Sewage discharge rules relaxed amid potential chemical shortage

Sewage discharge rules relaxed amid potential chemical shortage

A chemical used in waste water treatment may be in short supply, leading to the temporary relaxation of sewage discharge rules in England. According to the Government's website, Brexit, COVID-19, and other unavoidable supply chain issues are reasons why treatment...

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Environment Bill Amendments Passed by Lords

Environment Bill Amendments Passed by Lords

On Monday 13 September, an amendment to the Environment Bill was passed in the House of Lords, to place a new duty on water companies and the government take all reasonable steps to ensure untreated sewage is not discharged from storm overflows and requires that they...

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South West Lakes Trout Fisheries Report for August

South West Lakes Trout Fisheries Report for August

Find out more from the South West Lakes Trust. The trout fisheries continue to be operated under strict Covid-19 restrictions, in line with the Angling Trust and Government guidelines. At the time of writing, the on-site permit huts are still not yet open, so day...

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The 2021 Anne Voss-Bark Memorial Award winner is…

The 2021 Anne Voss-Bark Memorial Award winner is…

The woman who inspired a fisheries catchment management award for students to be set up in her memory also inspired its latest winner. This year’s Anne Voss-Bark Memorial Award has gone to Jude Mead, who cited Anne’s high achievements in river conservation as part of...

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Floundering on the Hayle

Floundering on the Hayle

Our Head of Fisheries Dr. Bruce Stockley notes a rather unusual find on a river research trip. While surveying the River Hayle for some very special heavy metal trout, we found a flounder as big as your hand. It’s always a surprise to find a sea fish in a river...

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Ways and Means

Ways and Means

Photography and filming is a passion for some of the Westcountry Rivers Trust team, with many keen wildlife photographers and our Communications & Marketing Manager holding a Masters in Photography. It should be no surprise then that we jumped at the chance to...

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