by Struan Candlish | Oct 3, 2021 | Conservation, fishing, General
After an exceptionally dry spring and summer the weather broke at the end of September allowing salmon to run the river properly for the first time in months. This is a short video shot over 10 mins or so, there were plenty of salmon on display that morning....
by Struan Candlish | Sep 14, 2021 | Conservation, Events, General
We’ve been busy in recent weeks and days gathering materials for use in the Garnock catchment to deliver green engineering projects for Garnock Connections. Today we delivered two sites on the Dusk Water. The initiative is coordinated by the Garnock Connections...
by Struan Candlish | Jul 27, 2021 | Conservation, Events, General, Invasives
Time: 9:30/10am – 12noon Where: Glengarnock in park to rear of football grounds. What: Hand pulling of Himalayan balsam, no experience necessary. Bring: Wellies or sturdy boots, water and long sleeved jumper/top. Gloves will be provided. The school holidays are no...
by Struan Candlish | Jul 27, 2021 | Conservation, fishing, General
Follow this link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rcNSnVSBLg&t=14s to watch numerous eels try to ascend a steep weir on the River Doon. With numbers of eels in serious decline across Scotland and Europe every barrier has an impact; depletion the fish of energy,...
by Stuart Brabbs | Jun 30, 2021 | General
Ayrshire Rivers Trust require a seasonal worker to assist with all aspects of our summer work programme. Details of our activities may be found on our web page www.ayrshireriverstrust.org or our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/AyrshireRiversTrust . Candidates...
by Stuart Brabbs | Jun 11, 2021 | Conservation, General
By now, there are pictures circulating on social media re a serious pollution incident on the River Ayr at Catrine. We are aware and were in attendance within 15 minutes of hearing of problems. We can’t state any more than the Board have been kept informed...