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”.

MCS Sustainable Seafood Guide Update

The Marine Conservation Society (MCS) have updated their Good Fish Guide to advise people…

English Coastal Challenge Summit

The Coastal Partnerships Network has organised a Coastal Challenge Summit with the aim to…

Call for Interest in Collaborative Razor Clam Research

The North Western Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority has complied a report which outlines…

Long Serving Fishery Officer Dies Age 81

It is with great sadness that we pass on the news that Keith Willacy…

Call for Voluntary Fishing Ban Around St. Bees Headland

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

European Commission Public Consultation on Marine Litter

The European Commission has published a stakeholder survey “Reducing marine litter: actions on single…