River Trent pollution

[Toble]

I used to live in Sheffield and the Don used to be known as the dirtiest river in Europe

I nearly attended Sheffield University. I recall on the open day being told how they once had annual raft races on the river, but they had to stop them as the water had started to disolve the polystyrene floats.

 

[gon2seed]

I used to live in Sheffield and the Don used to be known as the dirtiest river in Europe

I nearly attended Sheffield University. I recall on the open day being told how they once had annual raft races on the river, but they had to stop them as the water had started to disolve the polystyrene floats.

Took part in the race myself while at Sheffield. most notable was the team who parked! their raft next to us; fiine if you didn't mind getting wet! They had made theirs out of tyres, the rims not the inner tubes, so it sank!!!!!

(you have no idea how good it is to have my memory improving! For someone who didn't remember his dad had died6 years ago, or recognise my wife! its bloody great!)

 

[Gramaisc]

There seems to be no sign of a prosecution yet.

 

[Gramaisc]

Some restocking is occurring.

 

[stoofer34]

Regulars of the Clifford Arms Plan a sponsored swim in the Trent at 11.00AM New Years Day

In aid of "Help for Heroes"

Don't Drink the water!!!!!

S

 

[gon2seed]

Some restocking is occurring.

Good news . Mind you, when I was training last May,for my Staffs Way walk. I went over the Trent at Shugborough/Great Haywood, and spotted a couple of lads fishing, who had keep nets in!. I was a bit surprised when they revealed they had, had a couple of tiddlers! Just shows how amazingly nature can cure itself. This input should speed the process along of course! Might get my rod out! Ooo Err Mrs

 

[Gramaisc]

Four and a half years on and the prosecution is dropped, at great public expense - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-stoke-staffordshire-27783266 .

 

[gon2seed]

Four and a half years on and the prosecution is dropped, at great public expense - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-stoke-staffordshire-27783266 .

No surprise I suppose, but very poor result (non-result!

 

[Gramaisc]

No surprise I suppose, but very poor result (non-result!

Would have been a lot cheaper to just ignore it.

 

[bpelectric]

So the so called all singing dancing Canal and River Trust are just the same old same old EA

See all, say bugger all, do bugger all but waste tax payers money