Environment Agency Fisheries Officers working in the Gtr Manchester, Merseyside, Cheshire. Follow us on Facebook @NWFishEA1
North-West England
Joined November 2012
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1/3 Fancy working with us?
We're excited to announce a rare opportunity for two individuals passionate about the natural environment and ready to take on the challenge of tackling unlicensed angling.
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2/3 As a Fisheries Support Officer, your focus will be rod license compliance however you will also be expected to support the team with other essential work throughout the year.
To learn more, follow the link below: 👇
environmentagencyjobs.tal.ne…
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We apologize for our recent silence on Facebook. Unfortunately, our previous Facebook page was reported and subsequently removed. As a result, we’ve had to fresh— you can follow us by following the link below 👇
facebook.com/NWFishEA1
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Last week, our officers partnered with @AnglingTrust local voluntary bailiffs to visit various waters across #Wigan and #Cheshire.
Interested in joining the voluntary bailiff service? Check out the link below for more info 👇
anglingtrust.net/freshwater-…
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Today marks the start of #closeseason & our officers Charley & Luke are out and about 🫡
If you suspect a close season offence between now & June 15th inclusive please call our hotline on 0800 80 70 60.
Don’t get caught out!
#opclampdown
#ocd12
#protectourwaters
1/2 Work days don’t get much better than this 🤩
The team have had a brilliant time over the past 2 days stocking the River Dane 🎣
We have introduced thousands of Roach, Chub, Dace and Barbel into several stretches of the River boosting fish stocks,
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2/2 angler experience and to support local clubs.
This is what’s it’s all about and exactly what your rod licence pays for 👏
Thank you once again to our colleagues at @FishFarmEA for producing such impressive fish and for safely delivering them 🙌
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1/3 Our officers are on site today investigating a suspected pollution incident near the River Weaver, Nantwich.
After careful consideration we are disappointed to cancel the planned fish stocking of the River Weaver at this time due to the suspected pollution.
Blue Monday wasn’t so blue after all 💙
Today we distributed tench to clubs in the area as part of this years stocking program, following surveys and incidents last year. 🎣
Shoutout to our colleagues at @FishFarmEA for producing some of the best coarse fish in the country 👌
This weekend, fishery officers Paul and Charley teamed up with @AnglingTrust voluntary bailiffs to visit waters across Manchester and Cheshire.
Thank you for your assistance guys 🙌
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1/3 We are delighted to announce that the ‘Fisheries Improvement Programme’ (FIP) portal has reopened today until the 14th February. 🎣
We encourage all fisheries to apply for this funding which comes directly from rod licence sales.
1/2 BIO-SECURITY ⚠️
Today we’re having a bio-security day at our Winsford depot just like we do after any fishery management work that requires us to use our equipment.
We wash down all equipment used including our truck and trailer, this is vital in minimising the risk of
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Our Fisheries Officer Charley Bunce has recently had the pleasure of filming with Le Chameau.
Charley is living proof of how incredible it can be turning your passion into a career! ❤️
If you’re interested in a career with the Environment Agency please visit our job portal.
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Job portal link -
environmentagencyjobs.tal.ne…
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With temperatures dropping, we’re seeing fewer anglers on the bank over the past week.
Do you pack your gear away for winter or do you brave the conditions? 🥶
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Remember, we don’t just check rod licences 🙌
Our team offer a vast range of services to fisheries which is all funded by rod licence income 🎣
A successful joint patrol was conducted on Saturday evening with our colleagues from Cheshire Police Rural Crime Team.
Six anglers were found to be fishing without valid rod licences.
Two anglers were also found fishing without the landowners permission.
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We are currently investigating an incident on the River Weaver at Nantwich.
Thank you to the members of public that called this through to our hotline, we will keep you updated as best as we can but currently the investigation is ongoing.
Fantastic result 👏
Europol has seized 25 tonnes of endangered eels destined for smuggling in Asia.
Experts believe gangs who are smuggling the lucrative fish are pushing it towards extinction.
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1/10 We have had an incident reported to us where an individual has potentially been impersonating an Environment Agency Fisheries Bailiff on the River Dee at Eccleston Ferry, near Chester. This person was wearing a ‘Black Uniform with Environmental Enforcement Officer’
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