The FP&WDFA is a vibrant and active organisation concentrating on the rivers of Dorset; working to achieve its aims in conjunction with other groups, including The Salmon and Trout Research Centre of the Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust at East Stoke, The Atlantic Salmon Trust, Wessex Chalkstream & Rivers Trust and the Environment Agency.
In addition to those who actually fish these rivers our membership includes conservationists and those with an interest in our rivers. We believe that clean rivers with healthy native fish stocks and other wildlife are the best proof of a healthy environment.
Why you should join the FP&WDFA Association
The FP&WDFA provides a forum for the exchange of views, the dissemination of information via meetings, newsletters and our website, promoting good river management. A strong association membership can exert greater pressure to achieve our goals.
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25 January 2012, 7:12 pm
Salmonid spawning takes place in the late autumn and winter. Migratory salmonids such as salmon and sea trout migrate upstream to spawn in their favoured locations in rivers and streams, and bury their eggs in depressions in the gravel created by kicking the gravel up with their tails. These areas are called redds and are fairly easy to spot when river conditions allow.
Redd counting has been taking place on the Wessex rivers for many years and has proved to be a very useful fishery management tool for both River Keepers/riparian owners and regulatory bodies. Casterbridge Fisheries have been redd counting for many years now and has developed a consistent and reliable programme for collecting this valuable data in line with those employed by the Environment Agency on the other Wessex rivers.
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25 January 2012, 9:11 am
In support of the Government’s recent drive to encourage partnership delivery of environmental improvements, Wessex Water has offered to host a trial initiative to improve the health of rivers and groundwater in the Frome & Piddle catchments in Dorset.
A key focus for the initiative is working collaboratively with relevant organisations to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes. Please see the attached leaflet for additional information. For example, the initiative will work closely with Catchment Sensitive Farming officers and Wessex Water’s own catchment management team, the Environment Agency, Natural England and Dorset Wildlife Trust. It will explore existing and innovative sources of funding through delivery mechanisms such as agricultural incentives, the new Defra Catchment Restoration Fund and Payment for Ecosystem Services. Please see the attached leaflet for additional information.
The launch event is on Wednesday 22nd February 2012 and your attendance would be welcomed. Any farmer or landowner within the catchment is invited to attend so please feel free to inform your friends and neighbours.
There will be a series of presentations, a range of information on existing projects, and the chance to meet representatives from a host of organisations all working to improve the health of the rivers and groundwater and also reduce their impact on Poole Harbour.
Could you kindly confirm your attendance to Neil Punchard, Wessex Water, either by email: neil.punchard@wessexwater.co.uk or by telephone: 01225 526707 by Friday 27th January and provide a preference for daytime or early evening. The event will be held within the catchment at a venue and time to be confirmed depending on response. Further details will follow once attendance is confirmed.
23 January 2012, 6:14 pm
Salmon have given the ultimate seal of approval to Dorchester’s recently enhanced Mill Stream, as they returned to the River Frome for the annual winter spawning. This month’s survey of salmon ‘redds’ or nest sites found they had more than doubled in the 450m stretch where work was carried out last summer by Dorset Wildlife Trust.
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