Shaun Leonard, director of the Wild Trout Trust talks with the guys about the challenges facing our native trout and what makes them so incredible and able to adapt to conditions worldwide. Our rivers aren't in a great shape, although as Shaun recalls they were once much worse, and it isn't in fact all pollution and run-off. The Wild Trout Trust are involved in improving habitats for wild brown trout (and therefore other fish) around the country through adding in woody debris, removing physical barriers and educating land managers and the general public.
The conversation then turns towards how we can help and the huge variety of citizen science projects out there - from counting flies to collecting water samples, there is something for everyone to get involved with. We've provided links to some of those below.
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Angling Trust Water Quality project-
Outfall Safari information-
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