Salmon population in Scottish river 'under significant pressure' from high water use

Concerns have been raised about low water levels (Image: Owen Humphreys/PA)

CONCERNS have been raised about the wild Atlantic salmon population in a river in north-east Scotland, after changes in water extraction were approved despite a period of “exceptionally low river levels”.

The Spey Fishery Board has expressed “profound disappointment” about the decision, saying additional measures are needed to reduce the impact on river levels.