Angling Trust - Government in the dock re pollution

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Why we are taking the government to court 
 

The Angling Trust, Fish Legal and WWF-UK are in the High Court today fighting a judicial review of the government’s failure to stop agricultural pollution degrading 44 rivers, lakes and estuaries which are specially protected areas in England.

We believe that the government was required by the EU’s Water Framework Directive to stop this ongoing pollution in these sites by 2015. They haven’t done this and so we’re taking them to court.

You can read our Chief Executive Mark Lloyd’s blog about the case HERE

We have been working on this case for the past six months and it’s a key part of our Save Our Salmon campaign, but if we win it will benefit all species of fish in our precious rivers and estuaries.

If you’d like to add your support with a donation, please clickHERE

We will be holding a fundraising event for the campaign early next year, and we need auction lots to sell at the event. Pleasecontact us if you can donate a few days' fishing or anything else appropriate!

As a result of our pressure, the government is holding a Salmon Summit today and Mark Lloyd will be giving a presentation at the summit setting out what needs to be done to restore salmon stocks. We’ll update all our members in due course with a progress report.

Please encourage everyone you know to join up as a member of the Angling Trust and Fish Legal. We need more support if we are to take on huge battles like this, and win.

Thank you very much for your support, as ever.

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Picture: Angling Trust Chief Executive Mark Lloyd

Angling Trust:
The Angling Trust is the national representative and governing body for angling in England. It is united in a collaborative relationship with Fish Legal, a separate membership association using the law to protect fish stocks and the rights of its members throughout the UK. Joint membership packages with Fish Legal are available for individuals, clubs, fisheries and other categories.

Find out all about the Angling Trust and its work atwww.anglingtrust.net or call us on 01568 620447