Ayrshire Rivers Trust
working to improve and preserve our rivers
Research
ART conducts research on all manner of riparian issues, primarily; invasive weed control, native plant regrowth, water quality, fish populations, salmon egg survival, river habitat.
Fishing
ART work alongside District Salmon Fishing Boards, Angling Clubs, local businesses, and riparian owners to provide advice and encourage responsible management across all catchments.
Education
ART are keen to engage the youth of today by providing environmental education to primary school children. ART have run a number of projects to date, and hope to secure funding for education in 2014.
Conservation
All of ART's work and projects revolve around conservation of Ayrshire's riparian habitats and the species they support. See the above tab for more details.
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The aim of the Trust is to promote and support initiatives designed to conserve, enhance and develop our fisheries and rivers for the enjoyment of both current and future generations.
We achieve our objectives by providing advice, carrying out research, and practical skills to protect and enhance the freshwater rivers and their surrounding habitat.
These are the main projects Ayrshire Rivers Trust are currently working on:
- Invasive Weeds - survey and mapping of the Ayrshire watercourses;
- Barrier Removal - improving passage for migratory fish across catchments;
- Fishery Management - recommend actions to resolve or improve problem areas.
The main rivers presently covered by the Ayrshire Rivers Trust are, from north to south, the following:
There are also several smaller watercourses, including the Gogar Water and Noddsdale Burn in North Ayrshire, the Pow Burn between the Ayr and the Irvine and the Water of Lendal in South Ayrshire.
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Supported by Garnock Connections and a grant for the National Lottery Heritage Fund we’re demonstrating various green engineering techniques across the Garnock catchment. Join us as we show you how […] More
Salmon spawning began over the last weekend. No doubt influenced by a return to colder weather acting as a catalyst for spawning behaviour. Have a look at our video, it’s […] More
Follow this link to watch the short video showing the staff installing green bank engineering on the Dusk Water, a tributary of the River Garnock where erosion was leading to […] More
The next River Stinchar District Salmon Fishery Board meeting has been announced as below. NOTICE OF MEETING RIVER STINCHAR DISTRICT SALMON FISHERY BOARD Date of Meeting: Wednesday 8th December, 2021 […] More
NOTICE OF NEXT MEETING You are hereby given formal notice of the next meeting of the River Doon District Salmon Fishery Board, as follows: Date of Meeting: Friday […] More
Earlier than anywhere else in Ayrshire, trout begin spawning in the Stottencleugh Burn as the ground water inputs in this burn are cooler than other similar size burns in the […] More
