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Gary Millar
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Scottish 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Now live in Northampton, Atlantic Salmon Fly Fisherman, Glasgow Celtic 🍀💚 Never, ever a Tory! 🇪🇺 Not a fan of the SNP
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River Ribble salmon numbers see 'disappointing' decline - BBC News
The Ribble Rivers Trust is working to protect habitats and reverse the drop in spawning salmon.
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November 28, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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Record low salmon count in River Frome for second year - BBC News
A survey shows a "catastrophic" fall in the number of young Atlantic salmon in the River Frome.
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November 25, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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Atlantic salmon in stretch of Derbyshire river 'extraordinary' - BBC News
Conservationists say it is believed to be the first sighting of the species in more than 100 years.
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November 15, 2025 at 12:27 AM
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Chesham weir plan could bring brown trout back to River Chess - BBC News
Chesham weir plan could restore brown trout upstream in River Chess for first time since 1996.
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September 13, 2025 at 8:03 PM
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Watch moment adder swims across stream in Scottish Highlands
The UK's only venomous snake was spotted slithering across a burn by a park ranger.
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August 20, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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River levels close to being critically low, warns Sepa - BBC News
The River Don and the Firth of Tay are among areas which are experiencing moderate scarcity.
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August 15, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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The Maclean Brothers - Rowing for Clean Water
We are a team of three brothers - Ewan, Jamie & Lachlan Maclean - currently rowing across the Pacific Ocean, raising funds for clean water projects. Together as brothers, we combine our passions with...
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August 15, 2025 at 11:10 AM
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New study looks for ways to help River Itchen salmon reach sea
The Environment Agency and partners are looking for ways to improve fish passage past barriers and restore the lower River Itchen by Southampton.
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July 6, 2025 at 8:12 AM
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Threats to Cambridge chalk streams addressed by experts - BBC News
They are being degraded by water extraction, pollution, erosion of riverbanks and invasive species.
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July 4, 2025 at 6:15 AM
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‘They are a species on the brink’: can trees save the salmon in Scotland’s River Dee?
Last year, a single female was recorded returning to one tributary of a river usually celebrated for its fish. Now a plan is in place to change things – but it’s proving controversial
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July 3, 2025 at 9:08 AM
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Ella McSweeney: Wild salmon are on the brink of disappearing from Irish waters
Only ‘urgent and transformative’ action can save them
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June 29, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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Samples gathered as Cornwall fish deaths investigated - BBC News
People are feeling "absolute anger, rage and sadness" after the deaths, says a resident.
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June 23, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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Farmer sentenced for polluting waterway that runs into Lough Neagh
Harry Brown (62), Lurganeden Road, Pomeroy, Co Tyrone was convicted today at Dungannon Magistrates’ Court for an offence under Article 7(1)(a) of…
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June 10, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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Dry spell sees Cumbrian rivers hit 'critical point' - BBC News
High temperatures are causing concern for fish and other species in west Cumbrian waterways.
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May 24, 2025 at 12:07 PM
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Dry spell leaves Scottish rivers on low levels alert - BBC News
The UK is heading towards its driest spring for more than 130 years, with parts of Scotland facing water scarcity.
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May 15, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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Atlantic salmon share many needs and pressures with our wild brown trout, so we're pleased to be contributing our expertise to the River Itchen #SaveOurSalmon campaign. Learn how we're supporting these iconic fish species through habitat enhancements in Hampshire: www.wildtrout.org/news/can-you...
April 22, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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Invasive non-native species can damage our river ecosystems, so remember to:

🔎CHECK - your waders, wellies, boots, nets, etc for mud, plants, and animals.

💧CLEAN - your equipment, taking extra care over nooks and crannies.

☀️DRY - your equipment fully, in sunlight if possible.
May 13, 2025 at 12:33 PM
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The West Highland Way Route Map | Route Sections
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May 10, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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May 7, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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‘Irreplaceable habitat’: planning bill raises fears for England’s chalk streams
Environmentalists worry that the post-Brexit legislation will allow the destruction of rare and fragile ecosystems
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May 2, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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Saving Scotland's salmon: River project reels in hope for endangered fish
Experts warn Scottish salmon is at risk due to the rising impact of climate change.
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May 2, 2025 at 9:31 AM
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Dorcha and Louis have three eggs! 🥚 🥚 🥚

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April 23, 2025 at 8:16 AM
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River Teifi ranks UK's fifth most polluted river - BBC News
The River Teifi was polluted by sewage 2,232 times in 2024, lasting over 22,000 hours.
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April 23, 2025 at 8:28 AM
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Atlantic salmon in the River Itchen on the brink of extinction
"Without urgent action to improve river conditions, we risk losing the salmon in the Itchen forever."
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April 22, 2025 at 10:28 AM
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Banned DDT discovered in Canadian trout 70 years after use, research finds
Potential danger to humans and wildlife from harmful pesticide discovered in fish at 10 times safety limit
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April 22, 2025 at 7:00 AM