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”.

External Event: Wyre Estuary Biosecurity Plan Workshop July 14th 10:00-12:30

Please see the poster below for details on the Webinar hosted by Wyre Rivers…

Perch Scar and Black Scar Seed Mussel – Permits Under Restrictions on the Use of a Dredge Byelaw 2017.

Following discussion at the multi-sectoral Bivalve Mollusc Working Group (BMWG) and approval by NWIFCA…

Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMAs) Review 2019

In June 2019, the Secretary of State announced a review to examine whether and…

North Wirral Foreshore Bivalve Mollusc Emergency Byelaw 2020

North Western Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority MARINE AND COASTAL ACCESS ACT 2009 (c.23)…

New £1 Million Grant Scheme Opened Today to Increase Supply of Local Seafood

From the sea to the door: New grant scheme to support seafood businesses in…

Defra Fisheries Response Fund – Support for Fishing and Aquaculture Businesses

Please note this fund is administered by the Marine Management Organisation. All enquiries should…