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”.

Vacancy: Fisheries and Conservation Advisor (Applications Close 22 April)

Job Description Accountable to: Senior Scientist Salary Scale: £21,166 to £28,785 from 1 April…

Marine Planning Engagement Iteration 3 Coming to an End

The Marine Management Organisation’s (MMO) Iteration 3 marine planning engagement is coming to an…

Recreational Bass Measures 2019

For more information on the current bass measures visit the MMO’s bass guidance page.

Call for Voluntary Fishing Closure Around St Bees

North Western Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority (NWIFCA) is calling for fishermen and women…

Pilling Re-Classified as a Seasonal Class B

The Food Standards Agency has re-classified Pilling to a seasonal class B. For more…

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…