Barriers
In the last couple of years we have been frustrated by lack of progress to remove barriers in Ayrshire. We spent a considerable amount of time discussing options for, and assessing 3 weirs in Stewarton that we hoped to have removed with the assistance of SEPA and the...Afloat at Caaf
We returned to Caaf again today to attempt to gather the samples for health checks. This time we were able to launch our inflatable and set a few gill nets in the hope of catching a few wee trout. We also were equipped with a down scanning sonar and fish finder to...Caaf Reservoir a week on
Following last weeks attempt to catch a few fish to health check at Caaf reservoir, I headed back there today with Rita to check a few things. George Leslie Ltd have completed the works to improve sediment management during the drawdown and ongoing contract to remove...Maternity Leave
Gillian our long serving biologist finished work today and is now on maternity leave until January 2016. Gillian’s baby is due in the next 2 -3 weeks and has done well to continue working for as long. As ever, Gillian took things within her stride and never...Caaf Reservoir sampling
Things don’t always go as planned and despite our best efforts, we only managed to capture one wee trout to health check this morning when we visited Caaf Reservoir. We hoped that we could catch a few with rod and line rather than having to deploy gill nets but...Vacancies
ART currently has two vacancies for seasonal assistants as detailed in the links below. Please take time to read and follow the instructions included within the links. Job advert Job description Job specification To submit your C.V. along with covering letter by post...Stinchar DSFB meeting
The next River Stinchar District Salmon Fishery Board Meeting will take place on Thursday 5th March, 2015 at 4.00pm at Minuntion, Pinmore, By Girvan KA26 0TE This meeting is open to the public.Photo Gallery
River Map Prints
We have three fine art map prints available to buy.
