Weir-ed Rivers and Fantastic Fish

The rivers of England have been heavily modified throughout industrial history, to power mills, agricultural improvement and alleviate flood risk. Perhaps this modification is most evident in the rivers of the Somerset levels, which are typified by drainage ryhnes, sluices and straightened dredged channels in their lower reaches and fragmented by weirs in steeper headwaters

Such modifications have negative consequences for freshwater biodiversity, removing complex varied habitats and connectivity between populations. Despite these challenges, brown trout (Salmo trutta) persist within many of these rivers. During this talk, Dr Dan Osmond will explore the story of these fantastic fish, how they survive in post-industrial rivers, the impact of fragmented, modified river systems on the health of their populations and what can be done to restore biodiversity

This will focus on work delivered through Sheppey Fish, a partnership project between the Wild Trout Trust, Environment Agency and Westcountry Rivers Trust, and genetic research carried out by R. Andrew King, University of Exeter

Join us 7 for 7:30 pm in the Clubroom, downstairs At the Chapel – bring along your informed questions for Dr Dan

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