Concern has been expressed after dead fish were found at a Nottinghamshire park
Concern has been expressed after dead fish were found in a Nottinghamshire park over the weekend. A number of dead fish were seen to be floating at Vernon Park in Old Basford, Nottingham on Sunday, June 18.
The park is a popular place for families, known for its grassland, nature and a pond. However, families have been left concerned after seeing fish floating in the pond which is understood to have been caused by the warm weather. An Environment Agency spokesperson said: “Summer can see Environment Agency staff responding to many reports of fish in distress. Water naturally carries less oxygen during hot dry spells and prolonged warm dry weather can affect fish in rivers, canals and still waters.“Intense summer rainstorms, particularly after a period of prolonged warm weather, will inevitably wash material into watercourses which has built up on roads and in gullies and drainage systems.
They continued: "Where these watercourses are already vulnerable because of elevated water temperatures and lower flows, these impacts can be amplified. We are currently assessing each report to see what action can be taken and are providing advice as required. “Our teams are monitoring the watercourses and our Fisheries Officers are providing remediation advice to fishery owners. The Canal and River Trust has deployed fisheries contractors to undertake aeration activities on affected canals.READ NEXT:
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