PROUD HOSTS OF THE 15th INTERNATIONAL SALMONID CONFERENCE 2006
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PRESS RELEASE
23/10/06
International Conference focuses on the Eden Valley
The Association of Rivers Trusts hosted the 15th International Salmonid Conference (October 17-20) at the Baltic Centre on the River Tyne. Normally held in North America, this is the first time this event has taken place in the UK.The conference was attended by over 200 delegates, including representatives from America, Alaska, Russia and many European countries.Eden Rivers Trust is a founder member of the National Association of Rivers Trusts and hosted a field trip to the Eden on the third day of the conference. This included seeing work in progress by the Environment Agency on a fish pass on the Augill Beck in Brough, electrofishing and riverfly monitoring at Acorn Bank, and habitat improvement schemes, water management systems and slurry injection (as opposed to spreading) at Low Grounds Farm on the Brackenbrough Estate near Penrith.Ian Gregg, Chairman of the National Association of Rivers Trusts said, “It has been a most successful conference and the visit to the Eden has been a real highlight. Visitors were impressed by the beauty of the landscape and the efforts being made to conserve it.”During the conference Sir John Harman, Chairman of the Fisheries Association announced a new partnership agreement between the Environment Agency and River Trusts, which will result in further initiatives to protect our rivers and landscape.
FishPass
Weirs and obstacles prevent salmon, trout and Lampreys from reaching spawning areas. A fish pass can open up many kilometres.
Electro Fishing
Eden Rivers Trust carries out approximately 300 electrofishing surveys each year to monitor the health of the fish population and to target restoration efforts.
Habitat Schemes
Fencing protects the river bank from cattle and sheep, grasses and wildflowers soon reappear, preventing erosion during flooding. All the flora and fauna of the river bank benefit.
