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Anglers Against Pollution Success... But the Fight Goes On

Dear Supporter,

March saw the first success on the campaign trail for Anglers Against Pollution as the Government announced plans to stop dumping raw sewage in to our rivers. This is long overdue and is a positive step forward in securing a cleaner future for our waterways. We're not out of the woods yet though, and we will continue working hard to ensure these plans are put into action and that they're robust. 

We also welcomed the news that trawling will be banned in more than 100 square miles of seabed off Sussex to allow kelp forests to recover and fisheries to thrive once again. The local sea angling community was instrumental to getting this ban in place after years of lobbying, showcasing how passionate anglers are as environmental stewards.

We are delighted to be collaborating with researchers from Bournemouth University and the University of York on a survey designed to better understand shark angling in the UK, so please get involved if you target any shark species here in Britain.

Thank you once again for your fantastic support this month. Your support has never been more vital and we are determined to stand up for our fish through Anglers Against Pollution. Please pledge your support by signing our petition and sharing your photos of pollution on social media using the hashtag #anglersagainstpollution.

If you are not yet a member of the Angling Trust, please consider joining and help us continue to fight for our fish and fishing into 2021 and the years that follow. You can join online here - and you may be entitled to a free gift!

Sincerely,

Stuart Singleton-White, Head of Campaigns 

 
 
 
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Angling Trust welcomes plan to stop dumping raw sewage in our rivers

The government move comes as a result of pressure from the Angling Trust, the Rivers Trust and Surfers Against Sewage as part of the broader #EndSewagePollution coalition, which includes the Angling Trust’s Anglers Against Pollution campaign, and our support for the Private Member’s Bill by Philip Dunne MP calling for further action on storm overflows.

 
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Raw sewage poured into our rivers over 400,000 times in 2020: data reveals.

Data from the Environment Agency  shows that water companies discharged raw sewage into rivers and coastal waters in England more than 400,000 times last year.  

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Survey for recreational sea anglers targeting all UK shark species launched

Through a new collaborative partnership with the Angling Trust and researchers at the Bournemouth University and the University of York a new survey for recreational sea anglers targeting all UK shark species, from smaller species such as dogfish to larger species like blue sharks, has been launched.

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Sussex Trawling Ban Supported by Sea Anglers

A new bylaw has been approved to prohibit trawling year-round in more than 100 square miles of seabed off Sussex. The sea angling community in Sussex played a key role in the public consultation process led by the Sussex Inshore and Fisheries Conservation Authority (SxIFCA) and are highly supportive of the decision to ban trawling in this area to help the recovery of kelp forests and improve fisheries.

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Anglers Against Pollution

Thank you for your support of our Anglers Against Pollution campaign to date and please sign the petition if you haven't done so already. We must keep the pressure on the Government to provide the resources urgenty required for our waters. 

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Monthly Pollution Watch

A massive thank you to Angling Trust Voluntary Baliff Officers David Wilkins, Gary Clayton , Janusz Kansik and Nino Brancato who got outside and cleaned up Sandford Lock on the Thames this month! Let us know if you've organised or taken part in a litter clean on your local waterway, we'd love to hear from you!

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Wear Anglers Against Pollution

Show the world that you care about the fight for cleaner waterways and support the Anglers Against Pollution campaign by purchasing an eco-friendly t-shirt or hoodie from our store.

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Supporting our work to protect and grow the sport you love has never been more important.  We have been campaigning for over 10 years to ensure that we have a stronger voice for angling in Parliament, investing in coaching and recruitment to grow our sport, making progress on predation and campaigning to halt pollution of our waters. Become a member for just £29 per year and we’ll give you access to an exclusive list of discounts - plus you can choose a fantastic free gift!

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The Angling Trust

We are a not for profit organisation, representing anglers, fighting for fish, fishing and the environment. We are recognised by the Government as the National Governing Body for angling in England and partner with Visit Wales and Natural Resources Wales to promote Fishing in Wales. We are a member-based organisation made up of anglers of all disciplines providing a united front to represent, grow and protect our sport. By becoming a member of the Angling Trust you are helping to protect the waterways you fish in and the fish which live within them, ensuring their health and protection for future generations.

Click here for more information about membership

Angling Trust Limited is a company limited by guarantee, company number 05320350

Angling Trust & Fish Legal, Eastwood House, Rainbow Street, Leominster, HR6 8DQ

Telephone: 01568 620447

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