New bid to clean up our waters!

A NEW campaign has been launched to help tackle the growing issue of plastic and litter pollution along the UK’s waterways. 

With rivers, canals and lakes witnessing more footfall and water users than ever following the lifting of lockdown, the sport’s governing body has now created the Anglers Against Litter initiative as part of the wider the Great British September Clean, which runs from now until 27 September.

The idea is for anglers to take five items of litter home after a session, or to spend five minutes collecting litter after fishing.

Dr Emily Smith, Angling Trust Environment Manager, explained:

“Although the rubbish may not be yours, picking it up can make a huge impact. It will stop it being blown into the water, where it can injure wildlife, or be swept downstream to the sea. It also sets an example to those around you.

“We’re asking anglers to encourage their club or fishery to organise a litter pick.”

Get Involved at: www.anglingtrust.net/get-involved/anglers-against-litter

Anglers collected all of this litter from the banks of the River Frome.