South & West Cumberland Fisheries Advisory Committee 12th January, 1976.

This is the report from the South and West Cumberland Fisheries Advisory Committee meeting, which was held on the 12th January 1976. The report contains sections on land drainage representation on local committees, actions to be taken to solve problems with Braithwaite Weir, Enneralde compensation flow, fisheries activities report, recommendations for future policy by association hatcheries and progress made in implementing the recommendations contained in 'Taking Stock' publication. The section on fisheries activities reported by area fisheries officers looks at migratory fishing and spawning, U.D.N. disease appearance, poaching and prosecutions, biological work at Mockerkin Tarn and the River Calder. The Fisheries Advisory Committee was part of the Regional Water Authorities, in this case the North West Water Authority. This preceded the Environment Agency which came into existence in 1996.

Eden & District Fisheries Advisory Committee 13th January, 1976.

This is the report from the Eden and District Fisheries Advisory Committee meeting, which was held on the 13th January 1976. The report contains information on the land drainage representation on local committees, fisheries activities report, salmon stocking on the River Eden, status of Haweswater and Castle Carrock Reservoir, fisheries byelaws, licensing provisions for the River Esk and progress made in implementing the recommendations contained in the 'Taking Stock' publication. The section on fisheries activities reported by area fisheries officers looks at fishing, spawning disease and poaching of migratory fish and coarse fishing. It also contains description of ova obtained at Holmwrange hatchery and provisions of new equipment, biological work carried on Eden and Blackrack Beck and suggestions for new fish counters and traps. The Fisheries Advisory Committee was part of the Regional Water Authorities, in this case the North West Water Authority. This preceded the Environment Agency which came into existence in 1996.

South Lancashire Fisheries Advisory Committee 14th January, 1976.

This is the report from the South Lancashire Fisheries Advisory Committee meeting, which was held on the 14th January 1976. The report contains information on land drainage representation on local committees, fisheries activities report, pollution on Colne water and Trawden water, oil pollution of the feeder stream to Scotman’s flash (Wigan), water bank releases at River Hodder, the progress made in implementing the recommendations contained in the 'Taking Stock' publication and a planning study for the post 1981 period. The section on fisheries activities reported by area fisheries officers looks at fish mortalities, feral mink, fish passing through counting stations at River Ribble and Hodder, and fish propagation plans for Langcliffe and Middleton hatcheries. The Fisheries Advisory Committee was part of the Regional Water Authorities, in this case the North West Water Authority. This preceded the Environment Agency which came into existence in 1996.

Lune, Wyre & Furness Fisheries Advisory Committee 19th January, 1976.

This is the report from the Lune, Wyre and Furness Fisheries Advisory Committee meeting, which was held on the 19th January 1976. The report contains information on land drainage representation on local committees, fisheries activities report, Heysham and Lancaster sewage disposal, planning study for the post 1981 period and progress made in implementing the recommendations contained in the 'Taking Stock' publication. The section on fisheries activities reported by area fisheries officers looks at fish taken for stripping at River Lune Broadraine and Northern area, the presence of feral mink, fish mortalities at Killington Beck and number of fish counted through the fish monitoring stations at River Leven and River Lune. The Fisheries Advisory Committee was part of the Regional Water Authorities, in this case the North West Water Authority. This preceded the Environment Agency which came into existence in 1996.

Mersey & Weaver Fisheries Advisory Committee 20th January, 1976.

This is the report from the Mersey and Weaver Fisheries Advisory Committee meeting, which was held on the 20th January 1976. The report contains information on land drainage representation on local committees, fisheries activities report, fish mortality in the River Dane and River Weaver, and fishing licence duties. The section on the fisheries activities reported by area fisheries officers looks at requests requiring site investigations, stocking, biological surveys work and fish mortalities. The Fisheries Advisory Committee was part of the Regional Water Authorities, in this case the North West Water Authority. This preceded the Environment Agency which came into existence in 1996.

Regional Fisheries Advisory Committee 9th February, 1976.

This is the report from the Regional Fisheries Advisory Committee meeting, which was held on the 9th February 1976. The report contains information on the proceedings of the Local Fisheries Advisory Committee and recommendations for these committees and Worthington Coarse Fish Unit. It also covers fishing licence duties, fisheries improvement work on the River Leven, proposed new code of fisheries byelaws, the seminar on water conditions harmful to fish life and Heysham and Lancaster sewage disposal. The Fisheries Advisory Committee was part of the Regional Water Authorities, in this case the North West Water Authority. This preceded the Environment Agency which came into existence in 1996.

Regional Fisheries Advisory Committee 3rd May, 1976.

This is the report from the Regional Fisheries Advisory Committee meeting, which was held on the 3rd May 1976. The report contains information on the regional fisheries organization, the review of the Water Industry in England and Wales, fisheries improvement work on the River Leven, Mitton Hatchery, new code of fishery byelaws, proposed byelaws (Coniston) and temporary licences. The Fisheries Advisory Committee was part of the Regional Water Authorities, in this case the North West Water Authority. This preceded the Environment Agency which came into existence in 1996.

Regional Fisheries Advisory Committee 15th November, 1976.

This is the report from the Regional Fisheries Advisory Committee meeting, which was held on the 15th November 1976. The report contains the minutes of the last meetings of the Local Fisheries Advisory Committees, information on fish stocking by the Authority and alternative water resource developments. It also includes information on Worthington Reservoirs and fish disease screening, testing and control. The Fisheries Advisory Committee was part of the Regional Water Authorities, in this case the North West Water Authority. This preceded the Environment Agency which came into existence in 1996.

Mersey & Weaver Fisheries Advisory Committee 27th October, 1976.

This is the report from the Mersey and Weaver Fisheries Advisory Committee meeting, which was held on the 27th October, 1976. The report contains sections on fish stocking, fisheries activities, weed growth in the River Weaver, pollution incidents and the drought situation. The section on fish stocking includes background information about fish stocking by the authority; difficulties; migratory fish; stocking after pollution; stocking of Waters within the Region; stocking with coarse fish; and recommendations. The section on fisheries activities includes fish mortalities and biological work on the River Tame, Goyt, Weaver, Mersey, Dane, Dean, and Gowy. The Fisheries Advisory Committee was part of the Regional Water Authorities, in this case the North West Water Authority. This preceded the Environment Agency which came into existence in 1996.

Lune, Wyre & Furness Fisheries Advisory Committee 25th October, 1976.

This is the report from the Lune, Wyre and Furness Fisheries Advisory Committee meeting, which was held on the 25th October, 1976. The report contains sections on fish stocking, the drought situation, a net limitation order, fisheries activities, fish mortalities in the River Condor, and perch mortalities in Lake Windermere. The section on fish stocking includes background information about fish stocking by the authority; difficulties; migratory fish; non-migratory Trout and Coarse fish; stocking after pollution; stocking of Waters within the Region; stocking with coarse fish; and recommendations. The section on fisheries activities includes information on Middleton Hatchery; fish monitoring; fish mortalities; operation of Newby Bridge Sluice and drought conditions. The Fisheries Advisory Committee was part of the Regional Water Authorities, in this case the North West Water Authority. This preceded the Environment Agency which came into existence in 1996.

South Lancashire Fisheries Advisory Committee 20th October, 1976.

This is the report from the South Lancashire Fisheries Advisory Committee meeting, which was held on the 20th October, 1976. The report contains sections on fish stocking, the drought situation, and fisheries activities. The section on fish stocking includes background information about fish stocking by the Authority; difficulties; migratory fish; non-migratory trout and coarse fish; stocking after pollution; stocking of waters within the region; stocking with coarse fish; and recommendations. The section on fisheries activities looks at information on the effect of the hot summer on fisheries; artificial propagation of salmon and sea trout; fish monitoring/mortalities; poaching and information about Langcliffe hatchery. The Fisheries Advisory Committee was part of the Regional Water Authorities, in this case the North West Water Authority. This preceded the Environment Agency which came into existence in 1996.

Eden & District Fisheries Advisory Committee 19th October, 1976.

This is the report from the Eden and District Fisheries Advisory Committee meeting, which was held on the 19th October, 1976. The report contains sections on fish stocking, the drought situation, fisheries activities, the protection of salmon and trout fry from cormorants and mergansers feeding on these fish, and water conditions harmful to fish life. The section on fish stocking includes background information about fish stocking by the authority; difficulties; migratory fish; non-migratory trout and coarse fish; stocking after pollution; stocking of waters within the region; stocking with coarse fish; and recommendations. The section on fisheries activities includes general information on the Eden and District Area; stocking; fish rescues; fish mortalities; Holmewrange hatchery; fry stocking; disease; and smolts. The Fisheries Advisory Committee was part of the Regional Water Authorities, in this case the North West Water Authority. This preceded the Environment Agency which came into existence in 1996.

South & West Cumberland Fisheries Advisory Committee 18th October, 1976.

This is the report from the South and West Cumberland Fisheries Advisory Committee meeting, which was held on the 18th October, 1976. The report contains sections on fish stocking, the drought situation, Branthwaite Weir, and fisheries activities. The section on fish stocking includes background information about fish stocking by the authority; difficulties; migratory fish; non-migratory trout and coarse fish; stocking after pollution; stocking of waters within the region; stocking with coarse fish; and recommendations. The section on the fisheries activities includes general information of several Rivers (Derwent, Ellen, Ehen, Irt and Calder); stocking; surveys/experiments; fish transfers/mortalities/disease; and an update on Holmewrange hatchery. The Fisheries Advisory Committee was part of the Regional Water Authorities, in this case the North West Water Authority. This preceded the Environment Agency which came into existence in 1996.

Regional Fisheries Advisory Committee 19th July, 1976.

This is the report from the Regional Fisheries Advisory Committee meeting, which was held on the 19th July 1976. The report contains the minutes of the last meetings of the Local Fisheries Advisory Committees, information on eel fishing in estuarial waters and netting on the Lune Estuary. The report also covers fisheries improvement work on the River Leven. The Fisheries Advisory Committee was part of the Regional Water Authorities, in this case the North West Water Authority. This preceded the Environment Agency which came into existence in 1996.