3 Women Goodgymmers went Fish Watching

3 Goodgymers helped their local community in Sheffield
Annie Anthony Mays
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Sheffield

Monday 27th May

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3 Women Goodgymmers ran to Steelbank Weir and checked all the weirs. Spotted a Kingfisher by 3 Queenfishers (The 3 Women Goodgymmers). So much of excitement and a beautiful sight for us to see.


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Weir fish pass surveys
Survey the eight fish passes in the River Don from Steelbank Weir (Penistone Road) to Hadfield Weir (Meadowhall).

Sheffield's industrial past saw the implementation of weirs on the River Don to power the factories. These flow control devices inhibit natural migratory paths for fish. To combat this, fish passes have been installed at the weirs throughout Sheffield. These are important for the movement of fish (particularly salmon) between habitats and breeding grounds. The Don Catchment Rivers Trust have been working on the River Don to bring back the salmon population to the area and now efforts are needed to maintain this. GoodGymers will be part of long term surveying and monitoring of the fish passes to ensure they have not been blocked and remain fully functional.

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DCRT: Salmon Revival - River Don weir fish pass inspections
🗓Monday 23rd September 6:30pm

Helping to monitor & maintain fish passes in the River Don

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