Preserving the past for the future

Welcome to the homepage of  the River Earn Improvement Association (REIA). It was formed in 1977 to preserve the natural environment of the River Earn, its native and migratory fish. The Association welcomes membership from those interested in angling and matters related to the River Earn. By joining you will help to preserve a unique part of Perthshire's natural heritage. Please take time to look around the site - it is under construction and will be developed over the coming months. Further information may be obtained from the Secretary

Aims

• To conserve, preserve and protect the natural environment of the River Earn Basin by carrying out habitat enhancement where overgrazing has occurred. Clearing debris from the feeder streams. Removal and control of alien species. Interaction with local schools in promoting the River Earn and its wild life.
 
• To preserve, protect and restore stocks of native and migratory fish by purchasing of a number of estuarial netting stations.  Carrying out population surveys, advice on pressures. Running our own hatchery for targeting low distribution areas for migratory fish and enhancement of native brown trout stock as possible future development
 
• To promote a natural self sustaining salmonid population by re-establishment of historical spawning streams by re-seeding with eyed ova. Additionally, carrying out surveys to ascertain causes in Salmonid decline in water courses. Seek advice on corrective actions on low density population streams. Carry out remedial work if feasible.

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