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eDNA sampling at Loch Doon
We completed the much delayed eDNA sampling at Loch Doon today but had the good fortune to have almost wind free conditions. Having virtually no wind was great from a safety perspective but in true Ayrshire fashion, there was a bit of wet weather to contend with but...
Fishery Management Scotland Recording Apps for download and use.
Greening the banks of the Water of Girvan – Project update
Our Greening the banks of the Water of Girvan Project was developed to expand upon the successful green engineering work that was started in 2016. This project will focus on a degraded stretch of the middle catchment which suffers from historic and recent land...
Sorn Castle Dam fish pass upgrade on the River Ayr
Sorn Castle Dam has long been a concern for salmonid migration having an incomplete Larinier fish pass that was virtually impossible for fish to use. There were no ideal alternatives for lower flow conditions leaving fish struggling to get over if they missed the...
Brash Bundling Volunteer Session Monday 12th June
We have moved the brash bundling session we had scheduled for tomorrow (Friday 9th) to Monday 12th June at 1000. If you would like to come and help build brash bundles with us then please let us know by commenting on this post as we do have limited capacity. If you...
Vacancy for a Seasonal Assistant Biologist
For the 2023 fieldwork season we are looking for a seasonal assistant biologist who can integrate into our close-knit team and support the delivery of the trust’s objectives. The job description and further details can be found here Job description - Seasonal...
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Stair Dam receives timber baulks
We fitted two timber baulks to Stair Dam today in order to help salmon over during periods of low flow. Last year there was such a shortage of water that the fish built up in the stretch downstream while upper beats complained of no fish. With the hydro fully...
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River Map Prints
We have three fine art map prints available to buy.
