River Yare Salinity Analysis

We have undertaking some analysis on the potential linkages to flow, tides and salinity levels on the river Yare.  Many thanks to Simon Slater for undertaking this. This takes Salinity measurement using Conductivity readings and tidal river levels from the Environment Agency continuous monitor point at Cantley, River Yare Grid Reference TG3833103436 It also uses…

Prymnesium Update Spring 2020

During the spring of 2015 a large algal bloom of Prymnesium parvum existed within Hickling Broad and the Upper Thurne system. This led to the Environment Agency undertaking one of the UK largest fish rescues of over 700,000 fish which was widely reported in the national media. However, many thousands of fish were lost, including…

Beccles Quay on the Suffolk bank

One of the best venues on the southern broads is on the river Waveney at Beccles Quay on the Suffolk bank. This venue has supported anglers for the past 50 years with little issues with the anglers and boaters working together with both enjoying the river. The moorings were vacated when the piling and quay…