over … Continue reading

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WWF says EU plans to add 15 new chemicals to the current water pollutants list falls short

The European Commission has published its delayed proposal to add 15 new chemicals to the current list of 33 dangerous water pollutants that need to be tackled across the EU most urgently. The WWF has criticised the Commission’s proposal saying … Continue reading

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