Investigation into Pollution Incident on Derg River Tributary
The Loughs Agency has reported that no evidence of fish deaths was found following a pollution event on a tributary of the Derg River in County Tyrone earlier this month.
The pollution was detected at Tievenny Burn, located between Ardstraw and Victoria Bridge, on 6 May.
In response, the Loughs Agency deployed its fishery officers and conducted a thorough investigation in partnership with the Northern Ireland Environment Agency.
The agency confirmed that a pollutive discharge was identified and immediate action was taken to halt the discharge.
"Following an extensive search of the affected stretch of water, we found no evidence of fish mortalities as a result of this incident," the Loughs Agency stated.
"This pollution incident is now a legal matter and we're unable to comment further at this time."
Significance of the Derg River
The Derg River is a principal river in County Tyrone, flowing from Lough Derg on the Donegal/Fermanagh border into the Strule River and subsequently the Mourne River.
This river is important for spawning salmon and is recognized for its populations of brown trout and sea trout.
