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”.

Nesting Birds Return to St. Bees Head (External Volunteer Opportunity)

The birds at St Bees are back on the cliffs again for the summer,…

(External) Opportunity with Morecambe Bay Partnership

The Morecambe Bay Partnership (MBP) are looking to hire a Nature and Wildlife Officer….

Crab Tiling in Walney Channel and Duddon Estuary

North Western Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority are focusing work on obtaining evidence to…

(External) Marine Futures North West Internship Opportunity

An exciting opportunity as arisen with the Marine Futures Internship Programme. The internship programme is…

(Now Closed) Informal Consultation: Byelaw 3 Cockle and Mussel Hand Fishing Permit 2019

As part of the development of Byelaw 3 Cockle and Mussel Hand Fishing Permit…

(Now Closed) Vacancy: Fisheries and Conservation Advisor

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