Sam Chapman

Chartered Environmentalist, EA fishery manager, ecologist, angler, parent. And some incident resilience & response stuff in the West Midlands. All views my own.

[Rob Davies @RobDaviesEA]

As well as measuring the #river Worfe in Shropshire today, we’re also having a #spring #clean near it’s banks at our station. We picked up 7 bags of litter here today. Really disappointing to see. If you’re out walking or enjoying nature, please take your #litter home with you!

[Institute of Fisheries Management @IFMFish]

Don't miss the call for papers for our next #specialist conference.
"Challenges and Opportunities for Resilient Fresh, Transitional and Coastal Waters"
https://t.co/1p5iMV2nz0

[Institute of Fisheries Management @IFMFish]

The call for papers for our next (non-eely) specialist conference is now out.
The theme is 'Challenges and Opportunities for Resilient Fresh, Transitional and Coastal Waters'
Bristol
22-23 May
1/2
https://t.co/JWUck8N1YO

[EnvAgencyAnglia @EnvAgencyAnglia]

Hot weather can cause dissolved oxygen levels to crash.

This can cause serious problems for fish.

If you see fish gasping please call us on 0800 807060.

[Environment Agency Midlands @EnvAgencyMids]

Thank you to everyone who came to say 'hi' to us on our stand @TheGameFair in #Warwickshire this weekend.

It was good to demonstrate how we invest income from #fishing licence sales to support angling and fisheries.🐟

Get your licence to fish 👉https://t.co/f5iTBUKXiq

[Worcestershire County Council @worcscc]

As we head into the summer holidays and enjoy the wonderful Worcestershire countryside, please watch out for ticks & other creepy crawlies.

@UKHSA has compiled this guide to help us protect ourselves.
https://t.co/YIOLKQNWK6

#BeLymeAware #BeTickAware

[Sam Chapman @SamGChapman]

@DavidGrainger2 @EnvAgencyMids Not practical for permanent deployment (infrastructure, cost, flood flows), but they can be deployed temporarily if and when needed. I've done it several times, usually for pollution incidents. It does depend upon quick reports from the public and quick response from our teams.

[Environment Agency Midlands @EnvAgencyMids]

We've deployed an aerator at Radbrook Pool at #Shrewsbury Town Fisheries where 1000s of #fish were seen in distress by #anglers today.

We're seeing fewer fish in distress than in recent weeks but remain alert.

Spot fish in distress? Call our incident hotline: [phone] ☎️

[Environment Agency Midlands @EnvAgencyMids]

Our officers are testing oxygen levels across the #Midlands today and assessing the impact on #fish.

Hot weather can cause fish deaths by reducing the dissolved oxygen they depend on. Intense rainfall can also be damaging. ⛈️⚡

Report any sightings to our hotline [phone].

[Chris Bainger @ChrisBaingerEA]

Has been an exceptionally busy week for our @EnvAgencyMids #FisheriesOfficers providing support during the #heatwave
Before spring we helped #NewentTownCouncil with rod licence revenue to purchase & refurb their paddle aerators. Invaluable this week quite literally a life saver.

[Sam Chapman @SamGChapman]

@EnvAgencySW @EnvAgencyMids

[EA Fisheries Team - Wessex @WessexFishEA]

The @metoffice are forecasting heavy showers and potential thunderstorms from the end of this week for our area. This can sometimes cause problems for fisheries after periods of dry and warm weather. Please call us on 0800 807060 if you see any dead or distressed fish

[John Curtin @JPCurtinClimate]

When we have these sort of weather conditions - hot weather followed by storms and urban run off - we can see dissolved oxygen in rivers crash and fish struggle. EA teams can provide support so please report on our 24/7 incident hotline [phone] https://t.co/ptvQ5wfCB1

[RYA @RYA]

Invasive species travel with you…wherever you go!

The non-native invasive species is a particularly aggressive predator, preying on a range of invertebrates, particularly native shrimps and young fish.

Find out more - https://t.co/r1hSfQ5IMM

#INNSweek #InvasiveSpeciesWeek

[Fish Health, Ageing and Non-Native Species @FishLab_EA]

Topmouth gudgeon is a highly invasive non-native fish species and pose a significant threat to native biodiversity in our lakes and rivers. They can outcompete native species for food and resources. #INNSWeek @InvasiveSp

[Dr Gareth D Davies @GarethDDaviesEA]

Not all non-native species are #invasive. Invasive species are those that spread after introduction and cause impacts. Impacts can be to the receiving environment, native species or economic.

Both fish below are #NonNative to England, but which one is invasive?

[Iain Turner @IFMFish2]

Don't forget our West Midlands branch event in a couple of weeks, a cracking opportunity to visit Diglis island fish pass and viewing window. https://t.co/yzgamLnYHe

[Bristol Water @BristolWater]

Doing some gardening this weekend?

Did you know 58% of us have accidentally over-watered a plant and killed it?

Put the hose down, and pick up the watering can to #SaveWater and help make sure your plants are getting exactly what they need.

https://t.co/wb62IwOZrl

[Sam Chapman @SamGChapman]

@olylowe @Blacky_Himself @WildTroutTrust @BenWilsNRW @Bluemarinef

[Sam Chapman @SamGChapman]

@Aerotiques Cancel the Vampire, I’ve had another look 🙄

[Sam Chapman @SamGChapman]

@Aerotiques Gloster, possibly Meteor and maybe a DH Vampire in the background. Not sure on the shiny parts or the random landing gear.