North hub Manager for @EnvAgency Field Monitoring Team. Water quality, chemistry, ecology, bit of hydrometry & definitely fish monitoring
Joined June 2013
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Neil Lewin retweeted
By law, anyone using a rod and line for freshwater fishing in England must buy a rod licence first.
Money from rod licence sales funds vital work to protect and improve England’s fisheries.
Find out more: environmentagency.blog.gov.u…
Buy a rod licence here: gov.uk/fishing-licences
ALT The rural River Nene pictured on a sunny day from the riverbank. Green riverside plants grow on the nearside bank. The tranquil water contains aquatic plants. Trees in green leaf are visible on the opposite bank. In the distance are more trees and fields, under a blue sky.
ALT An Environment Agency officer demonstrates how to use an aerator to increase oxygen levels in water. He stands on a concrete pier by a lake on a sunny day. Water is being pumped from and returned to the lake, being sprayed into the air above the lake.
ALT Environment Agency fisheries officers carry out a fish survey to count the numbers of different species of fish in a stretch of river. They are wearing waders, walking in a shallow river and pushing equipment along in a small vessel. Lush vegetation grows either side of the river and the trees are in full leaf as it is midsummer, with a patch of blue sky with white clouds visible.
Neil Lewin retweeted
To survey fish in the Thames, we use 'electro fishing' techniques in an unusual looking boat.
After surveying every night in July, we checked 10,000 fish to establish the health of the fish population on the Thames.
🗞️ Read more about it here - gov.uk/government/news/envir…
And another "day in the life" vid from Jack in our Monitoring Field Team. This one's on ecology sampling. Check it out...
@EnvAgency
youtu.be/Ss57-N3mHBo?si=humu… via @YouTube
Some great vids on the @EnvAgency YouTube. Jack in our Monitoring Field Team has started a "day in the life" series. Check out what we do for water chem sampling
youtu.be/fEumtAsy9Es?si=0Ny1… via @YouTube
This is just part of the work that the Monitoring Field Teams complete all round the country. Really vital work, and info you can check before going to your local beach
🌊 As the weather warms up, we’re regularly monitoring water quality at 451 bathing waters across England.
#TeamEA will test water quality over 7,000 times this year, to help you decide where and when to enjoy the water.
Check Swimfo before heading out: environment.data.gov.uk/bwq/…
Neil Lewin retweeted
🌊 As the weather warms up, we’re regularly monitoring water quality at 451 bathing waters across England.
#TeamEA will test water quality over 7,000 times this year, to help you decide where and when to enjoy the water.
Check Swimfo before heading out: environment.data.gov.uk/bwq/…
Such a great vid by Anglian colleagues showing the process of collecting such priority samples for @EnvAgency
Head to Swimfo for info & data: environment.data.gov.uk/bwq/…
Following consultation last year, 27 new bathing water sites (incl 12 river sites) have been designated across England. Our Monitoring teams will be collecting samples right across the country
@EnvAgency
bbc.co.uk/news/science-envir…
Great to see our Monitoring teams out collecting this vital info. Check out Bathing water quality (data.gov.uk) for your local beaches
🌊 Fresh from the beach and on its way to the lab - this season's first bathing water sample taken in Devon and Cornwall .
🧪 Sample results appear on our Swimfo website where you can see what the water quality classification is for your beach.
📊 environment.data.gov.uk/bwq/…
JOB ALERT! @EnvAgency are looking for an enthusiastic & inspirational person to lead our Monitoring Field Team in Cumbria. You’ll manage & be responsible for a front-line team who collect chemical, physical & biological samples
For info: shorturl.at/ahorO
JOB ALERT: the @EnvAgency is looking for a Technical Officer to lead our fish monitoring programme in Cumbria.
The National Monitoring Field team, collect field-based samples, fish and environmental data.
environmentagencyjobs.tal.ne…
JOB ALERT: Great opportunity to be involved in fish monitoring in Darlington/York area. @EnvAgency are responsible for collection of environmental data and as a Fisheries Monitoring Officer, you'll lead the organisation & collection of our fish surveys...
shorturl.at/qtMP4
Fantastic opportunity to join @EnvAgency National Monitoring Field Team. I’m off on assignment for 12 months (glad to say still with NMFT) so we’re looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated & inspirational person to lead North East team. Further details: shorturl.at/mowF5
#JobAlert! The @EnvAgency’s Monitoring Field Team is looking for someone to plan & deliver fish surveys in Lincs @ East Mids area. If interested (or know someone who is) check the link. A fantastic opportunity to work in a great Area for a top team #fish
environmentagencyjobs.tal.ne…
Neil Lewin retweeted
Warm weather can be hard for fish, causing distress or death.
Learn the signs to look out for to spot a fish in distress 🐟
If you spot distressed or dead fish, report it to our hotline on 0800 80 70 60 📞
➡️Read more: gov.uk/government/news/publi…
Amazing to have my Field Monitoring Team involved in this work. Some great working with local partners, making a real difference to the Derwent @EnvAgency @Fish_Ecol_NE_EA @TyneRiversTrust
youtu.be/uKU_De87aK0?si=4akD…
Neil Lewin retweeted
Coming tomorrow: The recovery of the River #Derwent; a story of industry, heritage and the iconic salmon.
Hear how we worked with @TyneRiversTrust @gateshead and the community to bring the river back to life.
Here's a sneak peek!
#WorldRiversDay #NorthRivers