The Authority has approved two important documents that will guide the work of Eastern IFCA. The Regulation and Compliance Strategy introduces an integrated approach, encompassing communication, research andRead More >

Eastern IFCA has responded to the Environment Agency’s pre-application for a marine licence (MLP/2014/00263) for its Mablethorpe to Skegness sea defence, or “Lincshore”, project. In its role asRead More >

Bait Digging Code of Conduct re-issued for 2014/15 winter season The voluntary Code of Conduct for bait diggers and other users of the mudflats on the Stour &Read More >

Currently, the Eastern IFCA is working alongside Defra and the MMO on the refreshed approach to the management of fisheries within these sites.  More information can be found here: http://www.marinemanagement.org.uk/protecting/conservation/ems_fisheries.htm

The UK is committed to creating a coherent network of marine protected areas along its coastline and adjoining seas.  To complement the existing European Marine Site network, aRead More >

This page contains all the information compiled to explore MSC Accreditation of the Shrimp fisheries within the EIFCA District. Pre-Assessment Report for the East Coast Brown and PinkRead More >

STUDY OF THE WASH EMBAYMENT ENVIRONMENT AND PRODUCTIVITY (SWEEP) INTRODUCTION TO THE SWEEP PROJECT The Wash represents one of the premier coastal marine ecological sites in the UnitedRead More >

Defra have published a series of guidance documents, aimed at IFCAs and containing advice on implementing various aspects of the new role. This includes discussion of risk-based enforcement,Read More >

Given the responsibilities placed upon Eastern IFCA with regard to Marine Protected Areas (MPA) and the significant liabilities therein, a new derogation process is in use.  Derogations mayRead More >

As of 4th July, 2011 a temporary closure of clam fisheries within the Rivers Stour and Orwell is in operation. This has been brought jointly under Eastern IFCARead More >