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Native white-clawed Crayfish have been present in our UK waters for hundreds of years. The invading alien species (American Red Signal Crayfish, Turkish/Narrow-clawed Crayfish) were introduced in the 1970's and 80's.
These species are now killing off our native species by being more agressive, faster breeding and carrying Crayfish plague. They also damage riverbanks by burrowing into them.
An identification guide can be found in the leaflet below.
What action should you take:
Do not introduce or reintroduce Alien Crayfish
Do not trap or remove Crayfish (without a licence from the Environment Agency)
Never use Crayfish as bait
Disinfect and dry equipment (to prevent the spread of Crayfish Plague)
Report sightings ("Fishstoppers" anonymous Hotline: 01480 483023)
Further information:
Environment Agency
Incident Hotline:0800 80 70 60 (freephone, 24hr)
http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/
Lark Angling Preservation Society
Tel: 01842 815421
http://www.lark-angling.co.uk/
Crayfish Information Leaflet
The Brecks Partnership, together with the Lark Angling Preservation Society and the Environment Agency, have produced pocket sized information leaflets to help identify what type of Crayfish you have living in your local river, lake or stream. It also gives advice and information to stop the spread of Crayfish plague and to protect the native White-clawed Crayfish in our waters.
To Download a copy of the 'Native White-clawed Crayfish' leaflet click here
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