Compiled by Robbie Marshall, Development Officer for the period 1st to 30th November 2012.
5th Enniskillen, Meeting with Fermanagh clubs and DCAL Inland Fisheries Group to discuss issues about Lough Erne.
12th Antrim, Attended the monthly meeting of the Six Mile Water River Trust.
15th Craigavon, Chairman attended the NIEA/NI Environment Link meeting regarding the forthcoming "State of the Environment" Report for NI.
15th Antrim, Meeting with the Environment Committee including a river walk to discuss the implementation of the WFD.
16th, Donacloney, Chairman attended river walk on River Lagan to assess various problems.
16th – 27th On annual leave.
20th Drogheda, Chairman attended a meeting with the Federation of Irish Salmon and Sea Trout Anglers to discuss matters of mutual concern, in particular salmon farm development in Ireland.
20th Drogheda, Chairman attended a meeting of the Countryside Alliance Ireland.
30th Glengormley, Meeting with Roads Service, DCAL, NIEA, ARUP and Lagan Ferrovial about the A8 Belfast to Larne roadworks pollution to date and culvert design.
Letters to the following clubs Antrim, Armagh, Banbridge, Bangor & Three Mile Water regarding the implications of the new Reservoirs Bill due in 2014.
E-mails to Bangor and Holywood to advise the Federation are seeking a meeting with N I Water to discuss the tender of reservoirs.
E-mail to all clubs to advise the availability of some fishing rods for use by junior sections.
Letter to Aidan Cassidy of DCAL about the protection of fisheries during major road construction.
November Dirs Mtg Minutes, Notice & Agenda December mtg, Sept & Oct DO's Newsletters, Early Notice 2013 AGM.
It has come to the attention of the Federation that the court service are applying the charge of £100 for the appointment or renewal of Private Water Bailiffs. These charges are in line with the guidelines, however in the interim clubs should make one application for all renewals and appointments in this way clubs will then only be charged the one fee. The Federation are currently awaiting a meeting with DCAL and NIEA with the to try and resolve the issue.
Despite the recent press statements there is still a closed period for spreading slurry. All anglers please note the closed period for the spreading of dirty water and slurry is from 16th October until 31st January 2013. If you witness any slurry spreading taking place during this period ensure it is reported on the following telephone number 0800/807060.