River habitats for salmonids on the River Lune catchment

An extensive survey of the River Lune using River Habitat Survey (RHS) was commissioned to assess the habitat quality of the Lune for salmonid fish. The main river on the Lune and tributaries were divided into 500m sections. A sample of 103 sections (25% of the total classified length) was randomly selected and surveyed in February/March 99. A Habitat Modification Score (HMS) describing the level of habitat modification was derived for each site and compared to the whole reference network and to rivers of similar types in Britain. The analysis of Habitat Modification scores show that more than 70% of the sites on the catchment are predominantly unmodified and very few sites are significantly modified (less than 10% of the sites). The analyses of the data collected suggest that although river habitats are altogether of good quality, the natural processes within the catchment may reduce spawning habitats for salmonids. The river processes appear to be driven by natural forces, although land-use is likely to impact on the levels of run-off. Further analyses using fisheries data on the Lune will investigate the relationship between the major environmental dimensions and fish distribution on the catchment.

River Lune juvenile fish stock assessment 2002 (annotated draft copy, Site Reports only)

This draft copy of the River Lune juvenile fish stock assessment from 2000 provides "Site Reports" from different water bodies in the Lune catchment. These Site Reports provide brief information on habitat features, fishery classification and comments on species caught and stocking. This document provides no summary or interpretation of the given data.

Report on the collection of salmon creel census data from Rivers Ribble and Hodder

The River Ribble bailiff team completed a total of 377 salmonid creel censuses by interviewing anglers fishing on the banks of the Rivers Ribble and Hodder during 1994. The study was undertaken for a number of reasons: (i) , To determine which areas of the river were fished by anglers. (ii) To ascertain which fishing methods were used in these areas. (iii) To identify the success of each fishing method within each area of the River Ribble system. In a limited 1993 sampling programme, 55 censuses were carried out. Results from these indicated that fishing with worm as bait was the most common method (39% of anglers interviewed) and also resulted in the greatest number of salmon being caught (61% of all salmon). The 1994 census data were collected from all areas of the Ribble system during the months of June to October. The data presented here are for anglers fishing for salmon only or for those fishing for salmon and sea trout at the same time. All of the fish caught were salmon.

Report on the 1995 stock assessment of the Douglas catchment

The River Douglas has a long industrial heritage beginning in the early 18th century with its use by boats carrying goods between Wigan and Tarleton. The River and its tributaries have also historically been, and to a certain extent are still, subject to polluting inputs from the urban, agricultural and industrialised areas located within its catchment. During the early stages in the production of the River Douglas Catchment Management Plan, it became apparent that very little data existed on the populations of coarse and salmonid fish species within the River Douglas system. The data that did exist was largely anecdotal, consisting of catch reports from anglers or water bailiffs, or of dead and distressed fish following pollution incidents. This study was initiated to assess the status of coarse and salmonid fish species within the River Douglas system and so address the lack of knowledge. Eighty two sites were surveyed by electric fishing, including 14 sites using an electric fishing punt and up to four anodes. The data was analysed according to a new National Fisheries Classification Scheme. This classified the sites by the fish stock s present and compared the results with a database containing information from sites around the country that have similar habitat types. A stocking experiment was also undertaken in the River Lostock using chub reared at the Leyland Hatchery. These were marked with an identifiable blue spot in the spring of 1995 and then released into three, previously surveyed, locations in the river. These sites were then resurveyed during the summer stock assessment. This report also Site Reports with details on monitored sites, habitat features and fishery classification.

River Tawd post stocking survey 1998

The River Tawd is a tributary of the River Douglas catchment. The Tawd is approximately 8km in length from its source, to the south of Skelmersdale, to its confluence with the River Douglas at Snipe Hall farm. The aim of this study was to determine whether the water quality of the River Tawd had improved sufficiently to allow a mixed coarse fish population to establish itself on the river after the stocking of juvenile Roach (Rutilus rutilus), Dace (Leucisus leucisus) and Chub (Leucisus cephalus) in 1997. This report will consider the survival of the stocked fish. If the stocking was successful, other potential stocking sites will be recommended for future stocking with a view to developing the River Tawd fishery.

River Wyre - a migratory salmonid river

This report has been prepared in response to a request from the National Rivers Authority. It produces a broad assessment of the River Wyre as a migratory salmonid river based on a site visit and the documentation provided, and looks at objectives of the Wyre salmon and sea trout restoration group. It also looks at ways for habitat improvement and recommends other possible means of fisheries management development for the River Wyre.

Biological report - fish mortality, River Conder, 21.7.79

Following a large scale fish mortality caused by a considerable spillage of a pentachlbrophenol-based disinfectant from a mushroom farm, a biological survey of the river Conder was undertaken on 23.7.79. A spillage of this same make of disinfectant from this mushroom farm in February 1976 caused a similar large scale fish mortality. On that occasion, the pollution appeared to have little effect on the benthic invertebrates of the river Conder, with no dead organisms found, although the small beck which received the spillage was quite badly affected. This recent spillage of disinfectant involved a considerably greater volume (approximately 900 gallons) than the 1976 discharge and so this report looks at whether invertebrate fauna of the main river were affected on this occasion. Kick samples were taken at a number of sites in the river Conder from the confluence with the polluted beck to Conder Green. A control sample was also taken upstream of the confluence with the polluted beck. All samples were examined on site and live and dead invertebrates noted and identified as accurately as possible.

River Ribble sheep dip incident September 1997. Electric-fishing survey report

This report summarises the findings of a series of electric-fishing surveys carried out at four sites on the River Ribble from September 1997 to September 1998. The aims of these surveys were to assess the impact on juvenile salmonids of a pollution incident involving Synthetic Pyrethrin (SP) that occurred near High Birkwith I (SD 802 767) in September 1997.One of these sites was 2.65km upstream of the pollution whilst the remaining three were at varying distances downstream. Data was collected during surveys of the River Ribble in 1992, 97 and 98. The 1997 and 1998 surveys were carried out specifically to monitor for any possible effects of the SP discharge. Data are shown as grades derived from the National Fisheries Classification scheme (NFC). Results are given for the four salmonid life stages; 0+ trout, >0+ trout, 0+ salmon, >0+ salmon and also Total Salmonids.

German Eel Model (GEM II) for describing eel, Anguilla anguilla (L.), stock dynamics in the river Elbe system

The eel, Anguilla anguilla (L.), stock of the river Elbe severely decreased during the last decades. Detailed knowledge of the stock dynamics in freshwater and especially of the impact factors is necessary to take effective measures for stock conservation and improvement. The dynamics of the eel stock are modelled based on immigration, stocking, natural mortality and mortalities caused by fishing, angling, cormorants and hydropower plants. The model estimates the number of emigrating eel. Moreover, it enables to study the sensitivity of the estimates related to the uncertainty of the source data of the different influencing factors. The model may be used to develop management strategies and to assess the effi ciency of different management options. Zusammenfassung Der Aalbestand im Elbesystem ist in den letzten Jahrzehnten stark zur

Diagnóstico ambiental dos Rios da Prata e Catumbi e balneabilidade da praia: estudo de caso em Muriqui, Mangaratiba RJ.

A constante exploração da água de forma descontrolada tem comprometido a sua qualidade e quantidade para os seus diversos fins, dentre os quais se destaca o uso recreativo por contato primário. O presente estudo levanta um problema frequente no litoral brasileiro: cidades que recebem um elevado número de visitantes em determinados períodos do ano e sofrem crises ambientais por conta da mudança drástica no volume populacional, já que a população flutuante dificulta a gestão de insumos públicos como o abastecimento de água potável, os serviços de saúde, o descarte de lixo e o tratamento de esgoto, sendo muitas vezes responsável por uma poluição local. Nesse sentido, utilizou-se como modelo o balneário de Muriqui, distrito de Mangaratiba, no Estado do Rio de Janeiro, e objetivou-se diagnosticar a poluição hídrica e a balneabilidade da praia. A metodologia empregada para o desenvolvimento desta pesquisa foi baseada em pesquisas bibliográficas, por trabalhos técnico-científicos publicados, livros e instrumentos legais, e em um plano de amostragem. . Foram também realizadas visitas às secretarias municipais para recolher dados atuais sobre o município. Por fim, para confrontar os resultados analíticos obtidos em campo, realizou-se uma investigação da série histórica da pluviosidade das estações pluviométricas mais próximas ao distrito de Muriqui. Para verificar a qualidade da água da praia e dos dois rios que desembocam nela, foi realizado um plano de amostragem com coletas quinzenais, às segundas-feiras pela manhã, entre setembro de 2012 e agosto de 2013, totalizando 25 campanhas. Em cada campanha foram coletados cinco pontos de amostragem: três na praia de Muriqui, um no Rio da Prata e outro no Rio Catumbi. Assim, realizou-se o monitoramento de parâmetros físicos, químicos e biológicos, com o intuito de compará-los aos valores permitidos pelas legislações vigentes e correlacioná-los entre si para verificar o nível de degradação dos corpos hídricos da região. Constatou-se com o estudo que o ponto no Rio da Prata é o mais deteriorado e impactado pela ação antrópica, já que estava localizado mais próximo à sua foz. A avaliação da qualidade da água da praia indicou que o local apresentava condições excelentes de balneabilidade em 96% do período monitorado, apresentando apenas um episódio impróprio para banho. De modo geral, verificou-se com a pesquisa que alguns parâmetros demonstraram episódios característicos de poluição difusa por esgoto sanitário, aparentemente em estado inicial de degradação.

Caracterização ambiental preliminar de um sistema rio estuário tropical em área de Mata Atlântica, Ilha Grande (RJ).

O presente trabalho visa contribuir para a valorização e conservação dos cursos dágua e biodiversidade em área de Mata Atlântica no Estado do Rio de Janeiro, através da caracterização ambiental preliminar do sistema rio - estuário Córrego Andorinhas, localizado no Parque Estadual da Ilha Grande (RJ), utilizando indicadores abióticos e bióticos. As amostragens ocorreram de 20/10/11 a 22/10/11, pela manhã e tarde, em duas profundidades de três estações. O fitoplâncton e protozooplâncton foram coletados com frascos de polipropileno (500 ml), fixados com formaldeído 2% neutralizado com bórax e analisados em câmaras de sedimentação de Uthermöl. O zooplâncton foi coletado com rede de 68 μm de malha, fixado com formaldeído 4% neutralizado com bórax e analisado em subamostras. Variáveis abióticas foram analisadas in situ com sondas. Os nutrientes foram coletados com garrafa de Van Dorn e frascos de polipropileno, congeladas e levadas para análise no laboratório de Geoquímica da UFF. A estação AN-01 apresentou menores valores de temperatura da água (19 C), condutividade (2,3 μS/cm) e turbidez (1,1 UNT), mas com maiores valores de OD (9,6 mg/L). Maiores valores de turbidez (6,9 UNT) e pH (7,7) foram registrados na estação AN-02, enquanto a estação AN-03 apresentou maiores valores de temperatura da água (23,7 C) e condutividade (1951 μS/cm). O fitoplâncton apresentou valores máximos nas estações AN-02 manhã em 22/10/11 (4,28 x 103 ind/L) e AN-03 tarde em 20/10/11(3,4 x 103 ind/L). O zooplâncton apresentou valores máximos na estação AN-03 manhã (421,2 x 103 ind/L) e tarde (45,8 x 103 ind/L). Os valores máximos registrados para protozooplâncton foram registrados nas estações AN-02 manhã em 22/10/11 (35,1 x 103 ind/L) tarde em 21/10/11 (12,6 x 103 ind/L). A partir dos dados abióticos, caracterizou-se o sistema como oligo-mesotrófico, com características distintas em seus pontos de coleta: A dominância de sarcodinos, diatomáceas e calanóides, em riqueza e densidade, demonstram o caráter estuarino, pois protozoários são indicadores de ambientes lóticos continentais, calanóides de ambientes marinhos e diatomáceas representantes de ambos os ambientes. Este estudo preliminar demonstrou a integridade ambiental do estuário, fato que reflete em sua preservação e da Mata Atlântica em seu entorno.

Visual survey of exposed riverine sediments (Ers) in the Dane, Weaver and Bollin catchments

This is the Visual survey ERS Dane, Weaver & Bollin Catchments produced by the Environment Agency in 2005. Visual surveys of the River Dane downstream of the confluence with the Swettenham Brook, the River Weaver, and the River Bollin catchment in the EA Northwest South area of England were undertaken between 3rd and 9th February 2005 with the aim of identifying the spatial distribution and relative quality of exposed Riverine sediments (ERS). The potential value of these ERS in terms of likely habitat quality for ERS invertebrate communities was determined by recording a suite of appropriate environmental variables. Following an initial cartographical analysis of reaches likely to contain ERS, tens of kilometres of riverbank were inspected and 67 areas of ERS were selected for detailed visual survey. Site characteristics ranged widely both between and within catchments, with habitat quality ranging from poor to very high.

Fluxo de carbono orgânico particulado e dissolvido no estuário do rio Barra Grande em Vila Dois Rios, Ilha Grande, RJ.

Os estuários são ambientes costeiros semifechados, que atuam como um sítio de troca de água e de matéria. De acordo com suas características, estuários podem exportar ou importar matéria orgânica (MO). A MO é um complexo bioquímico formado por diversos compostos orgânicos, e sua quantificação é normalmente traduzida pela quantidade de carbono orgânico total (COT), seu elemento mais abundante, tanto na forma de carbono orgânico dissolvido (COD), quanto carbono orgânico particulado (COP). Determinar a origem do carbono orgânico pode auxiliar na compreensão da dinâmica da MO, podendo ser feita com auxílio de isótopos estáveis de carbono (13C) e de nitrogênio (15N). Vila Dois Rios, é um vilarejo localizado ao sul da Ilha Grande, onde se localiza o rio Barra Grande, que possui pouca intervenção antrópica. Esse é um rio de porte pequeno, com uma mata ciliar bem preservada, representada por espécies de Mata Atlântica, com presença de manguezal, ao lado está localizado o Centro de Estudos Ambientais e Desenvolvimento Sustentável (CEADS). Foram realizadas amostragens sazonais, todas em maré de sizígia, ao longo do ano de 2012, totalizando quatro coletas trimestrais. Todas as campanhas ocorreram em uma estação fixa, na foz do rio Barra Grande. A amostragem de água foi realizada em duas profundidades, superfície e fundo, coletadas em intervalos de 30 minutos, ao longo de 25 horas, para as seguintes determinações: carbono orgânico particulado (COP), carbono orgânico dissolvido (COD) e isótopos estáveis de carbono (13C) e de nitrogênio (15N). Concomitantemente, foram medidos in situ: pH, salinidade, temperatura, oxigênio dissolvido (OD), profundidade do Disco de Secchi e medidas de fluxo. Ao fim da amostragem na Ilha Grande, o material coletado foi transportado para o Laboratório de Geoquímica Orgânica Marinha (LaGOM), na UERJ, onde foi analisado posteriormente. Durante todas as campanhas, foi observada uma maré mista, predominantemente semidiurna com desigualdade. Os resultados de temperatura e salinidade evidenciaram uma estratificação vertical em todas as campanhas. Os valores medianos de MPS foram sempre maiores no fundo em relação às amostras coletadas na superfície. O carbono orgânico apresentou maiores concentrações sob a forma dissolvida do que na particulada, variando entre as profundidades e as campanhas, sendo observadas maiores concentrações medianas, tanto de COD quanto de COP, em superfície e no fundo, na campanha de verão. As concentrações medianas de Nt observadas ao longo das três campanhas foram baixas, estando relacionadas às baixas concentrações de COP. A razão molar C/N e as isotópicas indicaram que o manguezal demonstrou ser a fonte mais abundante de COP nesse estuário. Os cálculos de fluxo indicaram que o estuário tanto importou, quanto exportou material, e apenas o COD foi importado em todas as campanhas.

River Dart Scale Reading Investigation Report on the 1965 Season

This is the fourth River Dart Scale Reading Investigation Report on the 1965 season by the Devon River Board. The object of this investigation is to examine, by means of scale-reading, the general biology of the salmon population of the River Dart. It reviews the methods used for the collection of scales and examination of the materials. It shows the results of the survey and the number of scales studied from each of the various sea-age classes, time of running with distribution of the sea-age groups throughout the season, fish sizes and smolt ages at migration. All it summarized in tables, and figures are included plotting weight distributions for each age classes and frequency distributions.

River Dart Scale Reading Investigation Report on the 1966 Season

This is the fifth River Dart Scale Reading Investigation Report on the 1966 Season by the Devon River Board. The object of this investigation is to examine, by means of scale-reading, the general biology of the salmon population of the River Dart. It reviews the methods used for the collection of scales and examination of the materials. It shows the results of the survey and the number of scales studied from each of the various sea-age classes, time of running with distribution of the sea-age groups throughout the season, fish sizes and smolt ages at migration. All it summarized in tables, and figures are included plotting weight distributions for each age classes and frequency distributions. It also compares the results of previous reports.