UUFA member Trevor Watkins has asked that we publish a story that he has written. This story encompasses all the challenges that Trevor believes face our river.

On Monday 28 March, Defra launched their Invasive Non Native Species (INNS) campaign based around the slogan ‘clean, check, dry’. This campaign is supported by a large number of organisations (including ourselves), and groups such as the Royal Yachting Association, Canoeists, Anglers, British Waterways and many more.

Please find attached a leaflet from EA Wales with information on best practise for catch and realease.

An interesting article from the BCC on the Killer Shrimp. A professor from Cardiff University gives his opinion on the opening day of the fishing season.