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Himalayan balsam discovered in the Ayr catchment
Whilst following the Coyle upstream, we eventually arrived at the Kerse Burn where we discovered a relatively new infestation of Himalayan balsam, The plant densities found indicate that this outbreak is relatively new, possibly in it's second or third year. We...
Girvan and Stinchar updates
I arranged to meet the Fish Health Inspector at the Girvan today and then go on to the Stinchar. As he was coming from Aberdeen, we attempted to catch 5 dying fish for him to sample to determine whether or not these fish mortalities were as a result of natural stress...
Water temperatures dangerously high
We are facing a catastrophe on two Ayrshire rivers at the moment and there's nothing we can do about it. The Stinchar and the Girvan are both affected by extremely high water temperatures of around 23ºC, and fish are dying in the lower reaches. The Kirkhill beat near...
Catrine update
Although there hasn't been much to report recently, that doesn't mean things have ground to a halt. Yesterday the contractors poured a huge mortar slab which was setting up nicely today. The base to the fish pass extension was poured last week and today, the...
Girvan pollution update
Following our visit yesterday where we discovered a slurry pollution situation at a farm in the Barlewan catchment, I am pleased to report that the landowners have taken our concerns on board and cleaned up the affected area. I am grateful to them for their prompt...
Girvan survey
Rather than wait for our malfunctioning back pack to be returned from Germany where it is with the manufacturer for repair, Helen and I set off lugging bankside equipment on one of the hottest days of the year. We tried to pick accessible sites so that we wouldn't...
CIRB – Volunteer meetings (Carrick area – Girvan and Stinchar Catchments)
As a follow on from the Carrick Invasives project we will still be controlling Himalayan Balsam and Japanese Knotweed under the CIRB project for 2014. I will be holding two meetings in the coming weeks to meet with the volunteers that were trained under the Carrick...
Ayr Timed survey completed
The remainder of the Ayr timed sites were completed yesterday and results were more encouraging than those found on the lower river. I'm relieved to say that on the whole of the upper sites performed reasonably in complete contrast to sites on the lower river. There...
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River Map Prints
We have three fine art map prints available to buy.
