This issue contains a note from the Clerk to the River Tweed Commission, Jamie Stewart. 

Also, the tagging and tracking project of Goosanders to understand their in-river migratory patterns. News on temperature loggers, the Ettrick Counter and Bemersyde Trophy - read more.

This issue contains an update on how water levels and temperatures have impacted on fish migration.  Also, the tagging and tracking project of Brown Trout in the Lower Tweed.  With good news about 40 fish previously tagged with PIT tags in both 2020 and 2021 returning to the Gala Water in 2022 - read more.

The Tweed Forum River Champion is awarded to an individual with an outstanding commitment to the protection and enhancement of the River Tweed and the built, cultural and natural heritage of its surroundings. The public are encouraged to submit nominations, with the winner chosen by a panel of judges.

River Tweed Commission Response to the publication of the Scottish Government’s Programme for Government 2022 to 2023

The River Tweed Commission and staff extend their deepest condolences to the Royal Family following the death of Her Majesty The Queen this afternoon.

The River - August 2022 is now available.  This issue contains how the river is suffering with the low water and implications attached to water abstraction. 

A lack of rainfall in recent months has meant that parts of the River Tweed catchment reached Significant Scarcity last week – the highest category for water scarcity defined by SEPA.

Please be advised that SEPA have requested freshets from Fruid/Talla, Baddinsgill/West Water - Whiteadder Reservoirs and St Mary’s Loch this week.

The River Tweed Commission (RTC) has warned current water scarcity plans are inadequate to protect its fish stocks.

Please be advised that SEPA have requested freshets from Fruid/Talla, Baddinsgill/West Water & Whiteadder Reservoirs and St Mary’s Loch this week.