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.
The Rivers of Ayrshire
Major Rivers in the catchment:
River Ayr, River Doon, River Girvan, River Stinchar, River Garnock, River Irvine
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.
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.
Whilst Ayrshire’s salmon haven’t been badly affected by red skin disease (RSD), we would encourage anglers to remain vigilant for any signs of RSD and to report any fish showing […]More
After seven years of service we bid fairwell to Muir Glendinning a week or so ago. In his time at the Trust, Muir was involved in all aspects of Trust […]More
We are seeking to recruit a fisheries biologist/environmental scientist to fill a vacancy within our small dedicated team. The advertisement may be viewed here ART Biologist vacancy 2022 The job […]More
NOTICE OF MEETING RIVER STINCHAR DISTRICT SALMON FISHERY BOARD Date of Meeting: Thursday 9th June, 2022 Venue: Kirk Hall, Colmonell Time: 4.00pm Meeting Type: Board Meeting NOTICE OF […]More
The Clerk to the Stinchar DSFB has announced the date of the next DSFB meeting as below: NOTICE OF MEETING RIVER STINCHAR SALMON FISHERY BOARD Date of Meeting: Thursday 28 […]More
NOTICE OF ANNUAL PUBLIC MEETING You are hereby given formal notice of the Annual Public Meeting of the River Doon District Salmon Fishery Board: DATE: Thursday 28 […]More
Whilst Ayrshire’s salmon haven’t been badly affected by red skin disease (RSD), we would encourage anglers to remain vigilant for any signs of RSD and to report any fish showing symptoms to ourselves [...]
NOTICE OF ANNUAL PUBLIC MEETING
You are hereby given formal notice of the Annual Public Meeting of the
River Doon District Salmon Fishery Board:
DATE: [...]
The Clerk to the Water of Girvan DSFB has announced the date for the next meetings.
NOTICE OF MEETING
RIVER GIRVAN DISTRICT SALMON FISHERY BOARD
Date of Meeting: [...]
Whilst Ayrshire’s salmon haven’t been badly affected by red skin disease (RSD), we would encourage anglers to remain vigilant for any signs of RSD and to report any fish showing symptoms to ourselves [...]
After seven years of service we bid fairwell to Muir Glendinning a week or so ago. In his time at the Trust, Muir was involved in all aspects of Trust life, dealing with everything from INNPS contro[...]
With the brown trout season opening yesterday on our rivers and lochs, it is a timely reminder for all anglers that anyone encountering a salmon on any Ayrshire river must return them alive to the wat[...]
One aspect of green engineering that is rarely reported is progress following installations. All too often we find encouraging posts on the web or YouTube regarding ambitious plans to stabilise erosio[...]
Whilst Ayrshire’s salmon haven’t been badly affected by red skin disease (RSD), we would encourage anglers to remain vigilant for any signs of RSD and to report any fish showing symptoms to ourselves [...]
With the brown trout season opening yesterday on our rivers and lochs, it is a timely reminder for all anglers that anyone encountering a salmon on any Ayrshire river must return them alive to the wat[...]
Ayrshire Rivers Trust (ART), have secured funding for a 12-week paid trainee placement under the NatureScot’s Working with Rivers Programme. The trainee will receive practical on the job skills develo[...]
Last week we were working hard on the Nature Restoration Fund river bank stabilisation project on the river Ayr just outside Muirkirk.
Here is a short video showing our work and progress from t[...]
Ayrshire Rivers Trust (ART), have secured funding for a 12-week paid trainee placement under the NatureScot’s Working with Rivers Programme. The trainee will receive practical on the job skills develo[...]
Time: 9:30/10am – 12noon
Where: Glengarnock in park to rear of football grounds.
What: Hand pulling of Himalayan balsam, no experience necessary.
Bring: Wellies or sturdy boots, water and l[...]
With Covid restrictions we're all suffering from a bit of cabin fever!
We've produced a short film detailing some of our work from last summer. In 2021 we aim to produce regular short fi[...]
I've spent this evening getting Crayfish traps ready for use. It's incredible that the most widely used traps on the market don't catch the tiny juvenile crayfish as their mesh size is too big. [...]
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