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not yet updated
for 2006NB if links don't work see note at the bottom of the page
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not yet updated
for 2006
NB if links don't work see note at the bottom of the page
The EA status report for
2003
The most recent Environment Agency report is for
2004 and the findings are summarised here
Salmon stocks are under threat in many rivers in England and Wales. In some, such as the River Wye, the number of salmon is at an all time low. Unless swift action is taken, salmon numbers may decline even further and the salmon fisheries in these rivers may disappear altogether. This link will take you to the Environment agency website more...
Recent changes in UK salmon populations have included a reduction in the proportion of fish spending multiple winters at sea and an increase in grilse (1SW fish). Grilse are relatively small fish so are less economically attractive. Major efforts are therefore being put into place to protect the MSW fish which tend to return to the river in spring (therefore known as 'Spring' fish).
Conservation measures were brought in by the Agency in April 1999 aimed at protecting spring salmon. These measures last for 10 years and the Agency has just completed an interim review of them.
more...A major effort is being put into reduction of mortality at sea from various causes:
Reduction in Drift netting at sea
On the 15th May a historic buyout was agreed to reduce the number of netsmen fishing off the North East coast of England. The buyout will vastly reduce the number of salmon caught by drift net in the waters from North Yorkshire to the Scottish Border.
more...The River Lyn Fixed Engine, an ancient fish trap operating at the mouth of the River Lyn, has recently been purchased by the Agency. The engine, dating back to the 1600’s, comprises two stone wingwalls in a V shape, topped with upright posts through which brushwood is woven, creating a trap where salmon and sea trout become stranded on the falling tide.
more...NB Unfortunately the Environment Agency make it difficult to create permanent links to their web pages because they frequently change the URL. The most recent working links are listed above.
If you have problems, you should use the search facility on one of their
pages to find what you want and you should be aware that the 'website' is split
into various regions, each of which is semi-autonomous in design and content)
The EA Homepage is http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/
Page Author: Dr Rick T Leah, Univ of L'pool - Contents last reviewed 05/01/2007