Volunteering
We have been very fortunate to have had Ethan amongst other regular volunteers (Lyndsey and Fraser) out helping us over the last several weeks and unfortunately for us he heads back to University next week so yesterday was his last day. We’re very grateful to Ethan...Annick Water Surveys throw up a surprise.
Despite the miserable weather on Friday of last week, Muir and I headed off to the Annick Water this morning to complete two more sites for the National Electrofishing Programme. Results were poor but both sites produced salmon. However we recorded a species that I...Timed Electrofishing Surveys Complete
Wednesday and Thursday of last week saw us complete the timed electrofishing on the Water of Girvan and River Doon. High water levels over the last 3/4 weeks prevented us from completing these main river sites. Fry numbers appear to be down on...Erosion at Galston on the Irvine
In 2017, Ayrshire Roads Alliance (ARA) engaged Aecom to design an engineering solution to prevent the Chris Hoy Cycle Path being lost through erosion that is well underway just upstream of Galston. More concerning to ART is the main sewer that lies next to the path...Freshwater Pearl Mussel Surveys in Ayrshire
Ayrshire Rivers Trust will very shortly have an additional licenced Freshwater Pearl Mussel (FWPM) surveyor in the team. Muir attended a freshwater pearl mussel training workshop yesterday in Inverness hosted by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH), The Scottish Fisheries...Photo Gallery
River Map Prints
We have three fine art map prints available to buy.
