Tarholm Sewage Outfall

While the Tarholm Sewage outfall on the lower River Ayr was a controversial and unwelcome addition to the river by many, plans were passed and the works went ahead this summer. Contractors recently completed the pipe track and the concrete outfall structure and ART...

Netherton Burn following Slurry spill

Several months have passed since Nethrton burn on the Doon was polluted with slurry when a valve and back up safety valve broke on a tank near the burn. This burn has long been a concern of ours as its been under producing for at least 10 years that we know of...

River Doon at Waterside

While out on the Doon yesterday, I dropped into the Waterside stretch of the river and being the first sunny day for a while and with the river running well, I sent the drone skywards to have a look at some erosion points and other features I was keen to see from a...

Cross and Lig Water Surveys on the Stinchar.

With the weather a little more settled Muir, Jim and myself were down in the Stinchar catchment to carry out some surveys on the Cross Water and Lig Burn. August is a great time of year to be out surveying not to hot, not to cold…it’s not that we’re fussy here...

Useless weather for August

While anglers may well be reaping the benefit of a wet summer (where they can find fish), we at the Trust are struggling to complete the essential survey commitments we have. Unless it stops raining soon, I fear we may not complete our schedule on time if at all....

Dirty Spates

19mm of rain fell in Mauchline last night and 18mm at Gadgirth. This seemed to be consistent across much of Ayrshire last night as torrential rain and thunder storms passed over during the wee hours. Consequently, this morning every river and most burns were...