Environment Agency
River Coarse Fishing Close Season Begins
Anglers across England are being reminded rivers will be off limits from the 15 March to 15 June Inclusive. The Environment Agency is warning anyone thinking of going fishing in rivers and drains that the coarse fishing season will be closed and anyone caught breaking the rules may be prosecuted. ... Full story
Sussex Coastal Project Needs Your Input
The Sussex Coastal Habitats Inshore Pilot (SCHIP) is a project set up by the Environment Agency within the Adur and Ouse Catchment Pilot to explore better ways of engaging with local people and organisations to improve the health of its coastal waters and habitats. ... Full story
Eel stocks in England and Wales
2012 review of Eel Management Plans. With populations of the European Eel still struggling, the Environment Agency continues to look at ways to improve passage for eels upstream from the sea and at how the public can be engaged with helping in their local area. ... Full story
Welcome our new EA blogger - Andy Loble
Hello, my name is Andy Loble. I have recently joined the Fisheries and Biodiversity Team with the Environment Agency in the Sussex area. Part of my role within our team is to enhance the rivers, wetlands and coast of Sussex and the South East. ... Full story
How You Can Help Stop The Spread of Invasive Species
Invasive Non-Native species can have a huge impact on our aquatic ecosystems, which have an equal effect on your local fisheries (rivers and lakes). This can include spreading of disease, competing for habitat, food and direct predation as well a damaging the very banks from which you fish from. ... Full story
Second National Angling Survey Targets Organisations
With nearly 30,000 anglers completing the National Angling Survey in less than a month, the Angling Trust and Environment Agency have today launched the second phase of the research, this time targeting organisations. Anyone who is involved in angling participation projects, angling clubs, fisheries, tackle shops and trade or who has worked with angling for wider social benefits is encouraged to take part. ... Full story
Improving Fish Passage on the River Meon
This short video clip featuring Environment Agency Strategic Fisheries Specialist Lawrence Talks shows him next to a new fish pass on the River Meon. ... Full story
Learn to Fish Across the South East this Summer
Here’s a golden opportunity to take a friend fishing and enjoy the outdoors by taking part in one of the Environment Agency's angling coaching events. From coarse fishing to fly fishing there is something for everyone - and most of the events are free. Check out the schedule below for events near you! ... Full story
Reminder: Coarse Fish Close Season On Rivers Has Started
Our friends at the Environment Agency remind all anglers that the annual coarse fish close season is now in force on rivers, streams and drains across England and Wales to protect fish during their breeding season, helping to increase fish stocks and secure angling for the future. ... Full story
Restoring a stillwater coarse fishery in Kent
Working with Charing and District Angling Club, the Environment Agency has made significant improvements to Colt Pond near Bethesden ... Full story
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Adur and Ouse Blog - the First Edition
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Eel Conservation in Action
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