Wild Fisheries Reform
Today, Scottish Government announced a U Turn in their reform plans. They may not describe it as a U Turn but that’s how it appears. Read the latest in their press release by following this link http://news.gov.scot/news/wild-fisheries Their plans to abolish...Invasive Weeds Control supported by Tesco’s Bags of Help Fund
I am pleased to announce that we have been awarded £8000 by Tesco’s Bags of Help Fund to support Invasive Weeds control on the Girvan and Stinchar in 2017. Through this project each catchment will be provided with training, tools, chemical, guidance and support...Electrofishing on the Cummock and Burnton Burns.
Muir, Gordon and I were out electrofishing on the Cummock and Burnton Burns today and what a day we had for it. We left the office bathed in glorious October sunshine as we headed for the Cummock Burn a tributary of the Muck Water which enters the River Doon opposite...Invasive Plant Control Project in the Stinchar and Girvan catchments supported by Tesco’s Bags of Help Fund **UPDATE TO VOTING DATES**
Please note new voting dates below. With funding from Tesco, ART will be working with volunteers on the River Stinchar and Water of Girvan to control Himalayan balsam, Japanese knotweed, skunk cabbage and giant hogweed in 2017. ART’s invasive plant control...Surveys pre Gravel Cleaning
We’ve been planning to perform experimental gravel cleaning on a few sites on the Ayr that are affected by siltation or enrichment. The aim will be to see if by removing the fine sediments that choke the spawning beds, whether we can increase egg survival and...Photo Gallery
River Map Prints
We have three fine art map prints available to buy.
