This week, we’re joining forces with @PoliceScotland and water bailiffs across the country for Operation Salmo – a week-long enforcement and awareness drive tackling salmon poaching and fish crime. ➡️ Learn more https://t.co/aHUVKvSBu4 #FightFishCrime

Whilst fish poaching has a high conviction rate, it has the lowest average fine at just £349 - the lowest of any wildlife crime. We’re pleased to see our call for tougher penalties for fish crime reflected in the Natural Environment Bill Stage 1 report.

Save the Date! The Esk District Salmon Fishery Board Annual Meeting of Qualified Proprietors and Annual Public Meeting will be held on Wednesday 29th October at the Finavon Hotel. Full details to follow in due course.

Well done to our mink volunteers on the Esks - we've had 3 captures in the catchments this week! This brings our total up to 9 for the year in the Esk catchments. We're in the process of growing our network and expanding cover so do get in touch if you'd like to get involved!

The Scottish Government is currently consulting on a draft Marine and Coastal Restoration Plan. Informal drop-in events are being held across Scotland, where you can learn about the plan and marine and coastal restoration in Scotland. Further detail below. 👇

This short film from Fisheries Management Scotland about Catch and Release is well worth a look, especially with the warm weather we're experiencing just now.

Help shape our next catchment management plan! 🌿⛰️💦 We’re carrying out an online consultation and want to hear from you. Open until 5th September. What's important to you; tell us about your ideas of how to improve areas of the catchment. More here https://t.co/FogasxH2sR

Did you catch us on Landward yesterday evening? 👀🎥 Rosie joined Cat & Callum on the North Esk River to hear all about giant hogweed & learn how to tackle it! The episode is also airing on Sun 8th June (9.00am on BBC2 & 12.00pm on BBC1 Scotland) and you can catch it on iPlayer.

📢 We're looking for a Project Officer to cover the Esk catchments! 📢 The @SISI_project controls #INNS along rivers & waterways in N. Scotland. Our POs work with volunteers, communities & local land owners to tackle American mink, giant hogweed, Japanese knotweed - and more! 1/2

📢 We're hiring! 📢 We're looking for a Project Officer to join our team! The role covers the Esks catchments in Angus & South Aberdeenshire (North Esk, South Esk & Bervie). This is a full time, fixed term position until March 2026 (possibility of extension based on funding). 1/2

Delighted to welcome Liao Kuei-Hsien, Wei Yun Chen, Yu-Ying and Tsou Ming-Hsuan from the Taiwan Rivers Network to the Rottal Burn, with @RebeccaCarrotte to explain the science. A soggy day, but fascinating to hear the parallels between the rivers of Taiwan and Scotland.

Job opportunity! The River South Esk Catchment Partnership in Angus is looking for a Project Officer to help deliver nature-based solutions. Details at https://t.co/y9s5nDFA8G @Southesknews @RebeccaCarrotte @cairngormsnews

The guys scoping out the Stone of Morphie site on the North Esk before taking the drop. Definitely wasn't a small job this! Giant Hogweed obviously isn't afraid of heights anyway @EsksBoard @SISI_project #gianthogweed #INNS

WE'RE HIRING - Watershed Connections Programme Coordinator - to help us develop and deliver further landscape scale restoration projects in the UK. Closing date 21st April. Visit https://t.co/lgJgM8shg2 for details on how to apply. #hiring #environmentjobs #naturejobs

Fancy getting some hands on experience in a landscape scale conservation project? The deadline for our Seasonal PO roles is fast approaching! Dust off the old CV this weekend and get your application in by 24 April. Details, job description & how to apply: https://t.co/JlZIcYQwaa

First day of Giant Hogweed control took place on Monday 15th of April over here in Angus at Kintrockat. Out with our excellent top rope access contractors, hitting sites of steep banking which allows us to push further downstream with our control. @SISI_project @EsksBoard

📢 Recruitment update! 📢 We are now looking for FIVE seasonal POs in various locations across our project area. The latest position to be added will work across the Dee & Don catchments and be flexibly deployed in other areas. For more info & to apply: https://t.co/JlZIcYQwaa

Seasonal Project Officer x 4 with @SISI_project fixed term contracts to end of October based in northern Scotland. Opportunities with @RiverDeeTeam @FNL_Trust @taydsfb @SpeyFishBoard @EsksBoard

'If you create the habitat, the animals will come.' Rottal Estate's river re-meandering project has yielded some astonishing results... Watch the full video, 'The role of wildlife', part of the Creating #Riverwoods series: https://t.co/M615aKpezD @ScotWildlife @DeeWardRottal

Role: Project Deveron Catchment Restoration Manager Location: Huntly, Aberdeenshire, AB54 7YY Application Closing Date: Sunday 28th January 2024 Interview Date: Friday 2nd Feb 2024 https://t.co/uV1WnF3zHI @AST_Salmon @NASCO_Sec @fms_scotland @SalmonAlliance @theriverstrust