Welcome to North Western IFCA

The North Western Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority (NWIFCA) was formed in 2011 under Statutory Instrument 2200 (2010) following the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (MaCAA). It merged the previous Cumbria Sea Fisheries Committee and North West Sea Fisheries Committee into one district.

All Inshore Fisheries and Conservation authorities share the same vision: “to lead, champion and manage a sustainable marine environment and inshore fisheries by successfully securing the right balance between social, environmental and economic benefits to ensure healthy seas, sustainable fisheries and a viable industry”.

Management of English Inshore Marine Protected Areas by the Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authorities (IFCAs)

Since their inception in 2011, the IFCAs have led the development of effective management…

Fishers – Your Views Can Help Shape the New North West Marine Plan

How should all the marine activities in your local coastal and marine areas be…

What to do with a Tagged Sea Bass

(Updated 17/1/19) Leven, Flookburgh, Newbiggin and Pilling Cockle Fisheries Update

Update 17/01/19 (2) The authorisation’s for the Flookburgh, Leven and Newbiggin Craam only fisheries…

Pilling Movement Documents (Wyre Council)

All shellfish removed for human consumption from Pilling Sands East must be accompanied by…

House of Lords Committee Hearing on Landing Obligation

The House of Lords EU Energy and Environment Sub-Committee launches an inquiry into the…