Floating Pennywort Removal Event | River Witham & Catchwater Drain – Lincoln
As part of our ongoing efforts to tackle Invasive None Native Species (INNS) – The Angling Trust have partnered with Lincoln & District Angling Club and will be hosting TWO volunteering events. We will be removing the Invasive Non-Native plant species, Floating Pennywort from the River Witham in Lincoln & The Catchwater Drain.
First naturalised in 1990 as a result of discarded plants from garden ponds, Floating Pennywort can grow up to 20cm per day and may quickly dominate a waterbody forming thick mats and impeding water flow and amenity use. May out-compete native species by blocking out light, causing deoxygenation, obstructing air breathing insects from reaching the water surface and reducing water temperatures
Our events are inclusive as possible with physical and non-physical roles available on the day. We encourage everyone to get involved.
- The Angling Trust / Lincoln & District Angling Club / Paddle UK
- Saturday 27th September 2024 (10.00 – 2pm approx)
- The River Witham, Stamp End & Catchwater Drain, Lincoln
- Please register your attendance using the sign-up form below. Please complete the form …Failure to do invalidates our insurance cover and will mean you may not be able to take part on the day.
Volunteer parking: IS NOW AT …. The Pyewipe, Saxilby Rd, Lincoln, LN1 2BG
- Postcode: LN1 2BG
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TO ATTEND THE EVENT ON SATURDAY 28TH PLEASE COMPLETE THIS FORM…..
For further details, contact our Club & Fishery Support Officers;
- Ian Doyle – [email protected]
- Mark Egerton – [email protected]
- Andrew Chadwick – [email protected]
