River Continuity Classification 2015

This paper describes how 2015 river continuity classification was put together. It is based on the first river basin plan cycle 575 river water body set. The work included detailed working with the Loughs Agency, AFBI (Agri-food and Biosciences Institute) and DCAL (collectively referred to below as the ‘Fisheries Agencies’) in their respective jurisdictions. 2015 classification has only been assessed for adult salmonids as insufficient data was available for juveniles and other native migratory species. It covers most, but not all of the major rivers in Northern Ireland.