Sad passing of Angling Trust rivers campaigner Kris Kent
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Everyone at the LFCC would like to share our deep sorrow and shock at the news of the passing of Kris Kent In June.
Kris joined the Angling Trust in January 2022. He was instrumental in the launch and ongoing impact of our community-based Water Quality Monitoring Network, creating one of the country’s largest networks of citizen scientists monitoring water quality in our rivers, including member clubs of the LFCC. Through his work with the Angling Trust, Kris supported clubs and fisheries across the UK to shine a light on the impacts of pollution upon our rivers as well as help clubs with local campaign cover issues, such as access and the loss of fishing rights.
Kris was a warm, well liked, and highly respected colleague who cared passionately about the environment and his fishing. He will be sorely missed, but hopefully the legacy of the WQMN will remain and continue gathering data into the future to highlight the plight of our rivers.
Our thoughts are with Kris’ family and friends.
Berkshire Trout Farm Visit - 7th August 2024
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The LFCC has arranged a visit to the Berkshire Trout Farm in Hungerford on the 7th August 2024. This will also include habitat improvement on the River Kennet at Hungerford.
There is a limit of 10 places for this visit which will be allocated on a first come, first serve basis. If you wish to attend then please email
The agenda can be found here
Thames Valley Environmental Records Office (TVERC) - New Website
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The newly improved Thames Valley Environmental Records Centre (TVERC) website featuring enhanced functionality, improved navigation, and a fresh look is now live. Our rebranding efforts reflect our commitment to providing you with even better access to environmental data, resources, and services.
The new website can be found here https://tverc.org/
Thames Valley Environmental Records Centre (TVERC) is the Local Environmental Records Centre for Berkshire and Oxfordshire, dedicated to maintaining a comprehensive ecological information hub.
Pennywort Post - Spring 2024
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Following the the most recent surveys of the areas effected within the catchment, below is the link to the latest report on the findings within those areas.
The River Restoration Centre - River Champions 2024
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RIVER CHAMPION
The LFCC is delighted to report that one of its long term and most active members has been recognised by The River Restoration Centre as one of their 2024 River Champions.
“ The success of projects aiming to improve rivers for wildlife and people is largely influenced by the involvement of volunteers. The River Restoration Centre understands the importance of this contribution and wishes to acknowledge those that may otherwise not get recognition. ‘River Champions’ seeks to recognise and celebrate the outstanding efforts of individuals contributing to improving rivers for wildlife and people outside of their day-today roles.”
Thanks to Russ Hatchett for the huge support that you have given the LFCC over a prolonged period
From all of our members.
Russ has been closely involved with projects for the Swallowfield Fishing Club (SFC), that have promoted habitat development and the study of fish populations in the club waters. He has run the websites both for the SFC and the Loddon Fisheries and Conservation Consultative (LFCC), and has recently taken a close interest and actively encouraged the establishment of the Angling Trust Water Quality Monitoring within the Loddon catchment. He is a crucial member of the LFCC team, planning and participating
practically in projects around the catchment including habitat restorations, fish surveys, invasive species control and public engagement events. He has provided valuable support to the Loddon Catchment Partnership and the Loddon Observatory project run by the University of Reading. Some of this work has also assisted the development of NFM initiatives in the catchment. He consistently brings a resourceful and enthusiastic contributionto any event, often utilizing his engineering background.
It is highly unlikely that the creation of two backwaters on the River Loddon and a gravel riffle on the lower River Blackwater would have occurred without Russ's drive and vision. In addition the development of a project to monitor the barbel population in SFC fisheries has been fully co-ordinated by Russ and has developed into a wider effort to assess the success of barbel stocked into the Loddon catchment from the EA's Calverton fish farm. He has also been instrumental in designing and running both the LFCC and SFC websites. His valuable input and support has been vital in continuing the work of the LFCC, and maintains the motivation of many others to continue caring for the nature based management of local rivers.
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