The Environment Agency (EA) is celebrating hitting the £10m mark for its Fisheries Improvement Programme (FIP), marking a decade of community-led conservation.
Launched in 2015, the programme has delivered 1,585 projects, with the rod-licence-generated income matched by £15m from partner organisations, creating £25m of combined investment.
The programme supports a range of fishery-related projects, from stabilising eroding riverbanks through to installing accessible fishing platforms.
Heidi Stone, Fisheries Partnerships Manager at the EA, is delighted with the initiative’s success. She said:
“This milestone is a testament to the volunteers, clubs and partners who have matched our commitment with their own time, expertise and energy.
"Every licence sold helps to create lasting value for local fisheries, where the money available allows local innovation and improvements, increasing opportunities for everyone.
“We look forward to continuing that work with the angling community for many years to come.”
